Barcelona vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - Super Cup

Prediction published on 11/01/2022, 08:00  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 11/01/2022 at 09:28 in Football Predictions

Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. This tournament returns to Saudi Arabia after being held in Spain last year. The winners of this match face either La Liga champions Atletico Madrid or holders Athletic Bilbao, who were runners-up to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. Barcelona qualified for this tournament after winning the Copa del Rey last season, while Real Madrid were runners-up in La Liga. It's Real who have the upperhand at present and are currently five points clear at the top of La Liga and 17 ahead of Barcelona. They're also in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Barcelona have ended up in the Europa League. Real Madrid come into this game with only an away loss at Getafe in their last 18 games in all competitions. That includes a 2-1 win at Barcelona in October. They have few injury problems going into this game and should field a strong line-up.

It's been an inconsistent season for Barcelona. Their main aim for 2022 will be to finish in the top four in La Liga and qualify for the Champions League. They may be out of title contention but are only a point behind Atletico Madrid in fourth. They are unbeaten in their last six league and cup games since losing to Bayern Munich. Barcelona have drawn three of those games and another was a win over Linares in the Copa del Rey. The two league wins in that run were both against sides currently in the bottom six. Barcelona's ability to beat the best in Spain hasn't been shown this season with league losses to three of the top four, though they did draw with Sevilla. There have been some unpredictable results in the Spanish Super Cup, so low stakes are suggested. Go for Real Madrid to get the win here.