La Liga Online Betting Preview – Matchday 29 (Mar 22-23)

Ten games remain in La Liga and Real Madrid hold a seven point lead over nearest rivals Barcelona. Los Merengues were humbled at Deportivo last weekend, but the Catalans were unable to capitalize, drawing at Almeria. Both results show that there are no certainties in Spanish football, except that will always offer up to 60% better La Liga betting odds.

Barca Looking for Wake-Up Call

Barcelona midfielder Xavi, believes his team-mates need to ‘wake-up’ following their draw last Sunday at Almeria. With Real Madrid having lost on Saturday, Barca were handed the a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit with the La Liga leaders, but were unable to profit. The Catalans were undone by two set-piece goals – both from corners – leaving them with just one point from their last three league games, which at this stage of the season casts real doubt on their chances of catching Los Blancos.

On Sunday Frank Rijkaard’s side have a home game against Valladolid, which would normally be considered certain to produce three points, but not so in the current circumstances. Ronaldinho missed the game at Almeria with a groin strain, and the Brazilian remains a doubt, though Yaya Toure is back in full training. Barca have an additional distraction of the Spanish Cup on Thursday, not an issue for Sunday’s visitors Valladolid. The Pucela are one of four clubs locked on 32 points, on the cusp of the relegation zone. Jose Medilibar’s side haven’t scored in three games, but have a good record at the Nou Camp, drawing on the last two visits. nevertheless make Barcelona favorites -123/1.813 (-1.5) with Valladolid +113/2.130 (+1.5) – a market priced to less than 102%.

Real Madrid Lose Van Nistelrooy for Remainder of Season

Real Madrid are likely to play the remaining ten games of the season without their top-scorer, Ruud Van Nistelrooy. The Dutchman’s ankle injury is more complicated than first thought, so with Arjen Robben also sidelined, Bernd Schuster’s attacking options are reduced for the Sunday’s home game against Valencia. Los Blancos are experiencing a poor run at a critical stage of the season – losing four of their last seven games in La Liga – the saving grace is that nearest rivals, Barcelona, have been unable to take advantage.

The Champions League elimination by Roma will have knocked the stuffing out of the defending Spanish title holders, but they must now regroup. Sunday’s opponents, Valencia, have suffered a much more prolonged bout of poor form. Having kept pace with the leaders in the opening stages of the season, Los Che have plummeted to 11th position, and are in danger of missing out on European football next season. Ronald Koeman replaced Quique Flores in October, but the Dutchman has struggled to achieve an consistency, and the club are now without a win in six games. This game follows hot from the Copa Del Rey clash against Barcelona, putting the Koeman and his side under more pressure. Madrid were 5-1 winner at the Mestalla earlier in the seasons, and makes them favourites for Sunday’s game at the Nou Camp, pricing Real Madrid +101/2.010 (-1) with Valencia -109/1.917 (+1).

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