After thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 away last weekend Hansi Flick's side are flying high on confidence and can build a huge lead over their arch-rivals.
Madrid's game at Valencia has been postponed after deadly flooding in the region, along with nearby Villarreal's game against Rayo Vallecano.
The derby offers Barcelona a chance to flex their muscles in front of their home fans after romping past the champions at the Santiago Bernabeu last weekend.
Barca thrashed Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League before that and Flick, who arrived this summer to replace Xavi Hernandez at the helm, said the key to his team's form is the good atmosphere at the club.
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