Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips and Predictions

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona predictions and betting tips for Wednesday night’s Champion League clash live on BT Sport at 7:45.

 

It’s the second leg of the quarter finals this week and Atletico vs Barcelona is still very much anyone’s game to take as both teams will fancy their chances of progressing to the semi finals. Our betting tipster has picked the best three Champions League betting tips for this one.

 

Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Predictions

 

Atletico will go into the game underdogs but maybe that’s only due to the big name of ‘Barcelona’ who never go into a game expecting to lose. Atletico’s home form is something that must worry Barca looking at the amount of goals they concede at Estadio Vicente Calderon. The ball has only entered the Atletico net 12 times in 22 home games this season.

 

Barca’s response to that might be that they have the incredible MSN frontline which no other team can compare to. They are going to need to at least match Atletico’s away goal in the 2-1 win at the Nou Camp because it’s hard to see Barcelona keeping a clean sheet. I think this could be a lot closer over the two legs than some may of thought.

 

This could be the upset of the Champions League, Barcelona knocked out in the quarter finals. They’re having a tough time lately only one point taken in their last three La Liga games meaning Atletico only sit three points behind them domestically. I think that it could be difficult for Barca to get through the Atletico defence but however, once they get one goal it’s all on Atletico to get a minimum of two which may mean Simeone has to change his plans.

 

The first goal is going to be crucial it could make or break both managers plans. However, I do think an early goal could open the floodgates for either side and my first Atletico vs Barcelona prediction is going to be both teams to score.

 

The best odds for BTTS in Atletico v Barcelona are 16/19 with 888Sport.

 

Either team could be under pressure constantly in this one depending on how the game goes and I think a lot is to ask of both defences. Maybe too much will be asked of Atletico’s dealing with the deadly trio. I think that it will come of no surprise if the front three earn themselves a penalty through quick play and trickery. It seems well worth a punt as well.

 

My second Atletico vs Barcelona prediction is going to be for a penalty to be awarded, so you don’t have to worry about one of MSN missing another! It will be a feisty game between two La Liga giants.

 

The best odds for a penalty in Atletico v Barcelona are 19/5 with Betfair.

 

Lionel Messi has scored six goals in this seasons UCL and will be more than a handful for the Atletico defence. His record speaks for itself and although it could be any of the front that you would want to back to score first. Messi seems a more than fair price.

 

My third and final Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona betting tip is going to be Lionel Messi to score first. The Argentine is 4/1 to get the first of the game with Ladbrokes and if he scores in the first 25 minutes you’ll get paid at DOUBLE the original odds – so 8/1.

 

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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Both teams to score – best odds of 16/19 with 888 Sport.

A penalty to be awarded – best odds of 19/5 with Betfair.

Lionel Messi to score first – best odds of 4/1 with Ladbrokes.

 

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