Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Preview, 18 Dec 2019

Here's our Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction analysis: Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction and Preview for Wednesday's La Liga fixture. Camp Nou will be the eye of the storm as eternal rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid clash. It doesn’t get any hotter in the Spanish top flight than when these two sides meet - blood, tears and raw passion, just to get a win in the fabled El Classico.

Both sides are tied at top spot and such is the rivalry that has stretched across generations. Bragging rights will not be the only prize that comes with a victory here. Who will come out on top in this duel of La Liga giants?

Match status: 2019-20 La Liga - Matchweek 10
Kick-off: Wednesday 18 Dec 2019, 08:00pm CET
 Venue: Camp Nou (Barcelona)

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Barcelona v Real Madrid Team News

Barcelona are roaring heading into this clash. Their star man Lionel Messi is on a roll and on fire having just added another accolade in his trophy-full cabinet. As if on cue, Coach Ernesto Valverde’s had him rested in Champions League duty against Inter Milan, a game they went on to claim the Italian scalps in a 2-1 affair.

They mean business the Catalans if a 5-2 thrashing of Mallorca doesn’t fit the bill - a game where the world’s best player scored a hat trick. The Blaugrana are on a nine-run unbeaten form in all competitions and last lost at home in July (W11 D1). Clearly, teams don’t like coming to Camp Nou but Real Madrid might not be among them.

Los Blancos are always out for an El Classico win, even when they are having a dismal season, sometimes even both teams having to play it dirty. That is what makes El Classico what it is and the capital club sit tied atop with Barcelona at 35 points.

The Spanish Kings have only lost once this season and coach Zidane is trying to come up with the magic formula that will bring out the best of star summer signing Eden Hazard. Too bad he will likely sit this one out.

Currently, in-form French striker Karim Benzema has been bearing most of the goal scoring duties and was even on target last weekend to salvage Real Madrid a point with a last-gasp strike against Valencia at the Mestalla. Such misgivings have led to a cumulative 5 draws which have kind of pressured the team.

In the Champions League as well, it was a show of moments of weakness in the white side of Madrid. If such displays are put here in the Camp Nou, any slip-ups, will be dealt with ruthlessly. Messi will ensure that for sure.

Injured or Suspended Players:

Barcelona will be without former Dortmund sensation Dembele O. out with a Thigh Injury.

Real Madrid have some headaches in the names of Asensio M.(Knee Injury), Hazard E.(Ankle Injury), Marcelo (Calf Injury) and Rodriguez J.(Knee Injury)

Head-to-Head La Liga Record: Barcelona v Real Madrid

2018-19 Spanish La Liga
Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona

2018-19 Spanish La Liga
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid

2017-18 Spanish La Liga
Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid

2017-18 Spanish La Liga
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona

Pre-Match Odds:

Barcelona - 1.79
Draw - 4.30
Real Madrid - 4.32

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Predictions

Barcelona are likely to carry the day here but this is El Classico. Anything is possible. Messi’s genius wins matches but this is no ordinary match. Trust the Argentinian’s talents to put him in the action but lethal marksman Benzema will be on the prowl too and would likely get on the score sheet too. The famous Spanish derby will likely end with shared spoils with both sides checking in.