This Sunday’s El Clásico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona is expected to reignite a fierce rivalry. Real Madrid (24-6-1) advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals despite a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Wednesday. The victory came from a 4-3 advantage in penalty kicks. Barcelona (21-7-3) on the other hand, lost to Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 on Tuesday, ending their UEFA Champions League campaign. Six of Real Madrid’s last eight La Liga games against Barcelona have resulted in victories.
The game will begin at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, at 3 p.m. ET. According to the most recent Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, Real Madrid is the -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100), while Barcelona is the +300 underdog. The total number of goals scored has a 3.5 over/under, and a draw is valued at +290. See what seasoned SportsLine soccer analyst Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say before committing to any Barcelona vs. Real Madrid selections or El Clasico predictions.
Eimer is a frequent bettor with extensive knowledge of leagues and players worldwide. He has covered the FA Cup, Serie A, the English Premier League, and much more since joining SportsLine. He was on fire in 2023, going 248-234-12, paying out $2,593 to $100 wagerers. 86-59-5 in the Premier League was one of the records, good for a $3,463 profit. He’s way up for everyone who follows him.
Eimer has now examined Real Madrid vs. Barcelona from every perspective and determined his predictions for the La Liga. To see Eimer’s selections, go to SportsLine right now. The following are the trends and betting lines for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid:
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid over/under: 3.5 goals
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid betting lines: Barcelona +300, Real Madrid -130, and Draw +290.
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid spread: Real Madrid -0.5 (-130)
- RM: With 67 goals scored, he leads the Spanish La Liga.
- BAR: In league play, possess a plus-28 goal difference.
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Reasons to support Real Madrid
Rodrygo has had a remarkable run. In his last four games, he has scored five goals, one of which came on Wednesday against Manchester City. On March 31, in La Liga competition, he scored both goals in the 2-0 win against Athletic Club. He has made 30 appearances (25 starts) this season, with 31 of his 77 shots on goal, 10 goals, and five assists.
Joselu, a forward, is another one of Real Madrid’s best attacking players. The 34-year-old has made 29 La Liga appearances, starting 11 of them, and has tallied eight goals and two assists on 51 shots, 22 of which have been on target. On April 13, he had two shots, one of which went in. The team defeated Mallorca 1-0. On February 18, he scored his last league goal in a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
Reasons to support Barcelona
Robert Lewandowski, a seasoned striker, drives the attack. Lewandowski has made 28 appearances in La Liga action, including 25 starts. On 80 shots, 31 of which were on target, he has 13 goals and 8 assists. On March 17, he scored one goal and provided two assists on three shots—two of which were on target—in a 3-0 win against Atletico Madrid. This season, the 35-year-old Polish player has scored two goals three times; his most recent one came in a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo in February.
Joao Felix is a forward who has made 24 appearances, including 18 starts, and has seven goals and three assists. Felix has attempted 51 shots, 21 of which were on goal. The Portuguese player, 24, has been playing well lately in La Liga. On April 13, he scored in a 1-0 victory against Cadiz on three shots. He scored a goal in the 3-0 victory against Atletico Madrid on March 17 and contributed an assist in the 1-0 victory over Las Palmas on March 30.
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Eimer has thoroughly examined Sunday’s El Clasico match from all angles and is taking the Under on goal total. He has also locked in another certain best bet and a comprehensive analysis of the game.
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