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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Can Atletico enter La Liga title race?

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Mon 01 Dec 2025 22:48

Andrew Hendrie 01 Dec 2025

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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid predictions for Tuesday's La Liga game
Barcelona are unbeaten in 18 of their last 19 home games vs Atletico
Barcelona have conceded in 11 of their last 12 games in all competitions
Atletico are on a six-game winning streak in the league
Atletico have scored first in a record 14 straight La Liga games
The match is scheduled for kick off at 7.00am AEDT on Wednesday December 3

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Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona (Photo by Getty Images)

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Tips, Prediction & Live Stream

It's a blockbuster Tuesday night showdown in La Liga as league leaders Barcelona welcome in-form Atletico Madrid to Camp Nou.

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Head To Head
Barcelona Form Analysis
Barcelona Team News
Atletico Madrid Form Analysis
Atletico Madrid Team News
Live Stream

Who will emerge triumphant as La Liga's best defence comes up against the competition's most electrifying attack? Barcelona are flying high at the top of the table, firing home 39 goals and notching up seven consecutive league victories at home, scoring an average of 3.29 goals per game in that period. Meanwhile, Atletico have only leaked 11 goals in the league this term as they come into this contest on the back of a six-game winning streak. Diego Simeone's side also made history recently, becoming the first team in La Liga to score first in 14 consecutive outings - can they extend that streak and get off to a dream start on Tuesday night?

Given Barcelona have conceded in 11 of their last 12 games in all competitions, you've got to like Atletico's chances of opening the scoring in their current form. However, Barcelona's home form can't be ignored - and especially in this matchup, where they've gone unbeaten against Atletico in 18 of their last 19 such meetings. I'm backing Barcelona Double Chance and BTTS - Yes as the best bet for this encounter, with a smaller stake on a share of the spoils in the H2H market.

Head To Head

Barcelona are unbeaten in eight of the last nine meetings between the teams, but that lone Atletico triumph did come last season as Alexander Sorloth scored a 96th minute winner.

Barcelona Form Analysis

Barcelona head into this clash riding a wave of momentum after a resilient 3-1 victory over Alaves, a result that extended their winning run in La Liga to four matches.

Despite conceding within the opening minute, Hansi Flick’s side responded strongly, with Lamine Yamal equalising before Dani Olmo’s brace sealed the comeback. That result not only maintained their perfect home record this season but also ensured the Catalans remain locked in a tight title battle with Real Madrid (and also currently Villarreal at the top of the table). It was also an important return to form after a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Chelsea in the Champions League.

Playing once again at the iconic Camp Nou, Barcelona will look to capitalise on their formidable home form - seven consecutive league wins in front of their fans, averaging over three goals per game. Flick’s men have netted a league-best 39 goals across 14 rounds, underlining their attacking strength led by a dynamic young frontline, while Raphinha also made a successful return from injury against Alaves, providing an assist.

Having claimed victories over Elche, Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao before toppling Alavss, the Blaugrana now turn their attention to Atletico Madrid with the chance to open a four-point gap at the summit.

Barcelona Team News

Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and midfielder Gavi are both still sidelined, while Fermin Lopez will miss a second successive game due to a calf problem. Ronald Araújo, who was absent from the win over Alaves because of illness, could also miss this clash.

There is some positive news, however, with Eric Garcia expected to feature after being withdrawn at half-time on Saturday, and Frenkie de Jong set to return from personal reasons. The Dutch midfielder is tipped to slot back into the starting lineup, with Jules Koundé and Pedri also likely to be recalled.

Atletico Madrid Form Analysis

Atletico arrive in Catalonia as the form team of the league. Diego Simeone’s side are on a six-game La Liga winning streak - the longest in the competition - and remain just three points behind Barcelona.

They continue to impress defensively, boasting one of the division’s stingiest backlines, while their recent surge has re-established them as serious title contenders after an inconsistent start in which they won just three of their opening eight games.

Los Colchoneros also come into this match buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo and a dramatic midweek Champions League win against Inter Milan, where Jose Maria Gimenez's 93rd minute winner secured all three points. Alexander Sorloth’s recent scoring form has been crucial to the side's success and Simeone will be eyeing a milestone 324th La Liga win as Atletico manager.

The visitors will also take confidence from their last trip to Barcelona, where Sorloth’s stoppage-time goal snatched a stunning 2-1 victory in December 2024.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Marcos Llorente remains out with a thigh injury, missing his third consecutive match, while centre-back Robin Le Normand is still recovering from a knee issue sustained earlier this month in the Champions League.

Captain Koke is set to return in midfield, while Julian Alvarez could lead the line ahead of Sorloth, despite the Norwegian’s brace against Oviedo.

Live Stream

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Verdict

Barcelona v Atletico Madrid

Barcelona have been dominant at home and their attack is on fire - however, their defence remains vulnerable.

Can't back against Barca at home, but Atletico have been in outstanding form - they can find the back of the net and secure a point on the road.

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