Barcelona and Atlético Madrid Recent Performances
Barcelona achieved their fourth consecutive victory in La Liga by defeating Alavés 3-1, even after conceding an early goal. Raphinha’s first start since returning from injury provided a rare bright spot for coach Hansi Flick, though he found few positives in the overall display.
Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid remains just three points behind Barcelona after securing a 2-0 win over Oviedo, marking their sixth successive win in the league. They have set a record by being the first team to score first in all of their first 14 La Liga matches this season.
Home Advantage and Historical Matchup
Barcelona has been on a roll at home, winning their last seven league games while averaging 3.29 goals per match, scoring at least three goals in each of their previous four games. The upcoming match will take place at Camp Nou, which is operating at a reduced capacity.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, Barcelona has triumphed in seven of their last nine La Liga contests against Atlético (W7, D1, L1), with their only loss occurring during the last season’s meeting. They have maintained an impressive record, remaining unbeaten in 18 of their last 19 home league matches against Atlético.
Important Statistics and Player Availability
Atlético has recorded five clean sheets over their last six league games, while Barcelona has managed to obtain five corners in each of their last three outings. Each of Barcelona’s last three home encounters has resulted in exactly four goals being scored.
Raphinha provided an assist in the match against Alavés, and notably, six of his last nine goals for Barcelona have come after the 50th minute. Alexander Sørloth scored two goals before halftime against Oviedo but has yet to find the net away from home in La Liga this season.
Injury Updates and Match Expectations
Barcelona does not have any new injury worries but will still be without Fermín López and Gavi. Atlético will continue to miss the services of Robin Le Normand and Marcos Llorente due to fitness issues.
With both teams in outstanding form and separated by just three points, the upcoming match is anticipated to be fiercely competitive. Based on the analysis, a draw is considered a sensible prediction for the match.