Real Madrid - Real Sociedad Betting Preview: Why both teams to score is a wise bet at the Bernabeu
Jan 4, 2013 10:30:00 AM
Our Spanish expert Phil Kitromilides believes an impressive Real Sociedad side should be able to find the back of the net against the Champions
The year 2012 was strange for Real Madrid. The month of May saw them crowned Spanish champions for a 32nd time with a record number of goals scored. Yet by December, they were 16 points behind Barcelona having seemingly relinquished the title they had won just six months previously.The year did, though, see them go unbeaten at home in the league with 16 victories and four draws, and Bet365 price them at 2/11 (1.18) to begin 2013 by claiming all three points against Real Sociedad. The side from San Sebastian, meanwhile, can be backed at 12/1 (13.00) with the draw offered at 6/1 (7.00).
In their last home game Real Madrid were held to an unexpected 2-2 draw by a struggling Espanyol and Sociedad are a much more competent outfit than the Catalans. Indeed, the Basques are on an eight-match unbeaten run and are on the cusp of challenging for a Champions League place; they are therefore not to be underestimated. The price of 8/13 (1.61) for Madrid not to keep a clean sheet is well worthy of consideration, despite being a little short, given that Real have netted seven goals in their last three away games.
However, for a slightly enhanced price, backing both teams to score at 4/6 (1.65) looks like a shrewder investment. This bet has paid out in five of the last six meetings between the sides at the Bernabeu, and with Madrid conceding in each one of their last five competitive fixtures, there is every chance that this will prove the correct selection once more.
For a value bet the price of 10/3 (4.33) for Sociedad to score first looks appealing given their decent scoring record of late. It becomes even more attractive when one considers that Madrid have conceded the first goal in each of their last four matches.
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| BEST BET |
VALUE BET |
| Both teams to score at 4/6 (1.65) with Bet365 |
Real Sociedad to score first at 10/3 (4.33) with Bet365 |
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Phil Kitromilides is a sports broadcaster working on radio and TV in London and Madrid. You can also follow Phil on Twitter.
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