El Clásico Picks & Predictions
El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Predictions, Odds & Picks to Win
La Liga, the top soccer league in Spain, is home to two of the world’s biggest soccer teams. Barcelona and Real Madrid have historically been bitter rivals, competing every season for the chance to be crowned as Spain’s top side. The title race is often decided when the two teams meet, in a fixture that has become known as El Clásico. You can bet on Real Madrid vs Barcelona here at Stake Sportsbook, and we’ll show you how in this guide.
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When & Where is El Clásico?
This season’s first El Clásico will take place in La Liga on October 26. The game will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
The reverse fixture will be held on May 11, 2025, at the Nou Camp in Barcelona. It’s possible that the two sides may also face each other in the Copa del Rey or the Champions League.
El Clásico Predictions & Picks to Win
Recent Matches
It’s been over a year since Barcelona last won a game against their rivals. Real Madrid have won the last four games against Barcelona in all competitions. That includes two La Liga fixtures, a Copa del Rey semi-final, and the Supercopa de Espana final.
The most recent El Clásico was a La Liga match at the Bernabeu, which ended 3-2 to Real Madrid. Although Barcelona went ahead twice, the game was won by a late goal from Jude Bellingham.
Barcelona
Compared to their past success, Barcelona have struggled in recent seasons. The financial mismanagement of the club by former president Bartomeu and the exit of Lionel Messi has meant the club is a long way off the team that used to strike fear into the hearts of Madridistas.
Although Barcelona won the 2022-23 La Liga trophy, they failed to replicate that success last season, and head coach Xavi Hernández left the club. With Hansi Flick now in charge, Barcelona look energized and are back in title contention. With nine games played, they’re currently at the top of La Liga.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid made history by winning their 15th Champions League trophy and 36th La Liga title last season. Their success in the Champions League is unparalleled, and despite losing legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, and Iker Casillas over the years, the squad looks stronger than ever.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side has been boosted by new signings of Endrick and Mbappe. The head coach will hope to push his side towards their second consecutive title, a feat which hasn’t been done in La Liga since Barcelona in 2019. However, he could find it difficult to keep so many superstar egos in check. With nine games played, Real Madrid is an unbeaten team in the league.
Top Players
Both squads are filled with talented players, including Vinicius Junior, Frenkie de Jong, and Antonio Rudiger. Real are missing David Alaba due to a knee injury, but Barcelona have also lost Marc-André ter Stegen. Here are some of the players who are most likely to make an impact on El Clásico.
Lamine Yamal
Yamal may have only recently turned 17, but he’s already one of the best players in the league and could prove the difference in El Clásico. After 9 league games, the youngster already has 9 goal contributions, with 4 goals and 5 assists. However, he’s yet to score or assist against Real Madrid.
Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski joined Barcelona in the 2022-23 season, helping the club win La Liga in his first season by scoring 23 goals. After 9 games, he has 12 goal contributions, with 10 goals and 2 assists. He’s scored 8 times against Real Madrid in 15 games played and will be looking to add to his league goal record.
Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe was Real Madrid’s big summer signing. The France international is one of the best players in the world, known for his blistering speed and excellent finishing. While he hasn’t made a huge impact in La Liga yet, with 5 goals and 1 assist in 9 games, Mbappe has the ability to win games by himself.
Jude Bellingham
Bellingham made a name for himself last season as Real Madrid’s top goal scorer and won La Liga’s Best Player award as his team were crowned champions. While he’s not playing as far forward this season, he’s an integral part of the team and controls the game with his passing, pressing, and tackling.
Prediction
Real Madrid haven’t looked like their dominant selves so far this season, dropping points against Las Palmas and Mallorca. Meanwhile, Barcelona are in excellent form, only losing one game in the league after resting key players against Osasuna. However, Real Madrid are still a tough team to beat at the Bernabeu, and we’re predicting a win for the home side after a close league meeting between these two giant teams.
Prediction: 2-1 to Real Madrid
El Clásico Betting Tips, Odds & Previews
Recent form – The form of each team should be your key consideration when deciding on your bets for El Clásico. Coming into this fixture, which team is looking the strongest, and what is their recent head-to-head record? Barcelona have failed to beat Real Madrid in their last four competitive fixtures, so bear this in mind.
Goals – El Clásico games are known for being filled with goals. There hasn’t been a goalless draw between them since 2019. Since then, an average of 3.5 goals have been scored per El Clásico. As a result, betting on over 2.5 goals could prove to be profitable if the odds are good, especially since there are many top goal scorers on each team.
Key players – In the week before the fixture, ensure you stay up to date with the latest team news and injury list. If there are any suspensions or injuries to important players, such as the loss of Marc-André ter Stegen, it could provide an advantage to the opposing team.
Types of Bets & How to Bet on El Clásico
Betting on sports at Stake is easy, but we’ve created a guide to provide all the information you need to get started. However, for a quick guide on placing your first El Clásico bets, simply follow these steps:
Log into your existing account or sign up if you don’t already have one.
Check that you have enough in your account to place bets and make a deposit using crypto or any of the accepted payment methods before storing your funds in the vault.
Search for La Liga, Real Madrid, or Barcelona and find the upcoming El Clásico.
Check the latest El Clásico odds and view all the available betting markets.
Choose a bet, and enter your stake in the bet slip.
Watch the game live using our free streams.
There are lots of different ways you can bet on El Clásico, including the following:
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