Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Time and where to watch LaLiga game including match preview, team news and predicted lineups
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, time and where to watch || Credit: Imago

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: Time and where to watch LaLiga game including match preview, team news and predicted lineups

Stephen Oladehinde 10:43 - 01.12.2023

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid will clash in a highly anticipated La Liga encounter at Camp Nou on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Match Preview

Both teams are aiming to secure a crucial victory that could propel them towards the top of the league table.

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Team news

Barcelona: The team has faced injury challenges, especially in midfield, with notable players like Pedri and Frenkie de Jong only recently returning to action. 

However, Gavi’s season has ended due to injury. Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen might miss the match due to a back problem, with Inaki Pena ready to step in​.

Barcelona youngsters Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal | Imago
Barcelona youngsters Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal | Imago

Predicted Line-ups

Atletico Madrid: They are without Thomas Lemar and Vitolo due to injuries. Coach Diego Simeone is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that played well against Feyenoord recently​​.

Barcelona (4-3-3): Pena; Cancelo, Kounde, Araujo, Balde; Pedri, Gundogan, De Jong; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Felix​​.

Atletico Madrid (5-3-2): Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Riquelme; Llorente, Koke, De Paul; Morata, Griezmann​​.

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup || Credit: Imago
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup || Credit: Imago

Head-to-Head and Recent Form

Head-to-Head: In their last five encounters, Barcelona has 3 wins, Atletico Madrid has 1 win, and there's been 1 draw. Their last meeting ended in a 1-0 victory for Barcelona​​.

Current Form: Barcelona's recent form in all competitions is WLWDW, while Atletico Madrid has shown strong form with LWWWW

Prediction and Betting Tips

Match Prediction: The match is expected to be closely contested as both teams have similar objectives and points, but Barcelona is predicted to edge out a victory with a scoreline of 2-1​​.

Betting Tips: The odds for a home win are at 1.95, a draw at 3.75, and an away win at 3.70. The prediction for betting is a home win with over 2.5 goals, at odds of 3.30. The correct score prediction is a 3:1 win for Barcelona​

Time, Venue, and Where to Watch 

Venue and Time: The match will take place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm WAT.

Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez will officiate the game

In Nigeria, fans can watch the match on popular sports channels that broadcast LaLiga matches, such as SuperSport. Live streaming may also be available through various sports apps and websites that have broadcasting rights for LaLiga.