Real Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction: Waiting for the Confrontation Score to Change

Prediction for the Copa del Rey Real Madrid vs Barcelona match, which will take place on March 2nd. The irreconcilable rivals have played each other twice this season. So far, the confrontation score is 1:1. The Merengues beat the visitors in the first round of La Liga, and the Catalans took revenge in the Spanish Super Cup. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In the last round of La Liga, Real Madrid failed to defeat Atletico Madrid at home but managed to get one point closer to the Catalans. However, the gap from the leader is still impressive - 7 points in 15 rounds before the end of La Liga. Before that, Real got five consecutive victories: two in the Club World Cup, two in La Liga, and one in the Champions League over Liverpool (5:2). The game at Anfield showed they're close to their peak so that Barcelona will be in trouble. Note that injured Alaba and Mendy will miss the upcoming meeting. Real Madrid lost the Supercopa to Barcelona, struggling in La Liga. They will likely give the title of the strongest to the Catalans. The Copa del Rey is an opportunity for Real Madrid to stop their biggest rival from making a hat trick of the season.

Barcelona will play without Lewandoski, Dembele, and Pedri. In contrast to Real Madrid, the Catalans had two defeats. First, at Old Trafford, Barça lost to Manchester United 1:2 and dropped out of the Europa League. Three days later, they lost 0:1 to Almeria at home. Touré scored the only goal in the 24th minute. Barcelona, in that match, did enough for a goal but did not score, although their xG index was at 1.16-1.19. According to the latest results, Barcelona is declining, but they will at least try not to lose in Madrid.

Barcelona suffers huge losses in the offense. Fati is under a question mark, but there is a chance he will play. Real Madrid's lineup is also not doing well, but their situation is much better. It makes sense that the Merengues are the favorites. In addition, Barcelona failed their last two matches, dropping out of the European Cup and ending up scoreless against Almeria. In other words, the Catalans' spirit could be better. Real Madrid has an excellent opportunity to take revenge for the Spanish Super Cup. Moreover, they can solve the problem of reaching the Copa del Rey final.

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