Both teams are enjoying a good season so far and games like this could be decisive. Here's the preview for Real Madrid - Barcelona!
- Real Madrid have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Barcelona have the most scored goals (69) in La Liga
It’s called El Clásico whenever these two giants meet, one of the most exciting derbies in the world of football. This game is between two of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world and the rivalry is one of the biggest in world sport. The two cities Barcelona and Madrid are the two largest in Spain, often regarded as rivals also politically. and culturally. This fixture is known for its intensity!
It's no vacation for neither Madrid nor Barcelona as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Real Madrid form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano as Real Madrid have scored 27 goals to get 34 points from 15 games. The overall stats in the La Liga are 11-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). Madrid haven’t lost a league-game in ten attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Levante, 70 days ago. There’s a good atmosphere here at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano after three straight home wins.
Real Madrid's last game was hosting Barcelona (placed 3rd) and winning 2-1. Before that game, the 3-1 home victory against Liverpool.
Real Madrid are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found 14 matches and the win/draw/lost stats: Won nine, drew two and lost three.
A decent goal production from Madrid in their home games so far, with 27 goals from 15 league matches. Madrid have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Barcelona form and stats
Barcelona's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Barcelona, who have the most scored goals (69) in La Liga, collect 31 points from their 15 away matches in the La Liga. 10 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 4 defeats).
Barcelona lost away at Real Madrid (1-2) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Real Valladolid.
With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Barcelona are regular goalscorers on their travels. It's not easy to score on Barcelona as they have only conceded 12 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Madrid - Barcelona 2-1 played earlier this season. Real Madrid-Barcelona H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Madrid three wins, Barcelona four wins, three draws. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  L. Messi 23 goals |   K. Benzema 19 goals |  A. Griezmann 8 goals |
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| Real Madrid | Barcelona | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 30 |
| 20 | 11 | 1 | Won | W | 3 | 10 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 53 | 27 | 3 | Scored | S | 11 | 32 | 69 |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 4 | 12 | 26 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 87% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 80% | 83% |
| 43% | 40% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 53% | 60% |
| 27% | 13% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 27% | 37% |
| 13% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 20% | 20% |
| 57% | 47% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 40% | 53% |
| 40% | 47% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 47% | 40% |
| 10% | 7% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 13% | 7% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14.1 | 14.7 | 15.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 14.1 | 15.2 |
| 4.5 | 4.1 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| 39% | 44% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 38% | 37% |
- Barcelona have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Barcelona have the most clean sheets (7) away in La Liga
- Barcelona have the most scored goals (32) away in La Liga
- Barcelona have the most scored goals (69) in La Liga
- Barcelona have the most scored goals in the first half (32) in La Liga
- Barcelona have the most scored goals in the second half (37) in La Liga
- Barcelona have the the best goal difference (+20) away in La Liga
- Barcelona have the the best goal difference (+43) in La Liga
- Barcelona haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Barcelona is in the best form (5-0-1)
- Real Madrid have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Real Madrid haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Real Madrid | 30 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 53 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 14 | 29 | 66 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 29 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 51 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 10 | 32 | 66 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 69 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 12 | 43 | 65 |
| 4 | Sevilla | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 58 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 45 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 46 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 29 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 39 | 42 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -3 | 46 |
| 7 | Villarreal | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 42 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 46 |
| 8 | Levante | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -2 | 38 |
| 9 | Celta de Vigo | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 44 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 22 | -6 | 37 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 39 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 20 | 6 | 37 |
| 11 | Granada | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34 | 49 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 30 | -15 | 36 |
| 12 | Cadiz | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 27 | 45 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 22 | -18 | 35 |
| 13 | Valencia | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 40 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 24 | -5 | 33 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 16 | -12 | 31 |
| 15 | Getafe | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 34 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 23 | -12 | 30 |
| 16 | Huesca | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 31 | 45 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 26 | -14 | 27 |
| 17 | Real Valladolid | 29 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 39 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -13 | 27 |
| 18 | Elche | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 27 | -19 | 26 |
| 19 | Deportivo Alaves | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 47 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 27 | -23 | 24 |
| 20 | Eibar | 30 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 36 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 18 | -14 | 23 |