Ailing Barcelona hope the atmosphere at Camp Nou can provide the edge Saturday when they host arch-rival Real Madrid in a 2023-34 Spanish La Liga El Clasico matchup. Barca (8-1-1) sit one point behind league leader Real Madrid (7-3-0) and second-place Girona entering El Clasico. The home team won each leg last season, and Real have a slight 77-35-74 edge in the rivals' all-time league showdowns. Both sides come off 2-1 Champions League victories this week, as Real knocked off Braga on the road Tuesday and Barca beat Shakhtar Donetsk at home Wednesday.
Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET in Barcelona, Spain. The latest Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds list Barcelona as slight +140 favorites (risk $100 to win $140). Real are +150 underdogs, a draw is priced at +225 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Real Madrid vs. Barcelona picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the 2022-23 EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01) and the Europa League (+1.60). Anyone who follows him is way up.
Now, Green has broken down Barcelona vs. Real Madrid from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Real Madrid vs. Barcelona:
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid spread: Barcelona -0.5 (+150)
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid over/under: 2.5 goals
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid money line: Barcelona +140, Real Madrid +150, Draw +225
- BAR: Has scored at least two goals in nine of 13 total matches.
- RMA: Has conceded more than once in two of 13 overall games.
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid pick: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Barcelona
The hosts have several injury questions but have the depth and some emerging youngsters who can answer the call. Star striker Robert Lewandowski (five goals) and midfielder Frenkie De Jong are among those fighting to be fit in time to play. Players like Ferran Torres, Joao Felix and youngsters Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez could take on larger roles. Torres and Lopez scored against Shakhtar, as Barca won despite having eight academy players on the roster.
Torres is averaging 51 minutes per game but has three goals, and Felix, Yamal and Lopez all have one in league play. The Blaugrana have won all four matches there, outscoring opponents 10-2. They had a 7-3 advantage in shots on net in the last home meeting, a 2-1 victory. Barca also will hold the ball as much as they can, and they lead La Liga in possession by a wide margin. They hold the ball an average of 68% of matches, 10% more than any other team. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Real Madrid
Los Blancos are much healthier and had one more day to rest, which was needed since their UCL match was in Portugal while Barca played at home. Fatigue shouldn't be an issue, and Barcelona could be missing a half-dozen key players. Real's top player has been in stunning form, as Jude Bellingham has 11 goals in 12 matches since joining from Borussia Dortmund over the summer. The 20-year-old midfielder leads La Liga with eight goals and also has two assists in league matches.
Real lead the league in shots with 178 and have put 72 on net, also a league-high. Facilitators Rodrygo (one goal, one assist) and Toni Kroos (team-high three assists) can pick apart most defenses. Barcelona have conceded 10 goals already after allowing 20 all of last season. Los Blancos have allowed seven in the 10 matches, and only 29% of opponent shots are on target. Vinicius Junior (two goals, one assist) will cause trouble for Barca's back line alongside Bellingham. See which team to pick here.
How to make Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks
Green has broken down Saturday's El Clasico showdown from every angle. He has locked in two confident best bets, including a strong plus-money play, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Spanish La Liga picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Barcelona vs. Real Madrid on Saturday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Real Madrid vs. Barcelona have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in multiple areas, and find out.
