LaLiga: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 12 match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

An important game awaits league-leaders Barcelona on Sunday, when they travel to face Atletico Madrid, their closest rival in the LaLiga standings. No doubt, we have a thrilling encounter on the horizon at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Barcelona enjoy the view from the top of the table with 30 points after 11 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid find themselves positioned as number 2 in the LaLiga with 28 points following 11 rounds.

Form: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Atletico Madrid Form

In their last three matches, Atletico Madrid beat Deportivo de A Coruna by 1-0 and Levante by 0-2, before losing against Bayern Munich by 0-2. Atletico Madrid won five of their last six LaLiga matches at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, scoring 12 and conceding three along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.

Barcelona Form

In their last three matches, Barcelona lost against Real Madrid by 1-2, beat Deportivo Alaves by 6-1 winning 3-0 against Aston Villa. Barcelona recorded no less than five in their previous six LaLiga away matches, as well losing once and drawing none. They hit the target 23 themselves while allowing eight goals against.

Betting stats for Atletico Madrid and Barcelona

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

It’s been a great season for Raphinha so far with 15 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target nine times in his last six games, and no doubt Barcelona want him to continue this productive spell against Atletico Madridthis coming Sunday.

Betting markets: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano across all tournaments Atletico Madrid won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Barcelona claimed eight wins, zero draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Atletico Madrid have no less than 7 wins on the bounce. Atletico Madrid did not lose any of their last 6 matches on home soil.

Both teams to score

Atletico Madrid scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Barcelona scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Atletico Madrid have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Atletico Madrid were able to win six of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Atletico Madrid, who scored an average of 1.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in ten of the last ten matches that Barcelona played across all tournaments. They scored 3.8 times on average in the process. Barcelona are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.