This weekend sees the first of three meetings between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in the space of a few weeks.
The La Liga giants have been drawn against each other in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the first leg in Catalonia taking place on Wednesday evening.
But for now, it is all about domestic matters, with Barcelona looking to solidify their place at the top of the Spanish top-flight table.
However, Hansi Flick knows all too well about the dangers of a trip to the Wanda Metropolitano, having suffered a 4-0 defeat at the stadium in the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Check out our full Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona preview right here, and we have picked out some more sports betting tips based on the latest football odds.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Preview
It has not been long since these sides locked horns on the big stage.
As mentioned above, Atletico thrashed Barca 4-0 on home soil in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, before losing 3-0 at Camp Nou.
But it was still enough for Diego Simeone’s men to secure passage to the final, which means Barca are out for revenge here.
The Catalans won four of the five matches after the second leg, an ongoing run which includes huge victories over Newcastle (7-2) and Sevilla (5-2).
Atletico followed up the loss in Catalonia with back-to-back wins over Real Sociedad (3-2) and Tottenham (5-2), but are now on a two-match losing streak.
Spurs won 3-2 in the Champions League last-16 second leg, and Simeone’s men lost 3-2 to Real Madrid just before the international break.
As a result of the derby defeat, Atletico are down to fourth in the La Liga table, a point behind Villarreal.
Barca are four points clear of Real Madrid ahead of this weekend’s matches, a handy buffer to alleviate some of the pressure ahead of what should be a fantastic run-in.
The reverse La Liga fixture between these teams finished 3-1 in favour of Flick’s free-scoring side, with Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres on target.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Barcelona are the slight favourites for the win here, priced at 2.20. A home victory for Atletico Madrid is at odds of 3.00, while the draw is 3.85.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.44
Barcelona’s attacking strength and suspect defending means this BTTS selection is always a standout candidate for their games. It landed in three of the last four matches across all competitions, as well as in four of Atletico’s previous five games.
Anytime goalscorer – Lamine Yamal @ 2.55
Yamal has taken his goal-scoring capabilities up to another level this season and with Raphinha set to miss out here through injury, all eyes will be on the Spaniard. The teenage sensation has struck 21 times across all competitions, netting seven goals in his previous nine La Liga appearances. Backing him at far better than evens could be a very profitable move to make, especially as he is on penalty duties for Barca!
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