Gervinho backs FC Barcelona to beat Real Madrid in October Clasico

Gervinho has predicted a victory for FC Barcelona in the Clasico against Real Madrid on Sunday, 25 October 2026, suggesting that the Spanish champions’ rivals are showing signs of vulnerability.

The former Cote d’Ivoire international gave his assessment of the eagerly awaited LaLiga fixture in an interview with 225foot. He believes Real Madrid’s defensive and collective balance could be exposed, particularly against a FC Barcelona side that has been effective in attack.

The match will be played on the 10th day of the LaLiga season and carries significance for both teams. FC Barcelona will aim to extend its recent advantage in direct meetings between the two clubs, while Real Madrid will be seeking to reverse that trend and close the gap in the league standings.

Real Madrid’s away form under scrutiny

Real Madrid have the attacking quality to influence the contest, but their performances away from home have raised questions over their overall stability, according to Gervinho’s analysis.

Against a FC Barcelona team capable of punishing mistakes, any lapse from Real Madrid could prove costly. The Catalan side’s attacking movement and efficiency in front of goal are expected to test the visitors throughout the game.

FC Barcelona’s current league momentum will also be important. The hosts are expected to look for spaces behind the Real Madrid defence, with their ability to exploit those openings potentially decisive in the contest.

Gervinho therefore favours a home win in his prediction for the Clasico. A betting reference for the match described the price for a FC Barcelona victory as 1.65.

The odds later listed by 1xbet were 1.62 for FC Barcelona to win, 5.75 for a draw and 3.90 for a Real Madrid victory.

Those figures reflect the expectation that FC Barcelona will start as favourites, although Real Madrid’s attacking threat means the visitors remain capable of changing the course of the game.

The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026, as part of the 10th round of the Spanish championship. FC Barcelona will be looking to build on its recent head-to-head record, while Real Madrid will attempt to respond both in the Clasico and in the league table.