28 October 2018 at 15:15

51
Full Time
Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Real Madrid dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Barcelona4wins
0draws10 meetings
Real Madrid6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4

Average goals per game

100%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.4%Draw 26.6%Away 27.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.703.60
Max2.003.803.80
Market favourite:Barcelona · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market48.7%25.7%25.6%
Public market48.7%25.0%26.4%

Barcelona vs Real Madrid — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barcelona
Result vs. Market: Barcelona (50%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BarcelonaHalf-time:20Real Madrid
13Shots15
8Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
26/10/25Real Madrid2–1Barcelona1.96/4.25/3.31
11/05/25Barcelona4–3Real Madrid1.93/3.95/3.35
26/10/24Real Madrid0–4Barcelona2.05/4.03/3.27
21/04/24Real Madrid3–2Barcelona1.85/3.92/3.91
28/10/23Barcelona1–2Real Madrid2.53/3.62/2.65
19/03/23Barcelona2–1Real Madrid2.18/3.52/3.27
16/10/22Real Madrid3–1Barcelona2.24/3.58/3.12
20/03/22Real Madrid0–4Barcelona2.15/3.64/3.28
24/10/21Barcelona1–2Real Madrid2.73/3.65/2.48
24/10/20Barcelona1–3Real Madrid2.02/3.69/3.62

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Barcelona

W 815D 240L 200
Over 2.563
Goals scored2866

Away Record: Real Madrid

W 802D 237L 216
Over 2.561
Goals scored2722

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5:1. The match was played in La Liga 2018. Goals were scored by Philippe Coutinho 11′, L. Suárez 30′ (pen.), Marcelo 50′, L. Suárez 75′, L. Suárez 83′, A. Vidal 87′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Barcelona had 53% possession while Real Madrid held 47%. Barcelona had 13 shots (8 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Real Madrid. Barcelona made 3 substitutions, Real Madrid made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Barcelona and Real Madrid — 6 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Barcelona
Real Madrid
Kick Off
Philippe Coutinho

assist: Jordi Alba

11′
L. Suárez

Penalty

30′
Ivan Rakitić38′
Half Time
46′
R. VaraneLucas Vázquez
50′
53′Gareth Bale
RafinhaNélson Semedo
69′
Philippe CoutinhoO. Dembélé
74′
L. Suárez

assist: Sergi Roberto

75′
77′
G. BaleMarco Asensio
82′
MarceloM. Díaz
L. Suárez

assist: Sergi Roberto

83′
ArthurA. Vidal
84′
A. Vidal

assist: O. Dembélé

87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Barcelona had 53% possession against Real Madrid's 47%. Barcelona registered 13 shots (8 on target) while Real Madrid managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 4–2. Fouls committed: 17–14.

8Shots on Goal4
3Shots off Goal9
13Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots2
10Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls14
4Corner Kicks2
2Offsides4
53%Ball Possession47%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
537Total passes466
469Passes accurate395
87%Passes %85%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Real Madrid show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Barcelona

WWWLWW

Real Madrid

DWLDLL

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Head to Head Results

Barcelona and Real Madrid have met 45 times — Barcelona won 23, Real Madrid won 16, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 23 victories from 45 meetings. A combined 157 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.49 per match (89 for the home side, 68 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 30 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 36 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.

23

Barcelona

6

Drawn

16

Real Madrid

Goals: 89Goals: 68

Recent Meetings (45)

11 Jan 2026Barcelona3 – 2Real Madrid
26 Oct 2025Real Madrid2 – 1Barcelona
11 May 2025Barcelona4 – 3Real Madrid
12 Jan 2025Real Madrid2 – 5Barcelona
26 Oct 2024Real Madrid0 – 4Barcelona
3 Aug 2024Barcelona2 – 1Real Madrid
21 Apr 2024Real Madrid3 – 2Barcelona
14 Jan 2024Real Madrid4 – 1Barcelona
28 Oct 2023Barcelona1 – 2Real Madrid
29 Jul 2023Real Madrid0 – 3Barcelona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026