Real Madrid welcome Eibar to the Estadio Alfredo di Stefano on Saturday afternoon with Zinedine Zidane's side aiming to extend their unbeaten run to 11 matches.
By contrast, their opponents are winless in their last 11 La Liga clashes, a run which has seen Jose Luis Mendilibar's team drop into the relegation zone.
Real Madrid vs Eibar Latest Odds
Los Armeros have never won away to Real Madrid in their top-flight history, yet the visitors will take heart from the fact that fellow strugglers Cadiz and Alaves have been victorious this season on their trips to Spanish capital.
Eibar can be backed at 17/2 (9.50) with bet365, while a home win is available at 3/10 (1.30) and the draw at 17/4 (5.25).
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The hosts are without Eden Hazard, Dani Carvajal and Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos is a doubt after returning early from the international break with a knock.
Los Blancos have both legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool coming either side of El Clasico, and so Zidane is unlikely to take any unnecessary risks in this one.
Eibar are without long-term absentee defender Pedro Bigas while midfielder Edu Exposito and forward Muto are both doubts.
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The Spanish champions know they can afford few slip-ups in the last 10 league matches of the season, with Real Madrid trailing cross-city rivals Atletico by six points at the top of the table.
Los Blancos, however, have a habit of going on winning runs when needed and they should be able to rack up another success against one of the division's most out-of-form teams.
Eibar have been finding the back of the net regularly and have scored in 13 of their last 16 league clashes, including against both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, yet they have won just four times this season.
Zidane's men have conceded in 10 of their last 14 matches including in each of their last five, and while the hosts should be confident of winning they may not do so while keep a clean sheet.
Real Madrid vs Eibar Tips and Predictions
A home win and both teams to score can be backed at 11/5 (3.20) and looks like a strong option for this weekend's clash, having paid out in nine of Real's victories this season.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Real Madrid to win and both teams to score at 11/5 (3.20) for a 1pt stake with bet365
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