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Primera Division Tips: Expect early goals when Real Madrid host Zaragoza plus tight games at Espanyol and Malaga
Phil Kitromilides has had a great week so far with six winning tips and now turns to Spain to back two low-scoring games plus a 12/5 shot from the Santiago Bernabeu
Jan 28, 2012 9:00:00 AM
By Phil Kitromilides
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Real Madrid V Real Zaragoza: Over 2.5 goals in the first half at 12/5 (3.40) with Bet365
Bottom side Zaragoza visit a Real Madrid team who not only sit five points clear at the top of the table but also happen to be the league's top scorers. It is true that Madrid have not always looked overly convincing at home this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet in all but one of their matches at the Santiago Bernabeu.
But with the confidence of the midweek performance at Barcelona still fresh in their minds this should be a straightforward win for Jose Mourinho's men; expect a goal-ladened first half at a great price.
Espanyol V Real Mallorca: Under 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) with Bet365
A disappointing week in the Copa del Rey for these two sides saw Espanyol sensationally knocked out in injury time by Mirandes from the third tier of Spanish football, while Mallorca exited the competition at the hands of Athletic Bilbao.
With both sides feeling the physical and emotional faitgue of the draining defeats, plus a few injuries on both sides, it should be a low-key encounter at the Cornella El Prat, with goals few and far between.
Malaga V Sevilla: Draw at half time at 5/4 (2.25) with Bet365
An Andalusian derby which promises to be a tight affair between two sides who have flattered to deceive so far this season. Malaga's millions have not yet had the desired effect on results and the performances have looked a little disjointed since the turn of the year.
Sevilla, meanwhile are a club in transition, playing an increasingly reserved brand of football. There will not be much between these two sides and the price on the draw at half-time looks to offer some value at a price better than evens.
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Phil Kitromilides is a professional sports broadcaster working on radio and TV in London and Madrid, you can also follow Phil on Twitter
Bottom side Zaragoza visit a Real Madrid team who not only sit five points clear at the top of the table but also happen to be the league's top scorers. It is true that Madrid have not always looked overly convincing at home this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet in all but one of their matches at the Santiago Bernabeu.
But with the confidence of the midweek performance at Barcelona still fresh in their minds this should be a straightforward win for Jose Mourinho's men; expect a goal-ladened first half at a great price.
Espanyol V Real Mallorca: Under 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) with Bet365A disappointing week in the Copa del Rey for these two sides saw Espanyol sensationally knocked out in injury time by Mirandes from the third tier of Spanish football, while Mallorca exited the competition at the hands of Athletic Bilbao.
With both sides feeling the physical and emotional faitgue of the draining defeats, plus a few injuries on both sides, it should be a low-key encounter at the Cornella El Prat, with goals few and far between.
Malaga V Sevilla: Draw at half time at 5/4 (2.25) with Bet365An Andalusian derby which promises to be a tight affair between two sides who have flattered to deceive so far this season. Malaga's millions have not yet had the desired effect on results and the performances have looked a little disjointed since the turn of the year.
Sevilla, meanwhile are a club in transition, playing an increasingly reserved brand of football. There will not be much between these two sides and the price on the draw at half-time looks to offer some value at a price better than evens.
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Phil Kitromilides is a professional sports broadcaster working on radio and TV in London and Madrid, you can also follow Phil on Twitter
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