Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Barcelona clash in a derby with their rivals Real Madrid on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou.
Sitting top of the table, Barcelona have claimed 88 points after 34 rounds, while Real Madrid have amassed 77 points and presently rank as number 2 in the LaLiga.
Form: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona Form
Barcelona are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 1-0 win against Celta Vigo. They went on to beat Getafe by 0-2, before also getting the better of Osasuna in a 1-2 victory. Barcelona swept all opposition aside in the six most recent LaLiga matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 18 and conceding four goals.
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Deportivo Alaves by 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Real Betis. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Espanyol by a 0-2 scoreline. Real Madrid managed a decent return of three wins in their last six LaLiga away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding six times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting facts for Barcelona and Real Madrid
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Barcelona have won 15 of the last 17 home matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Barcelona have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Barcelona have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Barcelona have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Barcelona have won 4 of the last 5 matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 11 of the last 12 Real Madrid away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Real Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Real Madrid away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Real Madrid away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Real Madrid matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
It has been an excellent season for Vinicius Junior who managed to score an impressive 15 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target six times in his last six outings. Real Madrid are looking to him against Barcelona, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Betting markets: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Full-time result
Barcelona won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. Real Madrid won five of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and four defeats as well. Barcelona won their last 10 matches. Real Madrid scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches. Barcelona have not lost to Real Madrid in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Barcelona scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Real Madrid scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Barcelona managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Barcelona have scored in 11 consecutive league meetings with Real Madrid.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Barcelona, who scored an average of 2.6 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Real Madrid, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of two times goals per game. Barcelona are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 54 matches. Real Madrid scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
