Atletico Madrid v Barcelona Betting Tips [16 March 2025]

Atletico Madrid will host a big game for a second straight time within a week as they welcome Barcelona to Madrid. Over time this match has grown in profile, and this time it offers a fresh twist in the title race. Atletico sit third and Barcelona top; here is our preview and prediction.

Atletico Madrid are coming from a taxing Champions League match, at home to Real Madrid. Laden with controversy, the match saw the end of Atletico’s journey in Europe.

They beat Real Madrid 1-0 in normal time, drawing 2-2 on aggregate before losing on penalties. Next up is their third meeting of the season with Barcelona, Atleti seeking to go unbeaten in three.

Barcelona were also in action in midweek. Theirs was a much more comfortable outing though, as they dispatched Benfica 3-1 within 90 minutes.

Facing an opponent who just played 120 minutes and the agony of losing in post match penalties, Barcelona will have the favorites’ feel. They won in their last two visits here, and will hope to make it three, as they carry an unbeaten run in 2025.

The last team to beat Barcelona was actually Atletico Madrid, back in December. They’ve gone one to win 14 of the 17 matches after that, though one of those they failed to win was against Atletico. That one ended 4-4.

Barcelona will head back to Madrid seeking to avenge their last defeat. Blaugrana haven't tasted defeat since falling 2-1 at home to Atletico. They’ve built up some good momentum for this game and will be fired up for the match. With three points crucial to both teams’ title challenge, in-form Barca will be favorites against their hosts.

Atletico could be jaded, coming from a grueling encounter and eventually a painful loss in the Champions League. Our prediction for Atletico Madrid v Barcelona is for Barcelona to win.