Why first half goals looks likely at the Bernabeu this evening
Los Blancos have a habit of scoring and conceding early on at home, and that should continue tonight against Granada.
To coin an old footballing phrase, it has been a funny old week for Real Madrid. Last Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Getafe was alarming not only due to the points dropped but more so because of the staggering lack of energy and urgency shown by the team in the second half. Jose Mourinho was stinging in his criticism of his players and he must have hit a nerve as three days later his side were transformed against Barcelona in the Supercopa, winning 2-1 on the night to ensure they lifted the first trophy of the season (and perhaps more importantly got one over on their Catalan rivals).
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Los Blancos however do remain five points behind Bara in the league, meaning the visit of Granada comes at just the right time. It should be a straightforward home win, meaning Madrid are offered at just 9/100 in bwin’s 3Way football betting market, while Granada can be backed at 20/1 and the draw is offered at 17/2.
Los Blancos will fancy their chances of scoring a good few goals against the side which had the highest number of defeats away from home last season, and with confidence fully restored after the Supercopa win, Madrid will be looking for a rout.
Primera Division Real Sociedad win £49.00 (29/20) Draw £74.00 (27/10) Real Madrid win £51.00 (31/20) Real Sociedad 0-0 Real Madrid £290.00 (27/2) Real Sociedad 1-0 Real Madrid £260.00 (12/1) Real Sociedad 1-1 Real Madrid £145.00 (25/4)
Clearly the odds on a home win do not overly appeal, yet what looks like an excellent bet at an attractive price is over 1.5 goals in the first half at 3/4. This bet paid out in the vast majority of the champions’ home games last season, including the 5-1 win against Granada. It has also been the correct selection in each of the two competitive matches played at the Bernabeu this campaiagn (against Valencia and Barcelona respectively).
Los Blancos will fancy their chances of scoring a good few goals against the side which had the highest number of defeats away from home last season, and with confidence fully restored after the Supercopa win, Madrid will be looking for a rout.
To that end, the odds of 13/10 on Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two or more goals could also be tempting. While the odds may seem smaller than you might expect it is worth bearing in my that this bet paid out on 16 occasions last season, with the Portuguese being Madrid’s top goal scorer as the team scored a record number of goals.
Recommended bets:
Over 1.5 goals in the first half @ 7/10
Ronaldo to score two or more goals @ 13/10
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