Another El Clasico is upon us, as Blaugrana host Los Blancos in the second leg of the 2022-23 Copa del Rey Semifinal, so we have prepared the best Barcelona vs. Real Madrid betting pick along with the latest team stats, news, and odds update.
Barcelona – Real Madrid Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (5.4.2023)
The stake is always huge when Barcelona and Real Madrid lock horns. We are expecting another exciting El Clasico, as the prize is a place in the Copa del Rey Final, so both Barcelona and Real Madrid will try their best to come out on top.
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Initial Situation
Barca have defeated Real Sociedad 1-0, Ceuta 5-0, and CF Intercity 4-3 to reach the semifinal of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid have beaten Cacereno 1-0, Villareal 3-2, and Atletico Madrid 3-1 to make it to the final four. Los Blancos lost 1-0 to Barcelona at home in the first leg of the semifinal.
Barcelona Stats & Form
Barcelona are riding a five-game winning streak following Saturday’s 4-0 thrashing of Elche on the road in the Spanish La Liga. During that stretch, Barca have scored nine goals while surrendering just one in return. They are undefeated in nine consecutive outings at home, recording seven wins and a couple of draws in the process.
Robert Lewandowski bagged a pair of goals and notched up an assist against Elche last Saturday. The veteran striker now has 27 goals in all competitions on his season tally, while winger Raphinha has accounted for nine goals and nine dishes across 38 matches.
Real Madrid Stats & Form
Los Blancos dismantled Valladolid 6-0 at home on Sunday afternoon. It was their third victory in four matches along with a 2-1 defeat at Camp Nou on March 19. Over their last nine road contests in all competitions, Los Blancos have registered five wins, three losses, and a draw to go with an 18:10 goal difference.
Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick against Valladolid, and the 35-year-old striker now has 22 goals and five assists in 30 appearances in 2022-23. Vinicius Junior has recorded 19 goals and 13 assists so far this season, while Rodrygo has posted 11 goals and nine dishes.
Barcelona – Real Madrid: Head-to-Head
Barca meet Real Madrid for the fifth time this season, and Blaugrana aim for their fourth straight victory over Los Blancos. After a 3-1 defeat at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in their first league encounter in 2022-23, Barca have beaten Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup Final, 1-0 in the first leg of this semifinal, and 2-1 in their second meeting in La Liga. Still, in their previous five dates at Camp Nou, Barcelona have only recorded one win along with a pair of draws and losses.
Barcelona – Real Madrid Odds
The bookmakers favor Barcelona over Real Madrid, and you can take the hosts at 2.20 odds with bet365 Sportsbook. Both Teams to Score YES sits at 1.70 on bet365, while Over 2.5 Goals pays 1.85 at Unibet. Barcelona’s defense has been outstanding in La Liga all season, so the bookies are not expecting a proper high-scoring affair even though both teams are loaded attacking-wise.
After a 1-0 defeat at home in the first leg, Los Blancos have to beat Barcelona in the second leg if they want to reach the Copa del Rey Final. Hereof, I’m looking for the visitors to take an attacking approach which would leave a lot of space for Barcelona’s dangerous counter-attacks. That’s the reason why I’m backing both teams to score at 1.70 odds with bet365 Sportsbook. Real Madrid trail Barcelona by huge 12 points in La Liga. Los Blancos will be fired up to stop their losing streak against the arch-rivals, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Real Madrid grab a narrow victory to force extra time at Camp Nou.
Betting tip and prediction: Barcelona – Real Madrid (5.4.2023)