Spain`s biggest rivals, Barcelona and Real Madrid, are set to clash in the highly anticipated 2025 Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26th. Both teams are enjoying strong seasons, currently occupying the top two positions in the La Liga standings, separated by just four points. Despite Real Madrid`s strong league form, Barcelona has held the advantage in recent El Clasico encounters, winning the last three meetings between the two giants.
The final is scheduled for a 4 p.m. ET kickoff from the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain. According to the latest betting odds, Barcelona are slightly favored at +130, while Real Madrid enters as the underdog at +180. A draw in regular time is priced at +280. The line for total goals scored in the match is set at 3.5. Looking at who will lift the trophy, Barcelona are the favorites at -140, with Real Madrid at +105.
Expert analysis is crucial when betting on such a major match. SportsLine`s Jon `Buckets` Eimer, who was recognized as SportsLine`s No. 1 soccer expert in 2023 with a record of 248-234-12 (+25.93 units), has provided his top picks for the Copa del Rey final.
Jon Eimer`s Top Picks:
Barcelona Team Total Over 1.5 Goals (-125):
Although Barcelona will be without their leading scorer Robert Lewandowski, the expert does not believe this will significantly hinder their attacking prowess. Barcelona boasts considerable talent throughout their offense and has managed to score at least one goal in every match across all competitions since December 15th.
Real Madrid Team Total Over 1.5 Goals (+115):
Real Madrid has a strong track record of scoring against their rivals, having netted two or more goals in four of the last six El Clasico encounters. Their attack is expected to receive a boost with the anticipated return of Kylian Mbappe from injury. Mbappe has been prolific this season, scoring 22 goals in 29 La Liga appearances, and previously scored against Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final in January.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and Over 2.5 Total Goals (-130):
Drawing on recent history, Eimer highlights that the last nine head-to-head meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid have all exceeded 2.5 total goals. Additionally, both teams have found the back of the net in five of their last six matchups. Their recent clash in the Spanish Supercopa final in January was a high-scoring affair, featuring a total of seven goals.
