- FC Barcelona have won their last 5 games in all competitions, including a 4-1 win away to Galatasaray and a 5-2 win over Real Betis in LaLiga.
- Real Madrid have won 4 of their last 5 in all competitions and are on a 2-game winning streak.
Barca’s Barcelona are flying high
FC Barcelona will be tough to take on at home on Sunday as Hans-Dieter Flick's high-line, high-press team have been absolutely flying since the German took charge in May 2024.
The Blaugrana have won their last 5 matches in all competitions and are leading the way in the LaLiga 2026/2027 table with 27 points from 9 games, 9 points clear of Real Madrid in fourth with 18 from 8.
They've won all 4 of their home games in the league, scoring 17 goals in the process, while Los Merengues have 2 wins and 2 defeats from 4 away, with 6 goals scored and an average of 1.50 per game on the road.
Madrid can mix it up in El Clásico
The hosts are the clear favourites for this El Clásico at 12/25, which seems fair enough, while Real Madrid are available at 39/10 and the draw at 17/4.
Jose Mourinho took over the club in July 2026 and his pragmatic setup has Real Madrid playing a compact, counter-punching game in which they can catch teams off guard in transition.
Kylian Mbappe (7 goals in 7 games in LaLiga 2026/2027) is their main weapon in attack, but Barcelona have a few more sharp finishers, including the deadly Raphinha, who has 12 goals in 7 games in the Spanish top flight.
Lamine Yamal has been a huge spark of creativity for Barcelona with 8 assists in his last 5 matches. He consistently finds openings where the opposition have no answer and has been a constant threat for Barcelona.
Flick’s system should outscore Mourinho’s
Barcelona are playing a possession-based game and should outscore their opponents as they play them at their own game. The hosts should edge it, but Real Madrid's threat in transition should keep this El Clásico interesting enough for us to take on the favourite with a small bet.
The odds-on price for over 2.5 goals at 11/50 is a little short, while both teams to score at 33/100 is also available, both of which we're recommending.
