Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid Champions League quarterfinal first leg prediction, odds, expert best bets
Why it matters: The Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday, April 8, will determine early momentum for both La Liga rivals.
- Jon Eimer, SportsLine's No. 1 soccer expert in 2023, is backing Barcelona to win against Atletico Madrid, with specific bets on Barcelona money line and Over 2.5 goals (+100), Lamine Yamal anytime goal scorer (+110), and Barcelona Over 6.5 shots on target (-125).
- Atletico Madrid is facing significant fatigue due to a brutal 30-day schedule, including recent clashes with Real Madrid and Barcelona, and upcoming games against Sevilla, another UCL match with Barcelona, and Real Sociedad.
- Barcelona is highlighted for its "unbelievable attack," having scored 80 goals in 30 matches this season, and is favored at -190 on DraftKings for the first leg at Camp Nou.
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer predicts a Barcelona victory over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg, citing Atletico's brutal schedule and Barcelona's potent offense. Eimer's best bets include Barcelona to win with over 2.5 goals, Lamine Yamal as an anytime goal scorer, and Barcelona to have over 6.5 shots on target.
