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Xavi Hernandez had plenty of success as a player at Barcelona, but now he'll look to defeat Real Madrid as a manager when the longtime rivals battle in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Xavi's side enters Wednesday's clash unbeaten in their last five fixtures across all competitions. Real Madrid, meanwhile, currently sits five points clear at the top of the La Liga table after securing a 4-1 win over Valencia on Saturday. 

Kickoff from King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is set for 2 p.m. ET.  Real Madrid is the -105 favorite (risk $105 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, with Barcelona the +260 underdog. A draw is listed at +270 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you make any Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks or Spanish Super Cup predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say. 

Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe. 

Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 14-8 and returning almost $500 for $100 bettors who have followed his soccer picks.

Now, Sutton has broken down Real Madrid vs. Barcelona from every angle and revealed his coveted Spanish Super Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid:

  • Real Madrid vs. Barcelona spread: Madrid -0.5 (-105)
  • Real Madrid vs. Barcelona over-under: 2.5 goals
  • Real Madrid vs. Barcelona money line: Madrid -105, Barcelona +260, Draw +270
  • RM: Real Madrid leads La Liga in goals scored this season with 45
  • BAR: Barcelona is unbeaten in its last five games across all competitions 

Why you should back Real Madrid 

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Barcelona when these two rivals met in October. Real Madrid's defense held Barcelona to just two shots on target in the win, and Los Blancos have given up just 18 goals in league play, the third-best mark in La Liga. 

Real Madrid leads the league in goals (45) and wins (15) this season, thanks to the dynamic duo of Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. Benzema has recorded 17 goals and seven assists in league play, while Vinicius ranks second in La Liga with 12 goals. Both players scored two goals apiece in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Valencia on Saturday. 

Why you should back Barcelona

Barcelona will get a significant boost from the expected return of Ansu Fati, who's been sidelined with a hamstring injury. Despite missing numerous games due to injury, Fati has made an impression when he's been on the pitch, scoring four goals in eight games. 

Striker Memphis Depay, who's leads Barcelona with eight goals in league play, is also expected to lead Barcelona's attack against a Real Madrid defense that has given up 12 shots on target in its last two fixtures. Barcelona also enters Wednesday's semifinal unbeaten in last five fixtures across all competitions. 

How to make Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks

Sutton has analyzed Real Madrid vs. Barcelona from every angle, and he is leaning under on the goal total. He also provides his best bet and gives his full breakdown of the match. He's only sharing his Spanish Super Cup picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Real Madrid vs. Barcelona? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, all from the expert who has crushed his soccer picks, and find out.