Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
Spain La Liga
November 8, 2026 at 21:00 · Riyadh Air Metropolitano
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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona prediction and betting tip for this Spain La Liga match, kicking off November 8, 2026 at 21:00 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2), 90% confidence.
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Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in the Spain La Liga (matchday 12) on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 21:00 WAT at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Javier Alberola Rojas is the referee.
Atletico Madrid are 2nd in the table with 28 points from 11 games (9-1-1), while Barcelona sit 1st on 30 points. Only 2 points separate them. At home Atletico Madrid have won 4 of 5; Barcelona have won 5 of 5 on the road.
Atletico Madrid have five wins in their last 5 league games (W-W-W-W-W), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.4 conceded. Barcelona have four wins and one defeat in their last 5 league games (W-W-W-L-W), averaging 3.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Atletico Madrid have won 2, Barcelona 4, with 0 draws and an average of 3.2 goals per game. The most recent, in April 2026, finished Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid average 2.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per game this season, with 6 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2. Barcelona average 4.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game this season, with 4 clean sheets, usually in a 4-3-3.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: Álex Baena leads Atletico Madrid's scoring with 5 goals and 3 assists; Raphinha leads Barcelona's scoring with 15 goals and 3 assists.
Bookmakers make Barcelona the favourites: Atletico Madrid 3.75, draw 4.33, Barcelona 1.80 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.30 and under at 3.50. Both teams to score: yes 1.33, no 3.25.
Our prediction: Barcelona or draw (X2). The model gives Barcelona or a draw a 90% chance, Barcelona have won 4 of their last 5 and they are unbeaten in 5 of 5 away games.
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +34 | 30 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 |
Season stats
| Atletico Madrid | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 9 / 1 / 1 | 10 / 0 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 22 (2.0) | 46 (4.2) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 8 (0.7) | 12 (1.1) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.2 / 1.8 | 4.0 / 4.4 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 4 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 9 |
| Biggest win | 4-0 | 7-2 |
| Usual formation | 4-4-2 | 4-3-3 |
Top scorers
- Álex Baena 5 goals · 3 assists
- Álex Grimaldo 4 goals · 2 assists
- Raphinha 15 goals · 3 assists
- Lamine Yamal 10 goals · 7 assists
- Fermín 5 goals · 5 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 00:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Barcelona or draw (X2) — The model gives Barcelona or a draw a 90% chance, Barcelona have won 4 of their last 5 and they are unbeaten in 5 of 5 away games.
Form (last 5)
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Atletico Madrid wins 0 draws 4 Barcelona wins last 6 meetings
- Atletico Madrid1 - 2Barcelona UEFA Champions League
- Barcelona0 - 2Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League
- Atletico Madrid1 - 2Barcelona La Liga
- Barcelona3 - 0Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey
- Atletico Madrid4 - 0Barcelona Copa del Rey
- Barcelona3 - 1Atletico Madrid La Liga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 8 Nov 2026, 00:30. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).