Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona prediction 16.03.2025 | La Liga
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 16/03/2025
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid)
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano is the host for a massive La Liga contest this weekend as Atletico Madrid takes on title rivals Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips - Barcelona to Win
A fascinating matchup in a remarkably close title race sees third-placed Atletico host top-of-the-table Barcelona at the Metropolitano on Sunday. Separated by just one point, this weekend's fixture is likely to prove crucial in the fight for the La Liga crown.
After contrasting fortunes in their midweek Champions League (UCL) round of sixteen ties, Barcelona arrives in Madrid with plenty of reasons to be confident of maintaining their superb winning form.
The Catalans secured their place in the UCL quarter-finals with a dazzling first-half display in MontJuic that saw Hansi Flick′s side ease to a 3-1 victory. An inspired Lamine Yamal scored one and made another as El Blaugrana chalked up a third win in nine days.
An outstanding run of form in 2025 has seen Barcelona remain unbeaten in 17 matches played across all competitions. Flick′s men won 14 of those games including each of their last six league fixtures, and their five most recent road contests.
While Barca arrive in Madrid with spirits piqued, Atletico comes into this crucial fixture potentially mentally and physically drained after a heart-breaking penalty shootout defeat against city rivals Real Madid on Wednesday.
Having trailed 2:1 from last week′s UCL round of sixteen first leg at the Bernabeu, Diego Simeone′s side were unable to add to Conor Gallagher′s first-minute strike, with a 1:0 win sending the tie to the dread spot kicks where Real secured a 4:2 triumph.
Atletico are in possession of an outstanding home record this season, however, they have lost both of their last two Metropolitano matches against Barcelona, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the in-form league leaders edge to a vital victory on Sunday.
In what should prove a more high-scoring contest than that witnessed in Wednesday's UCL tie in Madrid, I expect Barcelona′s attacking quality to come to the fore. Each of the last three meetings between these rivals saw at least three goals scored, including a remarkable 4:4 Copa del Rey just two weeks ago.
I'm putting my stake on the Catalans to win, while we can also be confident of both teams getting on the scoresheet.
Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona Head to Head (H2H) stats
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FC Barcelona
1 : 2
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Atletico Madrid
0 : 3
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
1 : 0
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
1 : 0
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Atletico Madrid
0 : 1
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
4 : 2
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
Atletico Madrid team news
Diego Simeone has no reported injury issues this weekend. Angel Correa is the only absentee due to suspension. Alexander Sorloth, Samuel Lino and Robin le Normand are among those who could earn a recall should the Argentine boss look to freshen his selection after Wednesday's UCL exit.
Last matches of Atletico Madrid
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Atletico Madrid
2 : 4
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Getafe
2 : 1
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
2 : 1
Atletico Madrid
Champions League
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Valencia
0 : 3
Atletico Madrid
La Liga
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Atletico Madrid
1 : 1
Celta Vigo
La Liga
Atletico Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Jan Oblak
Defenders
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14
Marcos Llorente
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2
Jose Gimenez
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15
Clement Lenglet
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23
Reinildo
Midfielders
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12
Samuel Lino
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5
Rodrigo De Paul
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8
Pablo Barrios
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4
Conor Gallagher
Forwards
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7
Antoine Griezmann
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19
Julian Alvarez
Barcelona team news
Head coach Flick is unlikely to make changes to his first XI after Tuesday′s excellent win against Benfica. Anders Christensen, Marc ter Stegen and Marc Bernal remain the only injury absentees for the league leaders.
In-form forwards Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphina will continue to lead a three-pronged Barcelona forward line.
Last matches of FC Barcelona
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FC Barcelona
3 : 1
Benfica
Champions League
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Benfica
0 : 1
FC Barcelona
Champions League
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FC Barcelona
4 : 0
Real Sociedad
La Liga
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Las Palmas
0 : 2
FC Barcelona
La Liga
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FC Barcelona
1 : 0
Rayo Vallecano
La Liga
FC Barcelona lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Wojciech Szczesny
Defenders
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23
Jules Kounde
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4
Ronald Araujo
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5
Inigo Martinez
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3
Alejandro Balde
Midfielders
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21
Frenkie de Jong
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8
Pedri
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19
Lamine Yamal
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20
Dani Olmo
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11
Raphinha
Forwards
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9
Robert Lewandowski
Key Facts Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
- Barcelona have won 5 of their last 7 matches against Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid lost their last 2 home matches against Barcelona
- Barcelona have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona won their last 6 league matches
- Barcelona won their last 5 away matches
Main prediction Atletico Madrid - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona to win
Originally from Scotland, Ryan is an experienced betting expert and content producer based out of Barcelona, Spain.
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Additional predictions
Atletico Madrid & FC Barcelona current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 71 - 25 | +46 | 57 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 57 - 26 | +31 | 57 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 44 - 18 | +26 | 56 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 27 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 45 - 24 | +21 | 49 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 48 - 36 | +12 | 44 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 35 - 33 | +2 | 41 |
| 7 | Mallorca | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 26 - 33 | -7 | 37 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 29 - 29 | 0 | 36 |
| 9 | Celta de Vigo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 40 - 41 | -1 | 36 |
| 10 | Sevilla | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 32 - 36 | -4 | 36 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 23 - 28 | -5 | 34 |
| 12 | Getafe | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 23 - 22 | +1 | 33 |
| 13 | Girona | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 35 - 40 | -5 | 33 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 32 - 37 | -5 | 33 |
| 15 | Espanyol | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25 - 37 | -12 | 28 |
| 16 | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 32 - 42 | -10 | 27 |
| 17 | Valencia | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 30 - 45 | -15 | 27 |
| 18 | Leganés | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 24 - 40 | -16 | 27 |
| 19 | Las Palmas | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 32 - 47 | -15 | 25 |
| 20 | Real Valladolid | 27 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 - 62 | -44 | 16 |
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