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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, picks and predictions

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

Barcelona (23 wins, 2 losses, 4 draws) welcomes Atletico Madrid (18-5-6) to Camp Nou Sunday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona has not been defeated at home in league play, posting an 11-0-3 record at Camp Nou. It has averaged 1.83 goals per game while allowing .31 (having conceded just 9 goals in 29 matches). It is led offensively by F Robert Lewandowski with 17 goals in 25 matches.

Atletico has been among the best road teams in La Liga this season, posting a 9-2-3 record away from home. It has scored 1.62 goals per game while allowing .72. Offensively, it is F Antoine Griezmann who leads the way with 11 goals. Atletico has won 6 straight games and hasn’t lost in league play since Jan. 8.

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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. Lines last updated at 12:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Barcelona -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Atletico Madrid +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Draw +240
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +110 | U: -150)

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Prediction

Barcelona 1, Atletico Madrid 1

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+240).

Barcelona has been great at home, but it has 3 draws in 14 matches. It has drawn 2 straight La Liga matches as well, 1 of which was at home. While Barcelona did beat Atletico 1-0 earlier in the season on the road. Madrid has 1.7 expected goals, more than Barcelona .7.

Madrid plays Barcelona well and is 9-0-3 in its last 12 league matches. It has won 4 of its last 5 road matches as well. Considering its strengths on the road and earlier nail-biting battle with Barcelona, take the DRAW (+240) for a small unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN UNDER 2.5 (-150).

Barcelona has allowed only 9 goals this season. It has gone Under this total in 7 of its last 9 league matches. Its offense has slowed down, having failed to score in 3 straight matches throughout all competitions.

Atletico has gone Over in 2 straight, but has gone Under in 7 of its last 11 matches. It heavily limited Barcelona the 1st time and should be able to keep things in check in this battle. Given the juice on the line, for a unit, take the UNDER 2.5 (-150).

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

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

Barcelona (21 wins, 2 losses, 2 draws) welcomes Real Madrid (17-3-5) to Camp Nou Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Having added superstar F Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona has propelled back to the top of La Liga. He has 15 goals in 21 matches. Barcelona has won 12 of their last 15 matches throughout all competitions and has won 2 straight league matches.

They beat Real Madrid 1-0 in Copa del Rey on March 2 and 3-1 in Supercopa de Espana on Jan. 15, both on the road.

Real Madrid is averaging 2 goals per game while allowing just .76 per game in league play. They are 9-3-1 on the road this season. Real is again led by F Karim Benzema, who has 11 goals in 15 starts.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds

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Moneyline: Barcelona +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Real Madrid +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Draw +250
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Prediction

Barcelona 1, Real Madrid 0

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN BARCELONA (+127).

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in 2 of 3 matches this season, losing in the lone match that counted toward league standings. This will be Barcelona’s 1st home match against Real.

Barcelona is undefeated at home, posting an eye-popping 10-0-2 record. They have also had 3 straight clean sheets, 1 of which was against Real Madrid. The absence of M Pedri makes these odds playable as well.

Real Madrid, a typically dominant side, is just 2-1-2 in its last 5 matches as well. It has taken a step back, averaging just a goal per game in the last 5. Considering those minor struggles and the home sides’ dominance, back BARCELONA (+127).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-105).

Real Madrid has gone Under this total in 4 of their last 5 games, including a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the Champions League. Their defense is the real deal and allows just .76 goals per game. They have had a clean sheet in 6 of their last 11 matches.

Barcelona is even better defensively, allowing just .32 goals per game. They have let in 8 goals in 25 league matches. The home side has held their opponent scoreless in 10 of their last 14 matches. They have gone Under this in 4 straight matches.

With Pedri’s absence, Barcelona may struggle in transition as well. Take the UNDER 2.5 (-105).

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Barcelona vs. Villarreal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Barcelona vs. Villarreal odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Barcelona (7 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcomes Villarreal (4-2-3) to Camp Nou Thursday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Barcelona vs. Villarreal odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona is coming into this game following a disappointing 3-1 loss on the road to Real Madrid. Through 9 matches, Barcelona had the best goal differential in the league at +17, yet sits in 2nd place.

They are led by F Robert Lewandowski with 9 goals this season. The 34-year-old former Bayern Munich star has made his offseason price well worth it for the world-class club.

Villarreal sits 7th in the league with 15 points. What’s been most impressive about Villarreal this season is their defense, having allowed just 3 goals in 9 matches. On the flip side, they have struggled immensely to score with just 12 goals in those 9 games. They have allowed just 2 goals in 6 road matches this season.

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Barcelona vs. Villarreal odds

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Moneyline: Barcelona -205 (bet $205 to win $100) | Villarreal +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Draw +370
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +140 | U: -180)

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Prediction

Barcelona 2, Villarreal 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Barcelona is the better side, but showed some flaws against Real Madrid. Barca didn’t capitalize on chances with nearly 3 times the amount of shots and allowed 2 goals in the first 35 minutes.

So, at -205, I would hesitate before betting them to win outright. Throughout all competitions, Villarreal is 4-2-2 away from home this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+140).

The defenses should shine in this battle, and considering Barcelona held Real Madrid to just 7 shots, their defense is legit. Barcelona is led by veteran GK Marc-André ter Stegen and is captained by experienced M Sergio Busquets.

They have allowed just 4 goals all season and haven’t given up a single goal at home. Similarly, Villarreal has allowed the fewest goals in the league (3). They’ve topped this total in just 1 league road match, a 3-0 victory.

Considering the strengths of both teams, backing the Under 2.5 (+140) here makes the most sense.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Real Madrid (7 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) welcomes Barcelona (7-0-1) to Santiago Bernabéu Sunday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid might have as many points as Barcelona, but unlike last season, hasn’t been quite as dominant. They’ve scored 19 and allowed 12 for a plus-7 goal differential.

The real upside for Real is their speed on the edges. F Vinicius Júnior has a team-high 5 goals and is a threat with his speed. They also have a world-class finisher in F Karim Benzema, who had 27 goals last season.

As for Barcelona, they had a disappointing campaign last season but have reloaded and retooled the roster. Offseason-addition F Robert Lewandowski has been huge with 9 goals on the season.

Barcelona will be tested more Sunday than at any other point this season. It has won 5 of 8 league games by multiple goals with a couple 1-0 wins in there as well. They’ve allowed just 1 goal this season.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds

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Moneyline: Real Madrid +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Barcelona +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +265
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +127 | U: -165)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+265).

These are far and away the best teams in La Liga, and both teams have a world-class finisher.

At the same time, both defenses are the best in the league as well with Barcelona giving up 1 goal through 8 games. Despite the level of competition not being quite there, that stat is mighty impressive.

With a 0-2-1 record, Barcelona has struggled against top-tier sides in the Champions League. Real Madrid hasn’t truly been tested this season aside from a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

These teams are close, and for this value, I’d play the draw.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE TOTAL 2.5 (+145).

The defenses are just too good here. Barcelona has allowed 1 goal all season and is a very top-heavy offensive side with one playing making up 45% of their goals.

Real Madrid has a more diverse attacking side, but Barcelona has veteran defenders that should be able to limit them. Barcelona has allowed more than 1 expected goal in just 2 of 8 league matches.

Madrid only allows .88 goals per game as well. Both defenses have excelled this season, and I expect them to show that defensive prowess despite the quality attacking pieces.

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Barcelona vs. Celta de Vigo odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Barcelona vs. Celta de Vigo odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Barcelona (6 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) will welcome Celta de Vigo (3-3-1) to Camp Nou Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Barcelona vs. Celta de Vigo odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona enters the match needing a win to stay tied for the La Liga lead after Real Madrid won Saturday, but have a league-best goal differential with 19 goals for and 1 goal against. Barcelona plays at Real Madrid next Sunday.

The offseason addition of F Robert Lewandowski has made all the difference. The 34-year-old has 9 goals on the season, far more than F Ousmane Dembélé and F Ansu Fati, both of which have 2.

Celta de Vigo, on the other hand, has only had 4 goal scorers this season, but their main weapon is F Iago Aspas who has 4 of the team’s 9 goals, a 1.29 goals per game average.

Celta finished 11th on the table a season ago and sits in 11th now. Their main issue is defensive, allowing 1.86 goals per game or 13 on the season. Celta allowed 4 goals to both Atletico and Real Madrid earlier this season.

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Barcelona vs. Celta de Vigo odds

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Moneyline: Barcelona -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Celta de Vigo +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Draw +470
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +135 | U: -175)

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Prediction

Barcelona 4, Celta de Vigo 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

You can bet on Barcelona by backing the total. That’s the smart way to play this, especially since both Atletico and Real put 4 goals on Celta. At home, they should be able to have their way as well.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+135).

Barcelona has played 7 league games this season and scored at least 3 goals in 5 of them. They have hit at least 4 in 3 of them.

The Lewandowski-led attack along with Dembele gives an elite finisher coupled with superior speed. Barcelona has had more than 2 expected goals in all but 1 league match.

They’ve also allowed .9 or more expected goals in 3 matches, so while they have given up just 1, they hasn’t necessarily played flawless games defensively either.

Celta has given up at least 3 goals in 3 of 7 matches, and against teams of Barcelona’s caliber, they haven’t stacked up well defensively. At the same time, they have only gone scoreless in 1 match, having taken on Real and Atletico already.

Considering Celta’s prior matches against top-tier sides mixed with Barcelona’s offensive prowess, I’d back the OVER 3.5 (+135) here.

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Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

Bayern Munich (1-0) welcomes Barcelona (1-0) to Allianz Arena Tuesday with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Bayern Munich is coming into this match having drawn 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. They beat Inter Milan 2-0 to kick off the Champions League group stage round.

Bayern sits 3-0-3 in Bundesliga competition and is expected to win the league. Bayern’s big-time addition this offseason was Liverpool F Sadio Mane, who has 3 goals so far this season.

Barcelona will enter this match having won 5 of their 6 competitions this season. They’re No. 1 in La Liga. They beat Viktoria Plzeň in their first UCL group stage match 5-1.

The roadside is led by F Robert Lewandowski with 6 goals this season. This will be the long-time Bayern forward’s 1st match against his old club which will undoubtedly be a talking point leading into the match.

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Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds

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Money line: Bayern Munich -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Barcelona +255 (bet $100 to win $255) | Draw +330
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Prediction

Bayern Munich 2, Barcelona 2

Money line (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+330).

The value for a draw is there.

Despite having had more expected goals than their opponent, Bayern hasn’t been able to win as of late. They’ve drawn 3 of 5 and didn’t even look overly dominant against Inter.

Considering Barcelona’s form in both league play and in the UCL along with the impact that Lewandowski will undoubtedly have, they should be able to keep pace with Bayern.

Bayern beat Barcelona a combined 6-0 in group stage matches last season, but these teams are drastically different and those changes should bode well for the surging road side.

I’d back them to get some kind of result here, and a DRAW (+340) has the best value.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-108).

Barcelona drew Rayo Vallecano 0-0 in their 1st league match of the season. Since then they have had at least 3 goals in each match. In 4 of 6 games, Barcelona has scored 4 or more.

Lewandowski is a club-changing player, and his impact has drastically impacted their offense. He should be able to find success against his former team.

Bayern has scored at least 2 goals in 7 of 9 matches this season with Mane being incredibly helpful to the team’s pace. Both have quick, dynamic attacks and should be able to break through.

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Sevilla vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Sevilla vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Sevilla (0 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw) will welcome Barcelona (2-0-1) to Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Sevilla vs. Barcelona odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Sevilla will enter this match tied for 15th with 5 other clubs, all with just 1 point on the season. Only Cadiz has yet to earn a point in 3 matches. Sevilla has scored 3 goals and allowed 5.

Considering they finished 4th in the league last season, this has been a massively disappointing start. Sevilla has a 3-way tie for their scoring leader, but only 1 forward (Rafa Mir) has netted a goal so far.

As for Barcelona, they made the most notable addition of any club in La Liga, bringing in Bayern Munich F Robert Lewandowski,who has 4 goals in 3 matches.

Despite having 1.2 more expected goals, Barcelona opened their season with a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano. They’ve outscored their opponents 8-1 since then and is tied for 3rd.

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Sevilla vs. Barcelona odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:08 p.m. ET.

Money line: Sevilla +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Barcelona -127 (bet $127 to win $100) | Draw +280
Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Barcelona 3, Sevilla 1

Money line (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-127).

There’s not much reason to believe in Sevilla at this point.

For that reason, I’ll side with Barcelona. For starters, after that opening draw, they destroyed Real Sociedad which finished within the top-8 teams in La Liga last season. And that was on the road.

Sevilla, on the other hand, has struggled and has had fewer expected goals in 2 of their 3 matches this season. They have only scored 1 in each while Barcelona has averaged 4 in their last 2.

Barcelona has experience in the midfield with M Serio Busquets and a star between the posts in GK Marc-André ter Stegen. Given their speed and skill all over the field, they should come away with a win.

Barcelona is 1-0-0 on the road this season while Sevilla is 0-0-1 at home. Also, Sevilla has just 11 shots on target in 3 games, a concerning lack of offensive production.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-130).

Both teams have gone over this in 2 of 3 games, and Sevilla is struggling to defend, having allowed 5 goals in 3 matches.

If they can’t contain some of the lower-tier teams in the league, there’s not much hope that they can tame the mighty Barcelona attack.

Last season, both of their matches went under this total, but performances from last season have little telling for what will happen Saturday, especially given the form each side is in.

Barcelona has scored at least 4 goals in each of their last 2 games and has 21 shots on goal in 3 games. If they again total 7, there’s a good chance 2 or 3 find the back of the net.

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Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

To help commence La Liga’s 2022 season, Barcelona hosts Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we preview the Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

In a midst of turmoil right now, Barcelona will still enter the new season with one of the league’s most talented rosters. Barcelona finished 2nd last season, 13 points behind Real Madrid.

Barcelona was one of 4 teams to hit the 70-point mark. F Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Barcelona in the middle of last season and Polish superstar F Robert Lewandowski was added this past offseason.

Rayo Vallecano finished in 12th place last season, scoring 39 goals and allowing 50. It had 11 wins, 18 losses, and 9 draws. Ray did draw Man U in a preseason friendly which it totaled more shots on target.

F Sergi Guardiola, their leading scorer last season with 8 goals, is no longer with the club, giving more opportunity to F Álvaro García, who had the 2nd-most goals on the team last season with 7.

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Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

Money line: Barcelona -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Rayo Vallecano +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Draw +520
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -160)

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Prediction

Barcelona 2, Vallecano 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Barcelona has too many scoring options to even think it would lose to a lower-tier club like Vallecano. An interesting note is that Vallecano recorded two 1-0 wins against the elite Spanish side last season.

While I’d still shy away from Vallecano (+1000), it’s the only thing with any sort of value here. I’d rather turn to the total though.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE LINE 2.5 (+150).

As noted, both of Vallecano’s matches against a star-studded Barcelona finished 1-0 last year. Considering the losing side had more than double Vallecano’s expected goals in each match, I don’t expect that success to continue.

However, in 3 of the 4 matches in which Vallecano played either Real Madrid or Barcelona, there were Under 2.5 goals scored. Against all top-4 teams, 6 of the 8 matches went Under 2.5 goals.

Vallecano also lost its top goal scorer in Guardiola. While Barcelona added an elite Lewandowski, he could easily struggle to learn to play in La Liga with his new teammates.

Considering the pace Vallecano should want to play, I’d suggest the alternate line of UNDER 2.5 (+150).

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Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds, expert picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

On Wednesday, Barcelona (2 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw) travels to Allianz Arena to take on Bayern Munich (5-0-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Already having clinched Group E, Bayern Munich has looked unstoppable, and with the injury to PSG’s Neymar, it could be considered the favorite to win the Champions League.

Bayern Munich is led by star F Robert Lewandowski. He’s been terrific so far this season. Bayern is 8 points ahead of second-place Barcelona in the group. It is 4 points ahead of Dortmund for the top spot in the Bundesliga.

As for Barcelona, it has been sliding on a downhill slope since Lionel Messi left.

It ranks 7th in La Liga competitions with 23 points in 15 games. F Memphis Depay has been its most consistent scorer this season. A win clinches Barcelona a spot in the Champions League knockout round.

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona: Odds, picks and predictions

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Money line: Bayern Munich -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Barcelona +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Draw +400
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Prediction

Bayern Munich 2, Barcelona 1

Money line (ML)

BET BAYERN MUNICH (-200).

The value here isn’t terrific, but it’s certainly good enough to place a wager on. Bayern has looked unstoppable in both Bundesliga play and in Champions League action.

It’s not just that Bayern has won all five games, but it’s how it’s winning.

Although not in the most competitive group, Bayern has scored 19 goals in 5 games and given up 3. Behind two goals from Lewandowski, it took down Barcelona 3-0 in Spain.

Given Barcelona’s recent change in management, I would stay away from betting on the road side.

We’ve seen teams like Liverpool and PSG, which didn’t need a win, come out on top. The case for a sluggish Bayern just isn’t there. It should be at its top form, and I’d bet on Bayern coming out on top.

Over/Under (O/U)

“LEAN” to the UNDER 3.5 (-110). Barcelona has experience on its backline, and that should help it tame an insanely talented Bayern attack.

With defenders Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba both projected to start, Barcelona should be able to limit a team that scored 3 goals with only 7 shots on target last time these two teams met. Barcelona has just 5 goals in 5 games and has allowed just 6 in UCL play.

Barcelona is as bad of a team as when it faced Bayern in its first meeting. With something to play for in this one, we should get a focused Barcelona team, making the UNDER 3.5 (-110) the better play here.

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Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

To commence their UEFA Champions League play, Barcelona will take on Bayern Munich Tuesday. The Group E match is set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET and will be held at Barcelona’s home stadium of Camp Nou. Below, we preview the Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona odds and lines, and make our best UEFA Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

In the first of three knockout stage matches, fans will get a great show as two of the European powerhouses take the pitch.

While Barcelona, for the first time, won’t have superstar F Lionel Messi on the field, it has transitioned as well as expected with F Memphis Depay getting a ton of action in the early season.

Led by D Gerard Piqué, the Barcelona defense is also a force; however, the same can be said for Germany’s best side, Bayern Munich.

Bayern is led by Polish F Robert Lewandowski. F Leroy Sane should also make his presence felt and GK Manuel Neuer is arguably the best in the world.

Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona: Odds, picks and predictions

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bayern Munich +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Barcelona +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Draw +300
Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Prediction

Bayern Munich 3, Barcelona 2

Money line (ML)

“LEAN” to BAYERN MUNICH (+102) as it is just so talented on so many levels.

While Lewandowski leads the pack, it’s a roster full of talent in every area. Barcelona is up there with some world-class players, but Bayern is even more skilled.

Munich also has a unit that’s played consistently together. Thomas Muller, Neuer, and Lewandowski have been through high-level play before.

Last Group Stage they went a clean 3-0, destroying Athletico Madrid, the other side that advanced in the group. With Messi no longer on the roster, it’ll be a learning experience for Barcelona to play a team of this caliber.

I expect Barcelona to struggle. The odds are justified as Bayern is on the road; however, it’s still the more put-together side and one that should come out on top.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET on the OVER 3.5 (+100) as Bayern Munich is an elite attacking side. As noted, it put four on Athletico last season, with 4 goals in the first knockout round then combined for 5 with PSG.

It’s tough to gauge how Barcelona could play given how much it’ll have to adjust to life without Messi, but it has played well in La Liga so far.

Neuer thinks Barcelona will be unpredictable and iIf he’s right, Barcelona could manage a couple of goals and this will be a goal-heavy match.

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