The most anticipated rivalry in Spanish football will be reignited when Barcelona and Real Madrid face off in the 2025 Copa del Rey final. Both teams are enjoying successful campaigns, currently occupying the top two spots in the La Liga standings, with only four points separating them. Recent history in the El Clásico series slightly favors Barcelona, as they have won the last three encounters.
The final is scheduled to be held at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, with kickoff set for 4 p.m. ET. Betting odds show Barcelona as the favorites at +130 (risking $100 to win $130), while Real Madrid is the underdog at +180. A draw is offered at +280, and the total goals over/under is set at 3.5. For lifting the trophy, Barcelona has odds of -140, and Real Madrid is at +105. Before placing any wagers on this highly anticipated match, consulting analysis from a proven expert is highly recommended.
Jon `Buckets` Eimer is noted as a top soccer expert, concluding 2023 with a strong profit record from his picks. He has maintained a successful track record, delivering significant returns for his followers over recent months.
Here are some of Eimer`s top betting predictions for the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Copa del Rey final:
Barcelona Over 1.5 Total Team Goals (-125)
Despite the absence of their leading goal-scorer, Robert Lewandowski, the expert anticipates Barcelona`s offense will still be effective. Barcelona boasts considerable attacking talent and has consistently scored, finding the net in every competitive match since December 15th.
Real Madrid Over 1.5 Total Team Goals (+115)
Real Madrid has shown they can score multiple goals against Barcelona, achieving this in four out of their last six meetings. Their attacking strength is expected to receive a boost with Kylian Mbappe`s potential return from an ankle injury. Mbappe has been a prolific scorer in La Liga this season and scored against Barcelona in their Spanish Supercopa final earlier this year.
Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Total Goals (-130)
According to the expert`s analysis, the last nine matches between these two rivals have all resulted in over 2.5 total goals. Additionally, both teams have scored in five of their last six encounters. Their previous match in the Spanish Supercopa was a high-scoring game, ending in a 5-2 victory for Barcelona.
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