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Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction – Copa del Rey
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Here you find the top prediction for Barcelona vs Real Madrid for the Copa del Rey, alongside match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our in-depth analysis of both teams, including their recent performances and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this Barcelona vs Real Madrid encounter.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Barcelona vs Real Madrid
The best prediction for this match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey is that both teams will score. While Barcelona may control the match more effectively, both teams have a knack for creating open and opportunity-filled matches. With attacking talent on both sides and some defensive vulnerabilities due to absences, the market for “both teams to score – yes” offers a valuable betting opportunity in this critical final.
The best prediction for Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Total goals and both score -> more than 2.5 goals and yes
Match preview: Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona and Real Madrid meet at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a match for the Copa del Rey (final). Recent history in direct confrontations favours Barcelona, who boast 9 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 16 clashes. The most recent encounter between these two teams, on 12‑01-2025, resulted in a 5-2 victory for FC Barcelona.
Team analysis: Barcelona
To reach this final of the Copa del Rey, the team eliminated Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Real Betis, and Barbastro. They arrive at this match after a 1-0 victory over Mallorca. In their last five matches in the Copa del Rey, Barcelona have secured 4 wins and 1 draw.
In this competition, they are unbeaten in their last five encounters. The team has consistently scored, netting at least one goal in each of their last five Copa del Rey matches. Trends show a high likelihood of goals, as in 52 of their last 61 fixtures there have been over 1.5 goals and in 46 of them, over 2.5 goals. They have a strong tendency to score first, having netted the opening goal in 12 of their last 15 matches; six of which they led at halftime and managed to maintain their lead into the final whistle.
Barcelona enters this Copa del Rey final buoyed by their recent win against Mallorca, which was part of the latest round in La Liga. The Catalan side secured their spot in the final by overcoming Atletico Madrid in the previous stage, showcasing offensive effectiveness throughout the tournament. Under the guidance of Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana are expected to adopt a 4-3-3 formation that reflects their balanced and compact style, with quick transitions on the wings. The attacking trio will likely include Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha, while Pedri will take on the role of conductor in midfield, key to orchestrating the attacking plays. Missing from this clash are Alejandro Balde, Marc-André ter Stegen, Robert Lewandowski, Marc Casadó, and Marc Bernal, all due to injuries.
Team analysis: Real Madrid
Real Madrid reached this final of the Copa del Rey by eliminating Real Sociedad, Leganés, Celtic de Vigo, and Deportiva Minera. They come into this match following a 1-0 victory over Getafe. In their last five Copa del Rey matches, Real Madrid have registered 4 wins and 1 draw. Their attack has been dependable, scoring at least once in each of their last five fixtures. Goals are frequent, as seen in 58 of their last 67 matches having over 1.5 goals, and 45 of those containing over 2.5 goals. In 15 occasions, they managed to overturn the score in 2 out of the 6 matches where they conceded first.
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s management, Real Madrid arrives at this Copa del Rey final inspired by their recent triumph against Getafe in La Liga. The team secured their place in this phase by overcoming Real Sociedad in the previous round. The Madrid side is likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, a familiar system under Ancelotti’s stewardship, with their forward line offering pace and unpredictability, featuring Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and star forward Kylian Mbappé. In midfield, Jude Bellingham is expected to be the mastermind, showcasing his vision and precision with incisive passes. Absent from this match are Ferland Mendy, Daniel Carvajal, and Éder Militão, all due to fitness concerns.
Best guesses for this match
Total goals and both score -> more than 2.5 goals and yes
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