La Liga Betting Preview – Matchday 28 (Part II)
Posted: March 19, 2015
Updated: October 6, 2017
Some great clashes are expected for the following weekend in La Liga, guaranteeing punters the scoop big rewards.
Don’t miss round 28 of the Spanish top flight as it will showcase excellent football. According to Spanish gambling news Deportivo La Coruna will host Catalan side Espanyol in a game that should offer plenty of betting opportunities for sporting enthusiasts. Villarreal will square off against Sevilla at home where they will be looking to defend their current home record.
• Barcelona favorites against arch rivals Real Madrid
• Villarreal looking to beat Sevilla at home
• Deportivo face a tough game against Espanyol
Cordoba will travel to Real Sociedad on Sunday afternoon, however the match between them is somewhat uncertain given that both of the sides are prone to making mistakes. The greatest clash of matchday 28 has been reserved for last and it will see heavyweights Barcelona go head to head with arch rivals Real Madrid at the Camp Nou.
Deportivo La Coruna vs Espanyol and Villarreal vs Sevilla
Deportivo La Coruna sit in 17th spot with an overall of 25 points. There is only 1 place that divides them between from the relegation zone, but luckily for them they have slightly better stats than the 3 teams below them. At home they have clinched only 4 wins, with the other matches ending in 3 draws and 7 losses. That is the reason why Bet365 has assigned them odds of 2.60 (8/5) for the game against Espanyol.
The Catalans have been dealt lesser chances 2.80 (9/5), since they will be the team playing away from home. They have so far claimed only 2 wins and 2 draws while on the road, while all the other matched resulted in a staggering 9 losses. Over their last 5 games they recorded 4 losses while managing only 1 win. A tie for the game stands at an unlikely 3.25 (9/4), per Bet365.
Villarreal find themselves in 7th spot with a total of 49 points from 27 games this season. Some football critics think they could have performed better considering the group of talented players they have within their squad. In the last 5 encounters they lost once, however they also blundered on other occasions recording a tie twice and also notching 2 wins. Mobile betting sites nevertheless decided to award them favorite odds 2.05 (11/4) against Sevilla.
The Andalusian side sit one position above their upcoming opponents with 52 points. Their form in recent times has also been better than Sevilla’s having recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5 matches. While playing away from their home ground they were able to win 6 times, without recording any draws, however they disappointed their fans by losing on 7 occasions. Bet365 ranks them as underdogs 3.75 (11/4), while a draw stands at 3.40 (12/5).
Real Sociedad vs Cordoba and Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Real Sociedad will face Corodoba at home on Sunday afternoon in what is looking to be an uncertain match. Bet365 has decided to give the hosts favorite status 1.62 (5/8), as they occupy a far better position on the table than their next challengers. So far they have managed to record an impressive 7 wins on their home ground, while the other games ended in 3 draws and 4 losses, which is they are considered the preferential side to win.
Cordoba on the other hand are struggling to compete with everyone in the top flight of Spanish football. Currently they occupy 20th position in the league with only 18 points to their name. It is easy to see why they are outsiders for the match against Real Sociedad away. Bet365 does not believe that they can make a difference in the upcoming game, giving them limited chances 6.00 (5/1), with a tie being 3.75 (11/4).
Barcelona will square off against their biggest rival Real Madrid on Sunday night as the last fixture of matchday 28. The Catalan giants find themselves in 1st position with 65 points and a home record that would make any side envious (11 wins, 0 draw and 2 lossed). That is the main reason why online sportsbooks in Spain rank them as clear favorites 1.67 (2/3) for the match. Their last loss at the Nou Camp came against Malaga, however now the stakes are a lot higher.
Real Madrid used to be top of the league several months ago, but due to a dip in form they have lost the perch to their rivals and they now claim second spot with 64 points. In their last 5 games they recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, while their away record stands at 10 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses. Since Barcelona have a great home record, Bet365 has decided to give Los Blancos limited chances 4.50 (7/2), while an unlikely draw also stands at 4.50 (7/2). Whichever way the game goes, it should be an exciting match to watch.