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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions & Tips - El Clasico spoils to be shared in Madrid

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2021

Ralph Staniforth 09 Apr 2021

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona predictions for Saturday’s La Liga meeting
El Clasico is being played at 9pm SAST at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano
Real Madrid have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 outings
I'm tipping BTTS, which has happened in 3 of Barcelona’s last 4 games
Betting tips, predictions and team news for Real Madrid vs Barcelona

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona Predictions

Real Madrid and Barcelona are expected to draw, as the fear of losing this top-of-the-table clash will be evident. Both sides have strong attacks, so BTTS is my best bet for the latest edition of El Clasico.

Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 12 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have won their last 5 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 matches (all competitions).
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 9 matches (all competitions).
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 19 matches (La Liga).
Barcelona have won 13 of their last 14 matches (La Liga).
Barcelona have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches (all competitions).

Head to Head

Real Madrid have a 90-86 advantage against Barcelona with 48 draws in 224 meetings.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 12 matches in all competitions and won their last five. Los Blancos are third in La Liga, three points behind Atletico Madrid and two points behind Barcelona.

Zinedine Zidane’s side won 3-1 at Celta Vigo before a 2-0 home win against Eibar.

Real Madrid’s last match was a 3-1 home win against Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. They had 7-1 shots on target with Vinícius Júnior bagging a brace and Marco Asensio on target.

Real Madrid Injuries & Team News

Real Madrid centre back Sergio Ramos is injured with Raphael Varane doubtful are testing positive for COVID-19.

Right back Dani Carvajal is injured alongside winger Eden Hazard.

Barcelona Form

Barcelona are undefeated in their last nine matches in all competitions and have won 13 of their last 14 games in La Liga. The Catalan club sit one point behind league leaders Atletico Madrid.

Ronald Koeman’s side won 4-1 against Huesca before a 6-1 win at Real Sociedad. Lionel Messi and Sergino Dest scored twice again with Griezmann with Ousmane Dembélé getting in on the act.

Barcelona’s last match was a 1-0 home win against Real Valladolid after having 68% possession and 25-7 shots. They left it late with Ousmane Dembele scoring the winner in the 90th minute.

Barcelona Injuries & Team News

Barcelona centre-back Pique is close to a return and the versatile Sergi Roberto could feature after a long injury layoff.

Attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho and forward Ansu Fati remain out injured.

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Verdict

Real Madrid v Barcelona

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both gunning for the Spanish La Liga title, so a defeat for either side could be disastrous. I'm tipping a draw, with BTTS my best bet.

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