Spain`s fierce rivals, Barcelona and Real Madrid, are set to clash in the 2025 Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26th. Both teams are enjoying strong seasons, currently holding the top two spots in La Liga, separated by just four points. Barcelona has held the edge in recent meetings, winning the last three El Clasico encounters.
The final will take place at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Betting odds list Barcelona as the favorite at +130, while Real Madrid is the underdog at +180. A draw is offered at +280, and the total goals line is set at 3.5. Barcelona is favored to lift the trophy at -140, with Real Madrid at +105. Before placing any bets on this El Clasico matchup, consider the expert analysis from SportsLine`s Jon `Buckets` Eimer.
Eimer established himself as SportsLine`s top soccer expert in 2023, achieving a notable record of 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) on his featured picks. Over a recent two-month period, Eimer boasts an impressive 260-133-1 record, generating over 90 units of profit for his followers across various platforms. Those who followed his advice could have seen significant returns.
Here are Eimer`s top predictions for the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid on Saturday:
Barcelona to Score Over 1.5 Goals (-125)
Although Barcelona`s leading scorer, Robert Lewandowski, will miss the match on Saturday, the expert believes their offensive capability remains strong. Barcelona possesses abundant attacking talent and has managed to score at least once in every competitive match since December 15th.
Real Madrid to Score Over 1.5 Goals (+115)
Real Madrid has netted two or more goals in four of their last six meetings with Barcelona. Their attack is further bolstered by the expected return of Kylian Mbappe from an ankle injury for Saturday`s game. The French star has scored 22 goals in 29 La Liga appearances and previously scored against Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final on January 12th.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and Over 2.5 Total Goals (-130)
Eimer notes that “Each of the last nine head-to-head matches between these two have seen over 2.5 goals hit, while BTTS has hit in five of the last six.” He adds that “When they saw each other in the Supercopa de Espana back in January, we saw seven massive goals in a 5-2 win for Barcelona,” showcasing the potential for multiple goals from both sides.
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