Latest pick 17.05 17:00 Barcelona - Atletico Madrid Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid On Saturday Barcelona will host Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou for the last round of the 2013/2014 Spanish Primera Division. The La Liga title is on the line when Atletico Madrid travel to the formidable Camp Nou. Barcelona enter Saturday’s clash with a great chance to triumph in Spain once again. With a victory at Camp Nou, the Catalonian club can take 5th La Liga title in 6 years. It is a fortunate turn of events for the hosts, as none of the top 3 clubs in Spain have won their last 2 league matches. However, Barca are unbeaten in their last 5 matches in all competitions. In their last 3 matches in all competitions, they’ve conceded 4 goals, which may not be a substantial tally, but considering the opposition of Getafe, Elche, and Segunda Division Girona, they really should be doing better. In 5 matches against Atletico Madrid this season, Barcelona have drawn four times and lost once. Atletico Madrid have blown two straight opportunities in La Liga action that would’ve ultimately won them their first title since the 1995-1996 season. Now, they must take at least a draw at Camp Nou, where the hosts have won 6 of their last 7 league matches. It has been a puzzling turn of form for the visitors, who after clinching their place in the Champions League final and claiming pole position for the Spanish crown, lost 2-0 at Levante and then drew at home with Malaga 1-1. In fact, they’re perhaps a bit lucky to still be in such a strong position. However, Los Rojiblancos boast the league’s strongest defence, and they’ve only given up 7 goals from their last 16 matches in all competitions. While striker Diego Costa is questionable leading up to the weekend with a bad hamstring, sources claim the Spanish goal-machine will be available to start. Diego Simeone will need to find a way to calm his men before kickoff, as the hosts certainly have more experience and thus the potential psychological advantage. Atletico have seen their title hopes cast in doubt with back-to-back lackluster performances allowing Barcelona to stick around in the race despite poor results of their own. The hosts are the favorites here with the home venue advantage and the far superior experience in high-pressure situations like this one. Furthermore, Barcelona have won 4 of the last 5 La Liga titles and will be keen on defending their crown in front of their zealous, boisterous home support. However, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the Catalonians have netted just twice in 5 matches with Atletico in all competitions this season. My prediction is for a draw. TIP: X The bet365 odds for this match are still quite good, so dont hesitate to put your bet on your favorite team.
Posted on: Sat, 17 May 2014 17:34:47 +0000
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