All eyes will be on Spotify Camp Nou as two of La Liga's top 4 teams battle for supremacy on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid predictions: Cards expected
Key stats
- Five or more cards were awarded in seven of the last five clashes between these sides.
- Atletico Madrid are currently on a seven-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Barcelona have a perfect home record in La Liga this season.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Although Atletico Madrid have won seven games in a row, it is fair to point out that they have won only two of six away games in La Liga this season.
On the other hand, Barcelona have seven wins in as many home league games so far. They also have a solid track record against Atletico Madrid, winning seven of the last nine meetings between these teams (D1, L1).
Despite Atletico Madrid's fine form, we are leaning toward Barcelona for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona priced as favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona rebounded from their disappointing 3-0 defeat against Chelsea with a 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves last weekend, reclaiming the top spot in La Liga.
On the other hand, fourth-placed Atletico Madrid extended their winning streak to seven matches with a 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Saturday. Interestingly, they have played five of their last six matches at home.
Ahead of this clash, Barcelona are the expected winners at 4/5 (1.80). Teams with these odds generally have a 55.6% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that four consecutive clashes between these sides have gone above the 10.5-corner threshold, over 9.5 total corners has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Barcelona's dominance to continue?
Atletico Madrid have a poor track record against Barcelona, winning only one of their last nine clashes (D1, L7). However, they are unbeaten in their last two away games at Barcelona.
Spain Copa del Rey 02/04/25
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Spain La Liga 16/03/25
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Spain Copa del Rey 25/02/25
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Spain La Liga 21/12/24
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Spain La Liga 17/03/24
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Barcelona preview: Looking to maintain their perfect home record
The treatment room is getting less busy for Barcelona, as Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back injury), Gavi (knee injury), and Fermin Lopez (calf injury) are the only players ruled out of this heavyweight clash.
The Catalan giants will have a big boost in midfield as Pedri is expected back for this game to feature alongside Marc Casado, the exact pivot pairing during last season's 4-2 win at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Raphinha is set for his second start since 25 September, while Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski are expected to complete the final third pairing.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Balde, Pedri, De Jong, Olmo, Yamal, Lewandowski & Raphinha.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 3-1 Alaves
- Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona
- Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Celta Vigo 2-4 Barcelona
- Club Brugge 3-3 Barcelona
Atletico Madrid preview: Eyeing their eighth consecutive victory
As for Atleti, Robin Le Normand is not expected back in action until the second week of December due to a knee injury, while Marcos Llorente still has fitness issues to deal with ahead of this key clash.
Jan Oblak was back in goal for the capital outfit against Real Oviedo after missing out in the team's two previous outings due to injury.
Also, eager to close down the gap on Barcelona, Diego Simeone could decide to deploy a 4-4-2 formation with an attacking pairing of Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez for this game, a system which worked so well during the Madrid derby win.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Hancko, Gimenez, Molina, Llorente, Gallagher, Koke, Barrios, Simeone, Sorloth & Alvarez.
Last five matches
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
- Getafe 0-1 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 3-1 Levante
- Atletico Madrid 3-1 USG
Player to watch: Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski set up Barcelona's first goal in their 3-1 win against Alaves last weekend. The former Bayern Munich forward is the team's top scorer in La Liga this season with eight goals. He also has five goal contributions in his last five encounters with Atletico Madrid.