Barcelona v Real Madrid  Prediction, Preview & Best Bet - Copa del Rey

We have a Real Madrid v Barcelona prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of the Copa del Rey final.

Barcelona last played on Tuesday Night when they maintained their lead at the top of La Liga following a 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Real kept the pace with Barcelona on Wednesday with also a 0-1 win with there’s coming away to Getafe.

How To Watch Barcelona v Real Madrid

When is Barcelona v Real Madrid?

Barcelona v Real Madrid will take place on Saturday at 9.00 pm

TV Channel

Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports 2

Where is Barcelona v Real Madrid Being Played?

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Barcelona v Real Madrid Odds

Barcelona are the favourite at EVS for this game.

Real Madrid can be gotten at  9/5 to win per the latest football odds at BoyleSports and If you fancy a draw that is priced at 11/4.

Handicap Betting

Barcelona - 1 @ 13/5

Real Madrid ₊ 1 @ 7/10

Handicap Draw -1 @ 3/1

Barcelona v Real Madrid Preview

Barcelona’s Form

A new era at Barcelona Football Club with it fastly approaching half a decade since the departure of club icon Lionel Messi. While the Argetinian’s departure leaves an irreplaceable hole along with his supporting cast. This new iteration of their squad looks as exciting as ever but to a different end with Yamal, Torres, Raphinha and Fati revolutionising their style of play to one which can also play on the counter with pace along with dominating possession like they usually do.

Following a 23/24 which promised so much but ultimately ended in a trophyless season. This time around Barcelona have gone to the next level, leading La Liga by 4 points with 5 league games remaining, a Supercopa victory last January and a Champions League semi-final to look forward to against Inter in the coming weeks as well as this final the treble remains a distinct possibility.

The primary story for Barcelona ahead of this game is Lewandowski being ruled out through a thigh injury. Hansi Flick will need to reshuffle his pack with former City winger Torres likely to be redeployed as a central striker for this fixture.

Barcelona’s Last Five Results

Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca | April 22nd | Win

Barcelona 4-3 Celta Virgo | April 19th | Win

Dortmund 3-1 Barcelona | April 15th | Loss

Leganes 0-1 Barcelona | April 12th | Win

Barcelona 4-0 Dortmund | April 9th | Win

4 Wins and 1 Loss

Real Madrid’s Form

Real had a sensational 23/24 which culminated in a La Liga and Champions League double. Then came the long-anticipated signing of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer from PSG during the summer and earlier season trophies in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. This latest iteration of the  Galácticos promised to be dominant in the major competitions with players like Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vinicius among the stellar star list.

However, the second half of the season has been less fruitful losing in the Supercopa Final, being knocked out of the Champions League and currently trailing Barcelona by 4 points in La Liga. It now comes down to the final few months of the season whether they can win some of the major trophies that they truly do desire i.e. the La Liga and this specific cup final.

Ahead of this final Real also have several key injury issues, especially in defensive areas. But their chances may hinge on whether Mbappe recovers from his ankle injury for this game.

Real Madrid’s Last Five Results

Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid | April 23rd | Win

Real Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club | April 20th | Win

Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal | April 16th | Loss

Alaves 0-1 Real Madrid | April 13th | Win

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid | April 8th | Loss

3 Wins  and 2 Losses

Barcelona v Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Barcelona’s Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

GK: Szczesny

RB: Koundé, CB: Cubarsi, CB: Martinez, LB: Martin

CM: Pedri, CM: De Jong

RW: Yamal, AM: Olmo , LW: Raphinha

CF: Torres

Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI(4-2-3-1)

GK: Courtois

RB: Vazquez, CB: Asencio, CB: Rudiger, LB: Garcia

CM: Valverde, CM: Tchouaméni

RW: Rodrygo, AM: Bellingham, LW: Vinicius

CF: Mbappé

Barcelona v Real Madrid Head-To-Head Results & Stats

All-Time Head-To-Head Record

Barcelona wins: 102

Real Madrid wins: 106

Draws: 51

Head-To-Head Results Last Five Matches

Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona | Supercopa | January 12th, 2025

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona | La Liga | October 26th, 2024

Real Madrid 3-2 Barcelona | La Liga | April 14th, 2024

Real Madrid 4-1 Barcelona | Super Cup | January 14th, 2024

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid | La Liga | July 29tth, 2023

Key Players To Watch

Ferran Torres - Barcelona

In the absence of the lethal Polish striker (Lewandowski) through injury. Hansi Flick will be looking to alternate solutions up-top for this game with the most likely replacement set to be Torres following his midweek start in La Liga.

The electric winger by trade has been excellent since signing from City in 2022 and will offer something very different on Saturday Night. His electric pace, elite dribbling ability and link-up play will be the perfect foil for the likes of Yamal and Raphina.

This season he has 17 goals and 4 assists which translates to 1.23 goal contributions per 90. He is 11/2 to score first in this game and 6/4 to score anytime.

Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid

There was a massive amount of excitement, expectation levels and pressure when Mbappé finally made his move to Madrid from PSG during the summer transfer window.

Despite a slow start to his life at Real Madrid, he has looked like the Mbappé of old in recent weeks and has a tally for the season of 32 goals and 4 assists from 49 matches in all competitions. He is 5/1 to score first and 5/4 to score at any point.

Barcelona v Real Madrid Prediction & Best Bet

Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid

Barcelona have set the standard this season in Spain and are deserved favourites ahead of this final.

Real can never be ruled out, especially on big occasions but their form in recent weeks does not scream a side which can beat out Barcelona.

The El Classico always promises to deliver on drama from goals and cards to everything in between and I think Barcelona look best placed to win at the weekend.

Best Bet: Barcelona Win - EVS

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