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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

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:56 p.m. ET.

  • 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

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:50 a.m. ET.

  • 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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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

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

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La Liga leader Girona (6 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid to Montilivi Saturday with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

With Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico Madrid 3-1 Sunday, Girona has the top spot in the top Spanish league. Girona has scored 18 goals in 7 matches and allowed 8. It has 19 points and has won each match since drawing its season-opener. Girona has won 2 of its last 3 by multiple goals and is 3-0-0 at home. It is led in the attack by M Yangel Herrera and F Artem Dovbyk, each with 3 goals.

Real Madrid is led by M Jude Bellingham, who has 5 goals in 6 matches. The star English midfielder was Real’s most notable offseason addition. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and has scored 7 goals while allowing 4 in the 4 away games. It sits 2nd, 1 point behind Girona and 1 point ahead of Barcelona.

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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:19 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Girona +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Real Madrid -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +275  (bet $100 to win $275)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +120)

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Girona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-105).

Girona may look good on paper, but it hasn’t played many top-tier opponents. Coming into Week 8, all of the wins Girona has are over a club outside the top 10 in La Liga. Its lone match against a top-10 side was a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in which Girona had 0.2 fewer expected goals.

Real Madrid will pose a threat it has not seen this season. Real has proven it can win on the road, beating Athletic Club 2-0 to open the season. Athletic Club sits 4th on the table. Expect Real’s high-class talent to be able to overpower Girona. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and should come out with another win.

Take REAL MADRID (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

SPRINKLE OVER 2.5 (-165).

Real has allowed a goal in 4 of 7 league matches this season, and it has scored in each game, scoring multiple goals in 5 of 7. Girona’s strength has been in its attack, scoring 11 goals in its last 3 games. It has allowed 2 goals per game as well, which could be problematic against the high-quality attack Real has.

Girona has scored multiple goals in 5 of 7 games and should be able to get on the board, averaging 3 goals per game in its 3 home games. Given the value here and the expensive odds, just put a fraction of a unit on the OVER 2.5 (-165).

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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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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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Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid picks and predictions

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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