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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona (12 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses) welcomes Atletico Madrid (11-5-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN Deportes). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona, which sits atop La Liga, was flawless through its first 5 home games, but it is coming off a 1-0 loss to Leganes Sunday. In its last La Liga home match prior to that, it lost 2-1 to Las Palmas, despite having 1.8 or more expected goals in both battles. Barcelona is still 5-0-2 at home. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has tallied 16 goals in 17 matches.

Atletico Madrid sits second in the league and has a 4-3-1 away record. It is coming off a 1-0 home win over Getafe Sunday, ending the game with 1.5 more expected goals. Madrid has been absolutely on fire, winning 11 straight games, 3 of which were Champions League bouts against quality sides. F Antoine Griezmann had a team-high 11 goals and assists.

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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Friday at 9 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Atletico Madrid +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Draw +280 (bet $100 to  win $280)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 1, Atletico Madrid 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-115).

Barcelona might have lost 2 straight at home, but it has dominated opponents despite failing to come out on top. Barcelona has had 0.8 or more expected goals than its opponent in every home game, including a 2-1 home win against Athletic Club which sits 4th in the league.

Atletico Madrid hasn’t performed overly well on the road despite a 4-3-1 record. Madrid and had fewer expected goals in 4 of those 8 games and has had as many expected goals in 1 other. Considering those season-long trends, back BARCELONA (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+125).

Both defenses are among the best in La Liga. Madrid has had 4 clean sheets in 8 away matches and has gone Under 2.5 in 6 of its last 7 road battles. It has had 0.6 or fewer expected goals in 5 of its last 6 away games.

Barcelona is allowing 1.11 goals per game this season and has 2 clean sheets in its last 6 home matches. It has allowed just 1 goal or fewer in 8 of its 11 home games.

Take UNDER 2.5 (+125). If you agree with my predicted score and believe it will be a taut, low-scoring game, you could consider the Alternative Under 1.5 (+340) for a chance to more than triple up. FanDuel Sportsbook is offering Under 2.5 (+140) and the Alternative Under 1.5 (+440).

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Barcelona vs. Brest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Barcelona vs. Brest odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Brest (3 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (3-0-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Tuesday. Kickoff in the fifth of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Barcelona vs. Brest odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Brest sits 12th in Ligue 1, the top French league. It has a 3-1-2 home record and is far worse at 1-0-5 on the road. It is coming off a 3-2 road loss to Monaco Friday. The home side did win its last Champions League battle, taking down Sparta Prague 2-1 on Nov. 6. Brest is led by F Ludovic Ajorque, who has netted 3 goals in 11 league matches.

Barcelona has been on fire this season, sitting atop La Liga, the top league in Spain. It is coming off a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo Saturday. In its last 9  games, it is 7-1-1 and has won 3 of its last 5 matches on the road. Barcelona has scored 42 goals in 14 league matches. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 15 goals in 14 matches.

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Barcelona vs. Brest odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Brest +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Draw +775 (bet $100 towin $775)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -125 | U: -110)

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Barcelona vs. Brest picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 3, Brest 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no reason to eye the moneyline here. Barcelona (-650) is far too great of a favorite to play, especially coming off a loss to an inferior opponent.

Similarly, Brest (+1300) has yet to really play a top Champions League side and likely won’t be able to keep pace, and its rank in the Ligue 1 further suggests that reality.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-125).

Barcelona plays a fast and high-tempo style of play, and it has averaged 3.00 goals per game in league action. It has scored at least 3 goals in 7 of its last 9 games. Surprisingly, Barcelona’s defense has also struggled, allowing 6 goals over its last 4 matches.

Brest has gone Over this total in its last 2 matches and has allowed 6 goals in its last 2 matches to sides not as lethal offensively as Barcelona. Brest has given up at least 2.5 expected goals to opponents over its last 2. At the same time, it has scored at least 2 goals 3 times in its last 5 games.

Considering those trends, back OVER 3.5 (-125).

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Real Madrid (7 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (9-0-1) to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Saturday for the season’s first El Clasico. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona sits atop the league and has been virtually unbeatable on the road, sitting with a 5-0-1 away record. It has tallied 33 goals and allowed 10 through 10 matches. Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 12 goals in 10 starts. It is coming off a 4-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich Wednesday and a 5-1 home win over Sevilla in La Liga action Sunday.

Real Madrid, on a similar note, has been actually unbeatable at home and is a perfect 5-0-0. It has tallied 21 goals and allowed 7. Its +14 goal differential is the 2nd-best in the league. Real sits 2nd in La Liga. It is led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has netted 6 goals in 9 starts. Madrid is coming off a 5-2 home win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Tuesday and beat Celta Vigo 2-1 on the road Saturday.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Barcelona +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-115).

In La Liga matches between these 2 sides, the home team has won 3 of the last 4, and Real Madrid beat Barcelona in 3 of the last 4 league matches as well. Real has a similar roster as it did a season ago, when it beat Barcelona 3-2 April 21, 2024. Barcelona might have a dynamic attack, but Real’s defense is the real deal and is experienced.

Barcelona’s goal total is also inflated by a few easy matchups. It has scored more than 2 goals in just 5 of 10 games. Real is rolling and has won 8 of its last 10 games throughout all competitions. It has dominated at home and against Barcelona, so for this value, take REAL MADRID (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

El Clasico, in league matches, has gone under this total in 2 of the last 3 games and 4 of the last 7. Both teams’ defenses are among the best in the league with each allowing 1.00 goals per game or fewer. Barcelona has allowed more than 1 goal in just 1 league game and has 3 clean sheets in 10 matches.

Real Madrid has 4 clean sheets and has allowed more than 1 goal just once. Both defenses should be equipped to handle talented players, especially with both coming off a Champions League match in the middle of the week. With that in mind, back UNDER 3.5 (-130).

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Villarreal (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (5-0-0) to El Madrigal Sunday for a high-profile La Liga clash. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Villarreal sits 4th in La Liga through 5 matches and is coming off a 2-1 road win over Mallorca Sept. 14. It has scored at least 2 goals in all 5 matches and has allowed a goal in each as well. Villarreal is 1-1-0 at home this season and had fewer expected goals in its lone home draw, a 2-2 result against Atletico Madrid. It is led by F Ayoze Perez, who has netted 3 goals in 5 matches.

Barcelona has been the most dominant team in the league so far this season. It has outscored opponents a combined 17-4, throttling Girona 4-1 on the road Sunday. Barcelona has had at least 1.4 expected goals in each game this season. It has a perfect road record as well and has outscored opponents 8-3 in those 3 matches. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has tallied 4 goals in 5 matches.

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Villarreal +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 3, Villarreal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-130).

There’s no reason to think Barcelona can’t stay on fire. In its most competitive match against Athletic Club, which sits 6th in the league, Barcelona won 2-1 and still had 0.8 more expected goals. Barcelona has had at least 0.6 more expected goals in each road game this season.

For Villarreal, it had fewer expected goals against Atletico Madrid and allowed 2.7 in a 4-3 home win over Celta Vigo, its lone other home match. It hasn’t performed up to par against its best foes, and it could struggle against a side as technically sound as Barcelona.

BACK BARCELONA (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-105).

Both teams have scored well this season, so this game should feature ample goals. Villarreal has netted 11 goals in 5 matches and has allowed a goal in every match as well. It has tallied 6 and allowed 5 through its 2 home matches.

Barcelona has scored at least 2 in every match this season and has gone Over this total in all 5 as well, scoring a combined 11 goals in its last 2 league matches. It hasn’t been luck either as it has had at least 1.4 expected goals in all 5 matches.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (-105).

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Girona vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Girona (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Barcelona (4-0-0) for a clash of top La Liga sides Sunday. Kickoff from Estadi Montilivi is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona has been perfect to start the season. It is 2-0-0 at home and 2-0-0 on the road. So far this season, Barcelona is averaging 3.25 goals per game (13 in total) while allowing just 0.75 (3). Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 4 goals in 4 matches. It won 7-0 in its last match, a home battle with Valladolid on Aug. 31. Every other match for Barcelona has resulted in a 2-1 win.

Girona has arguably exceeded expectations throughout the 1st several games. It has tallied 7 goals (1.75 per game) and allowed 4 (1.00 per game). It has been led offensively by 24-year-old F Abel Ruiz, who has tallied 2 goals in 4 matches. Girona most high-profile game so far this season came on the road on Aug. 25 in a 3-0 loss against Atletico Madrid. It did bounce back and is coming off a 2-0 road win over Sevilla on Sept. 1.

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Girona +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)

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Girona vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-125).

Girona was destroyed in its lone match against a high-caliber opponent. Although that was on the road and it is 1-0-0 at home, it will be taking on the most talented team in La Liga and may struggle to keep pace. Girona will also be gearing up for a road Champions League match against French powerhouse PSG, so that looming could make for a disappointing Sunday showing.

Girona beat Barcelona at home 4-2 last year but had 1.2 fewer expected goals. Barcelona ended last season with 11 wins in 19 road matches and should have a better roster this season. Barcelona has dominated opponents with at least 0.8 more expected goals in all 4 matches.

Expect it to continue that Sunday and take BARCELONA (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-155).

Barcelona has gone Under this total in 3 of its 4 games this season and has an inflated goal total due to throttled Valladolid in its last match. It has had all its other matches end 2-1 and has yet to allow more than 1.0 expected goals. It has allowed 0.5 expected goals or fewer in 2 straight games.

Girona doesn’t have as many playmakers and has held 2 straight opponents without a goal. It has yet to allow more than 1.4 expected goals and scored 0 or 1 in 2 of 4 games against far weaker defenses than Barcelona will have.

Put it all together and back UNDER 3.5 (-165).

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Barcelona vs. PSG odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Barcelona vs. PSG odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona welcomes PSG to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys for the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal battle. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. PSG odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona won the 1st leg 3-2 at PSG  as F Raphinha led the way with 2 goals. PSG did end with 3 more shots and 59% of the possession, but still will face an uphill battle Tuesday.

PSG did not play over the weekend and sits atop the Ligue 1, the top French league. It is 18-9-1 in league play and has a +41 goal differential. PSG beat Real Sociedad a combined 4-1 in the Round of 16 after finishing 2nd in Group F.

Barcelona finished atop Group H, going 4-2 in the group stage. It sits 2nd in the La Liga with a 21-7-3 record and owns a +28 goal differential. Barcelona beat Napoli 4-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16. They are led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has 13 goals in league play.

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Barcelona vs. PSG odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | PSG +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +114 | U: -138)

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Barcelona vs. PSG picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, PSG 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (+115).

Barcelona has been on fire as of late, winning 6 in a row throughout all competitions. They have a few quality wins mixed in there, taking down Atletico Madrid, another team in the Champions League, on the road 3-0. Barcelona won every group stage game at home, totaling 9 goals and allowing 2. They took down Napoli 3-1 at home as well.

PSG is a quality side, but they don’t have the same level of competition in France and struggled in the group stage, losing 2 and drawing 2. While they did have more shots in the 1st leg, they also had fewer shots on frame, struggling to convert chances. PSG lost 2 of 3 group stage road games.

Put it all together and take BARCELONA (+115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-138).

PSG has played 9 group stage games this season and has gone Under this total in 7 of them. They have 1.5 or fewer expected goals in 6 of the 9 as well, while allowing under 2.0 expected goals in all 9.

Barcelona has an electric offense, but they have also had over 2.0 expected goals in just 3 of 9 games, many of which were against backlines weaker than PSG’s. They allowed north of 1.3 expected goals in just 1 of the 9 games as well.

Both teams should perform better defensively. Take UNDER 3.5 (-138).

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UEFA Champions League: PSG vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s PSG vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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PSG welcome Barcelona for the 1st of 2 legs in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Kickoff from Parc des Princes is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the PSG vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

PSG, who have also made it to the final in the French Cup and sit atop Ligue 1 by 10 points, beat Real Sociedad in the Round of 16. They won the 2 legs a combined 4-1. PSG finished 2nd in Group F, tallying 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses with a +1 goal differential. They are led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has totaled 24 goals in 26 Ligue 1 matches.

Barcelona beat Napoli 3-1 at home and drew 1-1 on the road in their 2 legs of the Round of 16. They have won 3 straight La Liga games and sit 2nd in the top Spanish league, 8 points shy of Real Madrid. Barcelona finished atop Group H, totaling 4 wins and 2 losses while posting a +6 goal differential. Barcelona’s top offensive option is F Robert Lewandowski, who has 13 goals and 8 assists in 28 league matches.

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PSG vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: PSG -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Barcelona +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -146 | U: +122)

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PSG vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

PSG 3, Barcelona 2

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN PSG (-105).

PSG won both at home and on the road against Real Sociedad in the Round of 16, having at least 0.5 more expected goals in both matches. They have won 4 of their last 5 games throughout all competitions and 10 of their last 14. PSG are also far younger and should be more energized late in the season. Their top 7 players in terms of minutes are all under 29 years old.

Barcelona have yet to lose on the road in league play but have drawn 6 of 14 away matches. They have lost 3 of their last 16 matches and had fewer expected goals in their lone Round of 16 road match. At this value, take the home side, and back PSG (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-146).

The offenses are just too potent to bet against here. Barcelona have tallied at least 3 goals in 2 of their last 3 games and in 3 of their last 6. They have had at least 1.5 expected goals in 4 straight games. Barcelona went over this total in 4 of 6 group stage games and in 1 of 2 Round of 16 games.

PSG are averaging 2.25 goals per game in league play and tallied 4 in the 2 games against Real Sociedad. They have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 games. In 3 of their last 4 league games, PSG have also allowed at least 1.4 expected goals.

Considering those trends and the starpower that will be on display, back OVER 2.5 (-146).

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona (7 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (8-1-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona sits 3rd in La Liga and is a perfect 5-0-0 at home this season. It has scored 22 goals and allowed 10 through 10 matches. Leading the charge for Barcelona is F Robert Lewandowski, who has 5 goals in 8 matches. Barcelona’s most recent match was a 2-1 Champions League win over Shakhtar. It has had more expected goals in every home match throughout all competitions this season.

Real sits atop La Liga with 25 points through 10 games. Madrid is 4-1-1 on the road this season and has the league’s most dominant defense, having allowed just 7 goals. M Jude Bellingham leads the way offensively, having scored 8 goals in 9 matches. Real also won its midweek Champions League match, taking down Braga 2-1 on the road.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Real Madrid +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (+160).

For starters, home-field advantage in El Clasico hasn’t mattered. The home side is 3-3 over the last 6 games. There hasn’t been a tie in the league rivalry match since 2019, so that’s unlikely as well.

As for Real, their defense is the real deal. They have allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 4 games. They have pitched a clean sheet in 3 of 6 road matches as well while scoring multiple goals in 4 of 6 road matches. They have a strong midfield and an even better backline.

Barcelona will likely be without F Pedri, M Frenkie de Jong, Lewandowski and several more players that are out with injuries. Those will be too much to overcome for the home side.

Take REAL MADRID (+160).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-175).

The last 6 matchups between these 2 teams have gone Over this total. Two of the last 3 matchups have gone north of 3.5 goals as well, so despite typically having strong defenses, the offenses are able to normally break through in this high-intensity matchup.

Both teams have scored 20-plus goals through 10 games, so the offenses should be able to get on the board here. But, at the value of -175, I would only put a small unit on the Over.

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Athletic Club (5 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Barcelona (6-3-0) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Sunday. Kickoff for this La Liga match is set for 3 p.m. ET  (ESPN). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona is 2-3-0 on the road this season. It has scored 21 goals and allowed 10 through 9 league matches. Its most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Granada Oct. 8. It has had more expected goals than its opponent in every game this season. Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has 5 goals in 8 matches.

Athletic Club is 3-1-1 at home this season. It has also had a dynamic attack, scoring 16 goals in 9 matches, allowing just 9. It is led offensively by F Gorka Guruzeta and F Inaki Williams, both of whom have 4 goals. It is coming off a 3-0 win over Almeria. Its only home loss was a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid, which sits atop the La Liga table.

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Athletic Club +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, Athletic Club 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).

Athletic Club came into the week sitting 5th on the league table. Barcelona is 3rd. However, the lone draws for Barcelona this season are on the road, and it has drawn 3 of 5 road matches this season.

Barcelona is the superior side but, on the road, where it has struggled against a top-five side, hasn’t been a place of success. Athletic Club is good enough to get a result, as it shown it can at home.

Back DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-145).

Athletic Club has gone Over this total in 3 straight league games and has scored 2 or more in 4 of its last 5. Barcelona has gone Over in 6 of its last 7 league matches. It has scored 2 or more in all but 2 La Liga games.

It has one of the best finishers in the world in Lewandowski and should be able to score frequently on a side that allows a goal per game. Back OVER 2.5 (-145).

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Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

Barcelona (27 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws) welcomes Real Sociedad (18-8-8) to Camp Nou Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN Deportes). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

With just 4 games remaining and a 14-point lead on 2nd-place Real Madrid, Barcelona has already clinched the La Liga title. Barcelona is an impressive 14-0-3 at home this season, including its last 3 home matches by a combined score of 6-0. Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has 21 goals and 6 assists in 30 matches.

Real Sociedad sits 4th on the La Liga table with 62 points and is 9-5-3 on the road, a commendable record away from home. It is led mainly by its defense, allowing just 0.91 goals per game. Offensively, F Alexander Sorloth leads the club with 10 goals in 30 matches. Sociedad has not lost since April 15 and is 3-0-2 since that match.

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Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:54 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Real Sociedad +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Draw +270
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -120 | U: -115)

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Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 1, Real Sociedad 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+270).

Barcelona doesn’t have much to play for here which is why DRAW (+270) could be worth a small play. Only the 34-year-old Lewandowski has scored more than 7 goals for the home side. While still elite, he may see limited minutes in a game that won’t have an impact on the league title. That could limit Barcelona’s offensive upside.

As mentioned, Sociedad has played well lately. Along with going 3-0-2 in its last 5 matches, it’s 5-2-2 in its last 9. The value on Sociedad to get a result against a team that may rest some key players is there.

For a small unit, BET DRAW (+270).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-115).

The reasoning in the moneyline section also leads to UNDER 2.5 (-115) being a strong play. Barcelona won the league with a top-tier defense and has 5 clean sheets in its last 7 league matches. It has allowed just 13 goals in 34 matches, a 0.38 goals per game average.

Sociedad, on the other hand, has 3 clean sheets in its last 4 games. It has scored just 1 goal in 2 matches against Barcelona this season as well. Plus, Sociedad has been held scoreless in 3 of its last 4 road matches. The total is 1-1 O/U in those matches.

BACK UNDER 2.5 (-115).

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