Real Madrid vs Barcelona prediction 21.04.2024

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: 21st April 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC +1 / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Santiago Bernabéu

Real Madrid will be looking to move another step closer to a second La Liga title in three years when they host Barcelona this weekend.

The hosts enter this fixture on the back of a midweek win over current Champions League holders Manchester City away at the Etihad in England. Carlo Ancelotti's side defended for most of the game but what matters most is that they are through to the last two of the competition and set to face Bundesliga side Bayern Munich. Domestically, Los Blancos are eight points clear at the top of the standings and have lost just one of their thirty-one games so far.

Barcelona meanwhile suffered a bitter elimination against Paris Saint-Germain in their own Champions League quarter-final tie earlier in the week. The Catalans went into the game with a one-goal lead and extended it to two goals after just twelve minutes. A red card for Ronald Araújo turned the game around, leaving Barcelona's only hope of winning silverware this season the La Liga, which is currently out of their hands.

Betting Tips Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Both teams to score

Real Madrid put in what could be described as a defensive masterclass against Manchester City last time out, but their defensive record against Barcelona is not good. Indeed, Los Blancos boast just one clean sheet from their last fourteen meetings with Barca in all competitions. Bets on btts – yes were lost only five times in that spell.

Besides, Barcelona have been very good offensively in recent months. Xavi’s side boast at least one goal from 30 of their last 31 games across all competitions and half of their last six outings also produced at least four goals.

• Best Tip: BTTS - Yes
• Real Madrid vs Barcelona prediction: 2-2