Barcelona vs Atletico prediction and betting tips on December 21, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 21, 2024, Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the 18th round of La Liga. The winner of this match will significantly increase their chances of winning this season's La Liga title.
Prediction for the Match: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
After last season, Barcelona decided to part ways with their legendary coach. This was not surprising, given the results: they finished below Real Madrid in La Liga and didn’t retain the Super Cup. In the Champions League, they finally reached the knockout stages, but only to be eliminated by PSG after winning in Paris and taking the lead at home. Atletico Madrid, too, were at risk of embarrassment: after losing to Girona, they were several rounds behind Atletico Madrid, but they managed to climb to fourth place.
In the summer, Diego Simeone overhauled the squad, making expensive signings, but it didn’t initially convert into the desired results. There was even a period with only one win in six matches. However, since the end of October, the team has gone on a long winning streak. They defeated Getafe 1-0 in the previous round. In Catalonia, they barely managed to scrape together funds to sign (and register) Dani Olmo. But the most important change was the arrival of Flick as the new coach. Under his guidance, the team started the season powerfully, with some flaws, but they were more than compensated by their big wins over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But in late autumn, the team’s form began to falter, and in La Liga, the leader allowed themselves to be caught up with after a few setbacks. Despite defeating Borussia Dortmund, they then lost 1-2 at home to Leganes.
Despite the autumn problems, Barcelona’s overall stats are impressive: Lewandowski and his team score nearly three goals per match. However, they have started conceding more than one goal per match without Ter Stegen. Atletico Madrid remains true to their style: not dazzling, but solid in attack and defense, with a ratio of 1.9 goals scored and 0.7 goals conceded per match.
Key Stats and Trends for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona has won three of their last eight matches.
- 67% of Barcelona’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.89 goals per match.
- Atletico Madrid has won ten matches in a row.
- 41% of Atletico Madrid’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.47 goals per match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Barcelona (Possible lineup): Peña – Balde, Martinez, Kubarci, Koundé – Olmo, Casado, Pedri – Rafinha, Lewandowski, Yamal.
Atletico Madrid (Possible lineup): Oblak – Galán, Lenglet, Jimenez, Llorente – Gallagher, Barrios, De Paul, Simeone – Alvarez, Griezmann.
Head-to-Head: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Since 2022, Barcelona has won the last five encounters in a row.
Prediction for Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Even now, Barcelona will remain the favorite. Although their problems are evident, it seems likely that the visitors from Madrid will at least avoid defeat (odds – 1.95).
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