Tomás Yelmini
This weekend, Spanish soccer offers us the first big match of 2023 as Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona will be facing each other at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. The home team is in 4th place in La Liga with 27 points, while the “blaugranas” are the leaders of the tournament with 38 points (the same number of points as Real Madrid).
At JefeBet we tell you how both teams are coming into this game corresponding to La Liga Matchday 16. In our preview you will also have access to our predictions, betting odds and probable lineups fo this Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona La Liga Matchday 16 Game on January 8, 2023
- Where: Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium – Madrid, Spain
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 4 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Atlético Madrid (+205) / Tie (+230) / Barcelona (+125)
- Asian Handicap: Atlético Madrid (+0.5, -170) / Barcelona (-0.5, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110) / Under (-110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-150) / No (+120)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Atletico Madrid Preview
Of the last five games, the locals lost two, tied one and won two, the last one being against Elche, whom they defeated by a score of 2 to 0. They are two points behind 3rd place currently occupied by Real Sociedad, and if they want to stay in the Champions League zone, they must win, given that Athletic Bilbao is only two points behind them.
The man to keep an eye on is Antoine Griezmann, who has played 936 minutes, scoring five goals and assisting on six occasions, numbers that position him as the second-best player in that category in La Liga. In terms of absentees, Mario Hermoso will not be able to play due to suspension, while Argentine Rodrigo De Paul and Montenegrin Stefan Savic could join the squad.
Probable lineup (5-3-2): Jan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, Stefan Savic, José Giménez, Reinildo, Yannick Carrasco, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Marcos Llorente, Koke, Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann.
Barcelona Preview
A small setback against Espanyol (1-1 draw) prevented Barcelona from winning five straight games and consolidating its position as the sole leader of the league. In any case, they are still up there with 38 points, although Real Madrid, who are not giving them time to take a breath, also have the same number of points today.
The big absence will be striker Robert Lewandowski, who will be out for three games due to suspension. So much of what happens up top will rely on the magic of Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, who has played 965 minutes this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde, Sergio Busquets, Pedri, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembelé, Ferrán Torres.
JefeBet Prediction
Atletico Madrid won its last two home matches against FC Barcelona in La Liga, and in both cases did not concede a goal. In addition, Joao Félix is on a good scoring streak, having scored in three consecutive matches (Cádiz, Espanyol and Elche), totaling four goals.
Will Barça be another victim of the Portuguese striker? At JefeBet we think so, and we also think that Atlético de Madrid will this match win to bring some peace to their fans, who are somewhat tense after a first half of the season with adverse results (especially in European Competitions).
Prediction: Atlético de Madrid wins 2-1.
