Spanish La Liga
2013-05-08 - Real Madrid CF vs Malaga
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : Spanish La Liga
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Wednesday 8th May 2013 – Kickoff time 21:30
Match Preview :
Real Madrid welcomes Malaga and they know if they lose this match then the title will got to Barcelona at the end of the match. Real Madrid are trailing Barcelona by some eleven points and looks set to lose their title to Barcelona, but it's just a matter of time. If Real Madrid draws this match Barcelona would not be the Champions yet, but Real Madrid would definitely want to go for the win here.
If Real Madrid loses this match then Barcelona will be declared the Champions before Sunday’s fixture away to Atletico Madrid. However with Sir Alex Ferguson annoncing he will retire at the end of the season, there is now fresh reports linking him with the Old Trafford hot seat. Mourinho have all but secured second place in the La Liga and will want to finish the season on a high by winning their remaining games now.
The have only the Spanish Cup to play for and they will want to go into that Final winning their remaining games. The final will take place in a few weeks from now and Mourinho will want to finish the season on a high with reports linking him to a move back to Chelsea or even replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United
As for Malaga, they have been banned from participating in Europe next season. That means they have no more motivation to win this match or even go all out for the win. However, they will want to remain in the Top Six for the sake of pride by bouncing back from last weekend’s shocking defeat to Granada who are battling against relegation.
But is must be stated that Malaga’s form away from home has been very poor in recent times. They did lose to Real Sociedad 4-2 and also a heavy beating from Valencia when they were beaten 5-1 at The Mestalla Stadium. Manuel Pellegrini’s players will be eager to score against Real's defence which conceded three times against Real Valladolid last weekend.
Last three league meetings
October 22, 2011: Malaga 0-4 Real Madrid
March 18, 2012: Real Madrid 1-1 Malaga
December 22, 2012: Malaga 3-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have not beaten Malaga in their last two meetings. But now is the right time with the visitors having nothing to play for anymore and Mourinho will want to end the season on a high.
Prediction:
Go for Real Madrid and give the 1 3/4 ball.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Real Madrid 4-1 Malaga
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Real Madrid and give the 1 3/4 ball.
