runsmedia,-The fierce match between Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga season 2022/2023 will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 21:15 WIB at Spotify Camp Nou. This match will be the second meeting of the teams this season after Barcelona previously managed to win narrowly with a score of 1-0 at Atletico’s home through Ousmane Dembele’s goal.
The following are Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid predictions and live streaming links
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid live streaming link is at the end of this article.
Barcelona currently still tops the La Liga standings with a considerable advantage over its eternal rival, Real Madrid. However, in their last two matches, Barcelona failed to win and had to settle for a draw. This provides an opportunity for Atletico Madrid to steal points at Barcelona headquarters and reduce the difference in points in the standings.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are in their best form this season with nine wins from their last 12 matches. This impressive performance makes them even more confident to face Barcelona at Camp Nou.
In the match, there will be a battle between two teams with the best defense record in La Liga this season. Atletico Madrid have conceded just 21 goals in 29 matches, while Barcelona are even more impressive with only 9 goals conceded in the same number of matches.
Both teams are also among the 3 teams with the best defense performance among the top 5 European leagues. In addition, there are Lazio from the Italian Serie A League who have conceded just 20 goals and Napoli who also have the same conceding record as Atletico.
In terms of clean sheets, Barcelona is also superior by achieving 22 clean sheets, while Atletico Madrid only has 12 clean sheets. However, Atletico have Antoine Griezmann who will be a serious threat to Barcelona’s defense. Griezmann, who played for Barcelona in the previous season, is now defending Atletico and will try to steal points at the opponent’s headquarters.
Barcelona itself has an advantage in attack with the presence of Polish striker R.Lewandowski. this player is able to create many opportunities and pose a serious threat to Atletico’s defense.
This match will be a proving ground for both teams to prove who really has the best defense in La Liga this season. In addition, this match will also be an arena to fight for three very important points in the championship competition and finish in the top two at the end of the season.
In the match prediction, the battle between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will run very fierce and tight. Both teams have their own advantages and it is difficult to predict who will come out as the winner.
Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid line-up
Barcelona (4-3-3): Ter Stegen; Araujo; Busquets; Balde, Kounde; Pedri, Kessie; Gavi, Garcia; Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Coach: Xavi.
Squad info: Roberto (injury), Christensen (injury), De Jong (doubtful), Pedri (doubtful), Dembele (doubtful).
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Koke; Lemar; Hermoso, Savic, Molina; Carrasco, De Paul; Griezmann, Gimenez; Correa.
Coach: Diego Simeone.
Squad info: Kondogbia (suspension), Llorente (suspension), Mandava (injury), Depay (doubtful).
Head-to-head Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid
Head to head in La Liga
- Barcelona wins: 77
- Draws: 42
- Atletico Madrid wins: 52.
Last 5 Meetings
- (09/01/2023) Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (06/02/2022) Barcelona 4-2 Atletico (La Liga)
- (03/10/2021) Atletico 2-0 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (08/05/2021) Barcelona 0-0 Atletico (La Liga)
- (22/11/2020) Atletico 1-0 Barcelona (La Liga).
Barcelona’s Last 5 Matches (M-M-K-S-S)
- (03/20/23) Barcelona 2-1 Madrid (La Liga)
- (02/04/23) Elche 0-4 Barcelona (La Liga)
- (06/04/23) Barcelona 0-4 Madrid (Copa del Rey)
- (11/04/23) Barcelona 0-0 Girona (La Liga)
- (16/04/23) Getafe 0-0 Barcelona (La Liga).
Atletico Madrid’s Last 5 Matches (M-M-M-M-M)
- (14/03/23) Girona 0-1 Atletico (La Liga)
- (03/19/23) Atletico 3-0 Valencia (La Liga)
- (03/04/23) Atletico 1-0 Betis (La Liga)
- (10/04/23) Rayo 1-2 Atletico (La Liga)
- (16/04/23) Atletico 2-1 Almeria (La Liga).
