Football

La Liga 2016-2017 – Matchday 4 Betting Preview

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The fourth week of La Liga has arrived; let’s have a look at some of the key fixtures this weekend.

Eibar vs. Sevilla

Kick Off – 17:30, Saturday

Stats

– Eibar have never beaten Sevilla in La Liga, drawing 2 and losing 2 of their 4 games.
– Sevilla haven’t won away from home in La Liga in 20 games. Their last win came in May 2015.
– Eibar manager Jose Luis Mendilibar has won just three of his 13 games as a manager against Sevilla.

Score Prediction and Odds

– Sevilla to win: 13/10
– Sevilla to win without conceding: 3/1

Leganes vs. Barcelona

Kick Off – 12:00, Saturday

Stats

– This is Leganes’ first game against Barcelona in their 88 year history.
– Barcelona haven’t lost in five league games away from home against sides from Madrid.
– Lionel Messi has scored against 33 of the 37 teams he has faced in La Liga.

Score Prediction and Odds

– Barcelona to score over 3.5 goals: 2/1
– Lionel Messi to score first: 9/4

Atletico Madrid vs. Sporting Gijon

Kick Off – 15:15, Saturday

Stats

– Atletico have won their last ten home games against Sporting, without conceding a goal in their last three.
– Atletico have won seven of their last eight home games, keeping a clean sheet in six of them.
– Antoine Griezmann has scored five goals in five games against Sporting.

Score Prediction and Odds

– Atletico to win to nil: 10/17
– Antoine Griezmann to score anytime: 20/27

Espanyol vs. Real Madrid

Kick Off – 19:45, Sunday

Stats

– Espanyol haven’t beaten Real Madrid in 17 league games, drawing 3 and losing 14. Their last win came in October 2007.
– Real Madrid could equal the best winning streak by any side in La Liga with a win this weekend.
– Ronaldo scored eight goals in the two games against Espanyol last season.

Score Prediction and Odds

– Real Madrid to score over 3.5 goals: 49/20
– Ronaldo to score 2 goals or more: 19/10

Words by @dominictrant