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In a Champions League position, Atlético de Madrid (8W-4L-3D; 27 points) will welcome FC Barcelona (12W-1L-2D; 38 points), who are currently in a Champions League position. The game kicks off at 9:00 PM CEST on Sunday at Metropolitano Stadium. Atlético de Madrid have had eight wins in the most recent 15 matches as they head into this match with the home advantage. Meanwhile, the visiting FC Barcelona have won 12 times in the most recent 14 matches and are a frontrunner in the LaLiga standings, which also brings with it the possibility of playing in the UCL tournament.
Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona last met each other on February 6, 2022, a match which ended in a victory for Madrid. Atlético de Madrid have a record of 5-2-3 in their most recent 10 matchups against FC Barcelona. In the 10 previous matches that these two have faced off against one another, Atlético de Madrid has scored 11 total goals compared to FC Barcelona’s 13.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Atlético de Madrid vs FC Barcelona LaLiga Match on January 8, 2023
Where: Metropolitano Stadium – Madrid, Spain
When: 9:00 PM CEST on Sunday, January 8, 2023
Betting on FC Barcelona
Record: 12-1-2 | League Standing: 1
FC Barcelona come into this clash with 38 points so far this season and are one of the top teams in the LaLiga standings, which also brings with it the possibility of playing in the UCL tournament. They drew against RCD Espanyol 1-1 last Saturday and so far this season, they have picked up 12 wins, one loss, and two draws in 15 fixtures. When they have come out on top, it’s mainly been thanks, in many ways, to the performances from Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele. FC Barcelona fans will be watching to see if the duo can propel them to success in the match against Atlético de Madrid.
Absences and Injuries
FC Barcelona does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Atlético de Madrid
Record: 8-4-3 | League Standing: 4
Atlético de Madrid enter into this match with a record of eight wins, four losses, and three draws over 15 games. The club has had eight wins in the last 15 matches and have netted a total of 20 goals while conceding 0. This has mainly been due to the vigor demonstrated by Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann. In their last match,Atlético de Madrid outplayed Elche CF 2-0.
Absences and Injuries
Atlético de Madrid does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Atlético de Madrid vs FC Barcelona | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: FC Barcelona (+125) at FanDuel
FC Barcelona are considered the favorite by many soccer fans and oddsmakers. The squad is hoping that this month looks better than the last; they come into this matchup with a winning percentage that was far less than amazing. In comparison, Atlético de Madrid boasts a winning percentage.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-110) at BetMGM
Atlético de Madrid averaged 0.0 goals last month. FC Barcelona on the other hand, recorded an average of 1.0 goals last month for comparison.
Spread Pick: FC Barcelona -0.25 Goals (-110) at DraftKings
FC Barcelona will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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