FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the La Liga match on December 21st, 2024

FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will face each other in a La Liga game in Spain on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, at 20:00h (UTC), check the FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid will occur

The game is set to be played in the well-known Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys stadium, in the city of Barcelona, with a capacity for 54367 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

Including statistics, events and odds, you can follow the match live at Betarena, with access to all the information to help with your sports betting.

Introduction to the FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid betting tip 2024/2025

Despite the season change, the La Liga has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.6 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.64 goals per game of the last championship.

FC Barcelona last match

FC Barcelona is coming off a loss. In its last outing they faced Leganés in a match valid for La Liga, and the match ended 0-1. The eleven coached by H. Flick played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

With odds of 21.00, it is clear that defeat was not in anyone's plans for this match. The team was the clear favorite for the win, but they could do nothing to avoid defeat.

The whole defensive section of the team suffered a lot from the opponent's raids, but the most in trouble seemed to be Iñigo Martínez. The player made many crucial mistakes during the match, and he will have to regain his lucidity as early as the next match in order to return useful to his team.

Atlético Madrid last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for La Liga, Atlético Madrid, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Getafe team with a final score of 1-0.

The positive result confirmed that the team's favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.33.

FC Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid h2h

The last time these teams played against each other was in La Liga, where Atlético Madrid was at 5th place while FC Barcelona occupied 3rd place. Atlético Madrid went in with a 3-4-3 formation while FC Barcelona opened their game with a 4-3-3 tactic.

The most recent precedent between these two clubs was in 17-03-2024, in the 2023/2024 season of the La Liga, which ended with a 0-3 win for FC Barcelona.

The performance of the Atlético Madrid team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the FC Barcelona team.

FC Barcelona

La Liga leaderboard now

The FC Barcelona team with 38 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 12 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses.

This means that in the 18th round, the Atlético Madrid team is closing in at 2nd place, with no points difference separating them.

FC Barcelona analysis

At the end of round 17 in La Liga, FC Barcelona scored 50 goals and conceded 20 goals.

The FC Barcelona team comes from a defeat in the La Liga, and its coach Hans-Dieter Flick wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.

Once again, Hans-Dieter Flick may use his reputation as a brilliant strategist to confound his opponents in this game. The FC Barcelona coach is known for his ability to adjust his team's playing style based on the opponent, a skill that often pays off, particularly in home games.

With an average of 6.61 shots on goal per game in the competition, we can consider that FC Barcelona is a very offensive team, which naturally increases the chances of conversion and victory.

The FC Barcelona team often seeks control of the game with an average ball possession of 67.39%. This is because teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents.

FC Barcelona has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 2148 attacks resulting in 50 goals. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, has only scored 31 times with 1804 attacks.

Best goalscorer from FC Barcelona

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack, Robert Lewandowski has held that position so far in the competition. Serving FC Barcelona with 16 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Historical data FC Barcelona

With 26 titles won in the history of the tournament, the FC Barcelona team is one of the competition's top names. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match, and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Atlético Madrid

La Liga leaderboard now

The Atlético Madrid team with 38 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss.

The team has the same number of points that the FC Barcelona who holds the 1st place in the 18th round.

Atlético Madrid analysis

Atlético Madrid counted 31 goals scored and 11 conceded at the end of La Liga day number 17.

The stringent approach employed by Diego Simeone is another factor to consider for this match, especially during an away game. The coach's intense character and his tendency to get in the thick of things, especially during high-pressure situations, could make all the difference.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the La Liga.

Playing away Atlético Madrid usually leaves little room for opponents to win against them, with a balance of 4 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws in the La Liga.

With a streak of 5 wins in the La Liga, Atlético Madrid will attempt to get good results in this game despite playing away from home, mainly because Atlético Madrid only lost once in 8 games.

Best goalscorer from Atlético Madrid

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Antoine Griezmann. The Attacker has scored 7 times in the current season and has helped Atlético Madrid come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Interesting Match Facts:

With FC Barcelona boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Atlético Madrid, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of FC Barcelona is Robert Lewandowski, who has already scored 16 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Atlético Madrid is Antoine Griezmann, he has scored in 7 opportunities.

Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.45 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.06 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

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