Barcelona will be the favourites to win this match based on recent form and statistics. Although statistics won't have much impact, Barcelona's recent form has been excellent which makes them even stronger to win against Atletico Madrid. We have always seen Barcelona dominate in the Copa del Rey and especially when they are playing against Atletico Madrid, their margin of victory will definitely be heavy. Barcelona might win the match by 2 goals in Leg 1.
In this match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, we hope that both teams can play well. If you try to put a team ahead in this match based on statistics, it might be very difficult. Actually I watched a match before in which Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid, maybe everyone knows about that match. Barcelona Football Club is currently performing well in La Liga, on the other hand Atletico Madrid Football Club is also able to perform well in La Liga.
Since this is an important match like a semi-final, we want Barcelona to be able to snatch victory from their opponents today. In my opinion Barcelona should try to take full advantage of their home ground in this match.
I actually feel sorry for Atletico Madrid, they are unlucky this season both in the Copa del Rey and in the Champions League. Because Atletico must beat Barcelona and Real Madrid. But yes, like it or not, Diego Simeone must think of a good strategy to beat both teams in two different competitions, although it is difficult, nothing is impossible in football.
Atletico's first challenge is to beat Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey which will be played soon. Actually, Atletico has good capital in this match because this season they managed to beat Barcelona at home in the last meeting in La Liga. At that time Barcelona was defeated with an epic victory with a very spectacular comeback.
So I see Atletico Madrid facing this match also with high confidence, although Barcelona in this match is also in a good trend momentum so that they are favored. Because their chances of beating Atletico at home are believed to be quite open, but even so if my prediction is that victory may not be easily obtained.