17 December 2019, by: Carl Lewis

Barcelona v Real Madrid: El Clasico Betting Guide

One of footballs greatest rivalries, Barcelona v Real Madrid, is upon us. After the initial match was postponed in October, the two will meet at the Camp Nou in their first clash of the season.

Adding to the excitement of the event is the chance for either club to gain an outright lead at the top of La Liga.

BET: EL CLASICO

 

La Liga’s top two sides do battle on Wednesday night with the rivals deadlocked on 35 league points this season. Barcelona edge Madrid at the top of the log because of their superior goal difference.

Barcelona’s excellent winning run of form came to an end against Real Sociedad after a 2-2 draw. The hosts are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions and remain unbeaten at home all season. While Real Madrid are on a run of 11 games without defeat across all competitions.

It’s a really tough one to call with both teams hitting their stride after an average start to their respective campaigns.

BET: EL CLASICO

2019 Real Madrid 0 : 1 Barcelona 

2019 Real Madrid 0 : 3 Barcelona 

2019 Barcelona 1 : 1 Real Madrid 

2018 Barcelona 5 : 1 Real Madrid 

2018 Barcelona 2 : 2 Real Madrid 

2017 Real Madrid 0 : 3 Barcelona

BET: EL CLASICO

Both teams have scored before half-time in Barcelona’s last three competitive games.

Suggested BET: First Half BTTS at 2.35

Both teams have scored in the second half in four of Madrid’s last five competitive fixtures.

There’s been at least four yellow cards in each of the last six El Clasico’s – two saw a red card.

Suggested BET: Most Bookings? Barcelona at 1.65 or Madrid at 0.95

Barcelona have scored at least 4 goals in their last 4 home La Liga matches.

Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 6 home La Liga matches.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Barcelona’s last 7 home La Liga games.

Suggested BET: Over 2.5 goals at 0.50

Real Madrid are undefeated in their last 7 La Liga matches.

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Lionel Messi has scored a hat-trick in consecutive Barcelona home games – he has 18 El Clasico goals. This season he’s scored 12 and assisted six.

Suggested BET: Messi to score anytime 0.60

Karim Benzema has been Madrid’s first goalscorer in all four away games he’s scored in – he’s netted in Madrid’s last three top-flight Clásico victories. He has 12 goals and five assists this season.

Suggested BET: Benzema to score anytime 1.45

BET: EL CLASICO

Jordi Alba should be available once again after injury to start at left-back for Barcelona.

Ivan Rakitic is expected to get another start in midfield after helping to stabilise the side recently.

Suggested BET: Ivan Rakitic to score anytime at 15.00

Sergi Roberto should get the nod ahead of Nelson Semedo at right-back for the hosts.

Ferland Mendy returns from suspension for the visitors and should start at left-back.

Fede Valverde is expected to start in midfield owing to his excellent performances of late.

Gareth Bale could partner Karim Benzema in attack for Zinedine Zidane’s men.

Suggested BET: Gareth Bale to score anytime at 8.75

BET: EL CLASICO

Suggested BET: Over 2.5 goals at 0.50

Suggested BET: BTTS at 0.50

Suggested BET: Draw and over 1.5 goals at 3.50

Suggested BET: Real Madrid or Draw at 1.05

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