Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Match Preview, Prediction, Betting Tips, 17/03/2024

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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction

We predict Atletico Madrid to win 2-1. Barcelona may have avoided defeat in their last nine matches, but they are likely to fall short against Atletico Madrid because the hosts won 19 of their last 21 home matches across all competitions, including their 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid are likely to score two or more goals. Barcelona may have conceded two or more goals in two of their last ten matches; they are likely to concede at least two goals against Atletico Madrid because Diego Simeone’s men scored 2+ goals in their last three home matches.

Match Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Atletico Madrid may have struggled to maintain their consistency this season, but they are a difficult side to play against at home, having won 19 of their last 21 home matches this season already. They remain in the top four race, as they occupy the 4th position with 55 points, six points behind 3rd-placed Barcelona. Atletico reached the quarterfinals when they came from behind to beat Inter Milan on penalties.

Barca are looking to close in on league leaders, Real Madrid, as they currently sit in the 3rd position with 61 points, eight points off the submit. The Catalans are unbeaten in their last nine matches across all competitions, and they progressed nicely to the Champions League quarter-final with a comfortable 3-1 win at home in the second leg.

Predicted Starting Lineups 

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Lino, Hermoso, Gabriel, Witsel, Llorente, Saul, De Paul, Koke, Morata, Griezmann

Barcelona: Ter Stegen, Cancelo, Araujo, Cubarsi, Kounde, De Jong, Christensen, Gundogan, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix