April 1, 2025
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Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Preview & Betting Tips
Wednesday | 19:30 UTC | Civitas Metropolitano
We’re all square at 4-4 heading into the second leg of this Copa del Rey semi-final, so buckle in. Both Atletico Madrid and Barcelona lit up the first leg and there’s every chance we’re in for another high-scoring thriller on Wednesday night.
Atletico Stuttering at the Wrong Time
Diego Simeone’s side were held 1-1 by Espanyol last weekend, meaning they’re now winless in 4 of the 5 in 90 minutes across all competitions. Out of the Champions League and 9 points adrift in La Liga, the Copa del Rey is their only realistic shot at silverware.
But defensive issues remain- Atleti have kept just 2 clean sheets in their last 7 games, with Barcelona scoring 8 goals in their last 2 meetings against them.
Barcelona in Full Flow
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are flying. The Catalans extended their winning run to 6 matches with a dominant 4-1 win over Girona, and they’ve scored 3+ goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Similar to Atleti, they have appeared vulnerable defensively, conceding in 3 of their last 4 matches. However, they remain unbeaten in their last 20 games across all competitions.
How the Bookies See It
- Atletico Madrid– 2.84
- Barcelona: 2.36
- Draw (90 mins): 3.60
(Odds via Insant Casino at time of writing)
Head-to-Head: Barca’s Edge
Barcelona lead the overall head-to-head record between the two sides, having recorded 111 wins to Atletico’s 77, while there have also been 57 draws in this particular fixture. 3 of the last 4 meetings have seen over 3.5 goals.
Players to Watch: Lewandowski & Alvarez
Robert Lewandowski is in unstoppable form with 38 goals in all comps. He’s scored in 3 of his last 4 against Atleti and is 2.20 anytime with Insant Casino.
Julian Alvarez has netted 6 in his last 8 and scored in the last 2 v Barca. He’s 2.65 anytime with Insant Casino.
Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Azpilicueta; Simeone, Gallagher, Barrios, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann
Barcelona: Szczęsny; Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; Gavi, Pedri, de Jong; Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski
Stephen’s Betting Tips
✅ Lewandowski Anytime Goalscorer – 2.20 Insant Casino)
✅ Over 3.5 Total Goals- 2.41 (Insant Casino)
✅ Alvarez Anytime Goalscorer- 2.65 (Insant Casino)
Bet on Atletico Madrid v Barcelona
Odds correct at time of writing.
