Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Prediction: Barca should book their final spot

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona produced an eight-goal thriller in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final and with honours even, hopes are high they can generate another great spectacle in Wednesday’s (20:30, Premier Sports 1) return at the Metropolitano. 

The two teams have suffered contrasting fortunes in the six weeks since their first meeting, as Atletico have slipped out of the title race and the Champions League, while Barca continue to march on, having won a league meeting between the pair 4-2 just two weeks ago. 

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Koke will hope to be back for the home side and Robin Le Normand has recovered from a head injury, but Angel Correa is suspended. 

Andreas Christiensen faces a late fitness test for Barcelona but Dani Olmo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Marc Bernal and Marc Casado are all out for the Spanish league leaders.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Odds

Atletico Madrid are 9/5 to win Wednesday's second leg while Barcelona are available to back at 13/10 and the draw is 5/2. 

Goals are expected with over 2.5 just 4/7, while both teams to score is available at 1/2. 

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is 4/1 favourite to score the game's first goal, with his Barcelona team-mate Ferran Torres next in the betting at 5/1.

Barcelona to win @ 13/10

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona's 4-4 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final whets the appetite for Wednesday's return and it is Barca that look to provide the best value to make the final by winning inside 90 minutes. 

The first meeting was way back on February 25 and Atletico have suffered disappointments since two late goals brought them back into the tie, as they have been knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid and have slipped nine points off the pace in the race for La Liga glory. 

The opening exchange is the only match Barca have not won in their last 12 and confidence should be high after 23 goals in their last seven matches. 

They staged a great comeback, scoring four goals in the last 20 minutes, including two in injury-time, when they visited Atletico two weeks ago in the league, and they should be able to assert their authority again on their latest visit to the capital.

Bet Builder - Over 2.5 goals, Robert Lewandowski to score at any time & over 6.5 Barcelona corners @ 13/2

The last four meetings have all generated more than two goals, so backing over 2.5 in Wednesday's clash looks the best place to start your #PickYourPunt selection. 

Robert Lewandowski is showing no signs of slowing down despite being 36 and he has scored in eight of his last nine league outings for Barcelona, including a brace in Sunday's 4-1 win over Girona, so there is a strong chance he can find the net in the capital. 

The visitors average 6.66 corners per match in La Liga and, having forced eight flag-kicks in the first leg and six in their recent league visit to the Metropolitano, they can earn more than six in this midweek's encounter.

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