Weekend Primera Liga Tips: Wins for Atletico and Espanyol

Away form is where they really struggled under previous coach Gregorio Manzano, but their last two matches away from the capital have seem them go to Real Sociedad and Osasuna, both notoriously difficult places, and come away with all three points.

There is more intensity to their play, as well as defensive solidity, and although Racing have enjoyed something of an upturn in fortunes recently, suffering just one defeat in six, Atleti will be too strong for them. The price of evens looks far too big and should be taken with confidence.

This south Madrid derby will more likely than not be a tight affair, with Getafe particularly adept at squeezing teams and making contests into scrappy encounters. Do not expect plenty of goals and the price of 2.70 for one or less well worth some consideration.

The Catalans sit in fifth place and, as they did last season, boast an excellent home record with six victories and just two defeats from their 10 games. Zaragoza's defeat at home to Rayo Vallecano when they were leading with 12 minutes left, probably extinguished any hopes of them avoiding relegation. A comfortable home win looks inevitable and is available at a tasty 29/20.