Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Spanish Primera
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THE FACTS
When is Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid on and what time does it start? Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid will take place on Sunday 3rd December, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid on in the UK? Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid will be televised live on LaLigaTV, but La Liga matches are also televised occasionally on Viaplay Sports and ITV
Where can I stream Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in the UK? Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid can be streamed live on Viaplay, while ITV matches can be streamed live on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
BARCELONA
Xavi’s Barcelona begin the weekend’s round of fixtures sitting in the top four of La Liga but they are consistently dropping points with performances accompanying that dip in results by being simply below par. The Catalans came from behind to defeat Porto by two goals to one in midweek continue their run of underwhelming showings.
They are four points adrift of Real Madrid, who sit level on points with Girona at the top-of-the-table. The Blaugrana have put in some extremely impressive attacking displays at stages this season but the lack of consistency is a concern with 12 of their 27 goals in the league coming in three successive matches in September, making it just 15 in the other 11 either side.
ATLETICO MADRID
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid continued their impressive form, in all competitions, with a comfortable and impressive 3-1 defeat of Feyenoord at De Kuip in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, during the week. Los Rojiblancos have a game-in-hand on the top two, Real Madrid and Girona, as they sit four points off them ahead of this weekend.
Their goal scoring form is something that has taken many by surprise as Simeone’s style of play, known as ‘Cholismo’, has gained a reputation for being dogged, aggressive and typically defensive. However, in their 18 matches across La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, Atletico have scored 45 goals.
THE TEAM NEWS
BARCELONA
Marc-Andre ter Stegen remains a doubt for this weekend and so is on-loan full-back, Joao Cancelo, whilst Gavi is a doubt for the visit of Atletico.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Pena; Araujo, Christensen, Martinez, Balde; Romeu, de Jong; Yamal, Pedri, Torres; Lewandowski
UNAVAILABLE: Gavi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: ter Stegen (Injured), Cancelo (Injured)
ATLETICO MADRID
After the squad has been injury ravaged for much of the campaign, Thomas Lemar is now the only unavailable first-teamer for this weekend.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Oblak; Azpilicueta, Witsel, Hermoso; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Lino; Correa, Griezmann; Morata
UNAVAILABLE: Barrios (Injured), Lemar (Injured), Vitolo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
There is a real chance that Barcelona get put out of the title race this weekend. They are lacking so much at the moment with pressure growing on Xavi as underwhelming but fortunate performances and results last season have not been sorted and there is such a disconnect and lack of cohesion that any side in good form with genuine attacking talent and depth will give them a run for their money. Atletico fall into that category and Diego Simeone’s men are the value bet for this one.
BETTING TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – ATLETICO MADRID TO WIN OR DRAW
