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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Real Madrid (7 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (9-0-1) to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Saturday for the season’s first El Clasico. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona sits atop the league and has been virtually unbeatable on the road, sitting with a 5-0-1 away record. It has tallied 33 goals and allowed 10 through 10 matches. Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 12 goals in 10 starts. It is coming off a 4-1 Champions League win over Bayern Munich Wednesday and a 5-1 home win over Sevilla in La Liga action Sunday.

Real Madrid, on a similar note, has been actually unbeatable at home and is a perfect 5-0-0. It has tallied 21 goals and allowed 7. Its +14 goal differential is the 2nd-best in the league. Real sits 2nd in La Liga. It is led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has netted 6 goals in 9 starts. Madrid is coming off a 5-2 home win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Tuesday and beat Celta Vigo 2-1 on the road Saturday.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 1 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Barcelona +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-115).

In La Liga matches between these 2 sides, the home team has won 3 of the last 4, and Real Madrid beat Barcelona in 3 of the last 4 league matches as well. Real has a similar roster as it did a season ago, when it beat Barcelona 3-2 April 21, 2024. Barcelona might have a dynamic attack, but Real’s defense is the real deal and is experienced.

Barcelona’s goal total is also inflated by a few easy matchups. It has scored more than 2 goals in just 5 of 10 games. Real is rolling and has won 8 of its last 10 games throughout all competitions. It has dominated at home and against Barcelona, so for this value, take REAL MADRID (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

El Clasico, in league matches, has gone under this total in 2 of the last 3 games and 4 of the last 7. Both teams’ defenses are among the best in the league with each allowing 1.00 goals per game or fewer. Barcelona has allowed more than 1 goal in just 1 league game and has 3 clean sheets in 10 matches.

Real Madrid has 4 clean sheets and has allowed more than 1 goal just once. Both defenses should be equipped to handle talented players, especially with both coming off a Champions League match in the middle of the week. With that in mind, back UNDER 3.5 (-130).

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Real Madrid vs. Villarreal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Madrid vs. Villarreal odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Real Madrid (5 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Villarreal (5-2-1) to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Saturday. Kickoff in the high-profile La Liga clash is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. Villarreal odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid might have 3 draws on the season, but it has been perfect this season at home, boasting a 4-0-0 record in front of its fans. It is coming off a 1-0 road Champions League loss Wednesday to Lille which came on the back of a 1-1 road draw with La Liga foe Atletico Madrid Sunday. Real has netted 17 goals while having allowed 6 in 8 games. It is led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has 5 goals in 7 starts.

Villarreal sits 3rd in the league and has a 3-1-0 road record. It has won 3 of its last 4 and is coming off a 3-1 home win over Las Palmas Monday, ending with 1.9 more expected goals. Villarreal has netted at least 2 goals in 3 of its last 4 games and is led by F Ayoze Perez, who has 6 goals in 7 appearances this season. It has scored 17 goals and allowed 15 on the season.

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Real Madrid vs. Villarreal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 5:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Villarreal +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Draw +550
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -130 | U: -110)

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Real Madrid vs. Villarreal picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 3, Villarreal 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s just no value on the moneyline.

If Villarreal would have shown more aptitude defensively, then it might’ve been able to pull off the upset, but it is allowing 1.88 goals per game, which should get abused by a lethal Real Madrid (-400) side.

Real should come out on top at home, but at -400, it is far too expensive to take, especially coming off a draw in its last league match. Avoid this play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-110).

Villarreal has gone over a lofty total like this one in just 4 of 8 games. It has scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of its last 5 games and has allowed just 1 goal in 4 of its last 5.

Similarly, Real has one of the best defenses in La Liga and has yet to allow more than 1.1 expected goals in any of the 8 matches. Real has gone over this total in just 2 of 8 league matches and has eclipsed 2.5 expected goals in just 1 game. It has also gone under 1.5 goals in 2 straight games.

Put it all together, and back UNDER 3.5 (-110).

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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Atletico Madrid (4 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (5-2-0) to Civitas Metropolitano Sunday for a high-profile La Liga clash. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN Desportes). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Atletico Madrid sits 3rd in La Liga through the first several games of the season. Atletico has been solid at home, having won 2 games and having drawn the third. It has won 3 of its last 4 league games but had fewer expected goals than its opponent in 2 straight. Atletico has numerous capable attackers with 4 players having 2 or more goals. It has scored 11 and allowed just 3 goals on the season.

Real Madrid is 2nd in La Liga, only trailing Barcelona. Real had a rough start to the season, drawing 2 of its first 3 matches. Real has since won 4 in a row and outscored opponents 11-3 in those matches. It has had at least 2.1 expected goals in 5 of 7 matches this season. F Kylian Mbappe leads the club with 5 goals.

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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 8:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Atletico Madrid +170 (bet $170 to win $165) | Real Madrid +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Draw +225
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -110 | U: -125)

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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Atletico Madrid 1, Real Madrid 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET DRAW (+225).

Atletico is an impressive side and has a slew of talented offensive weapons. It has scored in 6 of 7 games this season and has scored at least 2 in 3 of those 7. Atletico has had 5.2 more expected goals than its opponent in 3 home games. Atletico beat Real 3-1 at home last season.

Madrid was able to add Mbappe this offseason, so it has an extremely efficient offense. Real has allowed just 5 goals in 7 matches. It has drawn 2 of 3 road matches. Given this will be Real’s first real test of the season and it hasn’t earned 3 points often on the road, don’t expect Real to win here. BET DRAW (+225).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (-125).

One of 2 games last season went Under this total, and Real hasn’t been capable of scoring consistently on the road. All 3 of Real’s road games have gone Under this total with this exact finish being the result in 2 of 3 of those.

Atletico has played well at home this season, but it hasn’t dominated opponents as of late. Atletico had 0.9 fewer expected goals in its last match, a 1-0 victory at Celta Vigo Thursday. Atletico has gone Under in 4 of its last 5 matches and has a clean sheet in 5 of 7.

TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-125).

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Villarreal (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (5-0-0) to El Madrigal Sunday for a high-profile La Liga clash. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Villarreal sits 4th in La Liga through 5 matches and is coming off a 2-1 road win over Mallorca Sept. 14. It has scored at least 2 goals in all 5 matches and has allowed a goal in each as well. Villarreal is 1-1-0 at home this season and had fewer expected goals in its lone home draw, a 2-2 result against Atletico Madrid. It is led by F Ayoze Perez, who has netted 3 goals in 5 matches.

Barcelona has been the most dominant team in the league so far this season. It has outscored opponents a combined 17-4, throttling Girona 4-1 on the road Sunday. Barcelona has had at least 1.4 expected goals in each game this season. It has a perfect road record as well and has outscored opponents 8-3 in those 3 matches. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has tallied 4 goals in 5 matches.

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Villarreal +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -130)

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Villarreal vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 3, Villarreal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-130).

There’s no reason to think Barcelona can’t stay on fire. In its most competitive match against Athletic Club, which sits 6th in the league, Barcelona won 2-1 and still had 0.8 more expected goals. Barcelona has had at least 0.6 more expected goals in each road game this season.

For Villarreal, it had fewer expected goals against Atletico Madrid and allowed 2.7 in a 4-3 home win over Celta Vigo, its lone other home match. It hasn’t performed up to par against its best foes, and it could struggle against a side as technically sound as Barcelona.

BACK BARCELONA (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-105).

Both teams have scored well this season, so this game should feature ample goals. Villarreal has netted 11 goals in 5 matches and has allowed a goal in every match as well. It has tallied 6 and allowed 5 through its 2 home matches.

Barcelona has scored at least 2 in every match this season and has gone Over this total in all 5 as well, scoring a combined 11 goals in its last 2 league matches. It hasn’t been luck either as it has had at least 1.4 expected goals in all 5 matches.

TAKE OVER 3.5 (-105).

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Girona vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Girona (2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) welcomes Barcelona (4-0-0) for a clash of top La Liga sides Sunday. Kickoff from Estadi Montilivi is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona has been perfect to start the season. It is 2-0-0 at home and 2-0-0 on the road. So far this season, Barcelona is averaging 3.25 goals per game (13 in total) while allowing just 0.75 (3). Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 4 goals in 4 matches. It won 7-0 in its last match, a home battle with Valladolid on Aug. 31. Every other match for Barcelona has resulted in a 2-1 win.

Girona has arguably exceeded expectations throughout the 1st several games. It has tallied 7 goals (1.75 per game) and allowed 4 (1.00 per game). It has been led offensively by 24-year-old F Abel Ruiz, who has tallied 2 goals in 4 matches. Girona most high-profile game so far this season came on the road on Aug. 25 in a 3-0 loss against Atletico Madrid. It did bounce back and is coming off a 2-0 road win over Sevilla on Sept. 1.

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Girona vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Girona +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Barcelona -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -155)

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Girona vs. Barcelona picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET BARCELONA (-125).

Girona was destroyed in its lone match against a high-caliber opponent. Although that was on the road and it is 1-0-0 at home, it will be taking on the most talented team in La Liga and may struggle to keep pace. Girona will also be gearing up for a road Champions League match against French powerhouse PSG, so that looming could make for a disappointing Sunday showing.

Girona beat Barcelona at home 4-2 last year but had 1.2 fewer expected goals. Barcelona ended last season with 11 wins in 19 road matches and should have a better roster this season. Barcelona has dominated opponents with at least 0.8 more expected goals in all 4 matches.

Expect it to continue that Sunday and take BARCELONA (-125).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-155).

Barcelona has gone Under this total in 3 of its 4 games this season and has an inflated goal total due to throttled Valladolid in its last match. It has had all its other matches end 2-1 and has yet to allow more than 1.0 expected goals. It has allowed 0.5 expected goals or fewer in 2 straight games.

Girona doesn’t have as many playmakers and has held 2 straight opponents without a goal. It has yet to allow more than 1.4 expected goals and scored 0 or 1 in 2 of 4 games against far weaker defenses than Barcelona will have.

Put it all together and back UNDER 3.5 (-165).

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Barcelona (7 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (8-1-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona sits 3rd in La Liga and is a perfect 5-0-0 at home this season. It has scored 22 goals and allowed 10 through 10 matches. Leading the charge for Barcelona is F Robert Lewandowski, who has 5 goals in 8 matches. Barcelona’s most recent match was a 2-1 Champions League win over Shakhtar. It has had more expected goals in every home match throughout all competitions this season.

Real sits atop La Liga with 25 points through 10 games. Madrid is 4-1-1 on the road this season and has the league’s most dominant defense, having allowed just 7 goals. M Jude Bellingham leads the way offensively, having scored 8 goals in 9 matches. Real also won its midweek Champions League match, taking down Braga 2-1 on the road.

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Real Madrid +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Draw +260
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -175 | U: +125)

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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (+160).

For starters, home-field advantage in El Clasico hasn’t mattered. The home side is 3-3 over the last 6 games. There hasn’t been a tie in the league rivalry match since 2019, so that’s unlikely as well.

As for Real, their defense is the real deal. They have allowed fewer than 1 expected goal in 4 games. They have pitched a clean sheet in 3 of 6 road matches as well while scoring multiple goals in 4 of 6 road matches. They have a strong midfield and an even better backline.

Barcelona will likely be without F Pedri, M Frenkie de Jong, Lewandowski and several more players that are out with injuries. Those will be too much to overcome for the home side.

Take REAL MADRID (+160).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-175).

The last 6 matchups between these 2 teams have gone Over this total. Two of the last 3 matchups have gone north of 3.5 goals as well, so despite typically having strong defenses, the offenses are able to normally break through in this high-intensity matchup.

Both teams have scored 20-plus goals through 10 games, so the offenses should be able to get on the board here. But, at the value of -175, I would only put a small unit on the Over.

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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Athletic Club (5 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Barcelona (6-3-0) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Sunday. Kickoff for this La Liga match is set for 3 p.m. ET  (ESPN). Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Barcelona is 2-3-0 on the road this season. It has scored 21 goals and allowed 10 through 9 league matches. Its most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Granada Oct. 8. It has had more expected goals than its opponent in every game this season. Barcelona is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has 5 goals in 8 matches.

Athletic Club is 3-1-1 at home this season. It has also had a dynamic attack, scoring 16 goals in 9 matches, allowing just 9. It is led offensively by F Gorka Guruzeta and F Inaki Williams, both of whom have 4 goals. It is coming off a 3-0 win over Almeria. Its only home loss was a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid, which sits atop the La Liga table.

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club odds

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  • Moneyline: Barcelona -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Athletic Club +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Draw +290
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +105)

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Barcelona vs. Athletic Club picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 2, Athletic Club 2

Moneyline (ML)

SPRINKLE DRAW (+290).

Athletic Club came into the week sitting 5th on the league table. Barcelona is 3rd. However, the lone draws for Barcelona this season are on the road, and it has drawn 3 of 5 road matches this season.

Barcelona is the superior side but, on the road, where it has struggled against a top-five side, hasn’t been a place of success. Athletic Club is good enough to get a result, as it shown it can at home.

Back DRAW (+290).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-145).

Athletic Club has gone Over this total in 3 straight league games and has scored 2 or more in 4 of its last 5. Barcelona has gone Over in 6 of its last 7 league matches. It has scored 2 or more in all but 2 La Liga games.

It has one of the best finishers in the world in Lewandowski and should be able to score frequently on a side that allows a goal per game. Back OVER 2.5 (-145).

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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Girona vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with expert La Liga picks, predictions and best bets.

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La Liga leader Girona (6 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid to Montilivi Saturday with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Girona vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

With Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico Madrid 3-1 Sunday, Girona has the top spot in the top Spanish league. Girona has scored 18 goals in 7 matches and allowed 8. It has 19 points and has won each match since drawing its season-opener. Girona has won 2 of its last 3 by multiple goals and is 3-0-0 at home. It is led in the attack by M Yangel Herrera and F Artem Dovbyk, each with 3 goals.

Real Madrid is led by M Jude Bellingham, who has 5 goals in 6 matches. The star English midfielder was Real’s most notable offseason addition. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and has scored 7 goals while allowing 4 in the 4 away games. It sits 2nd, 1 point behind Girona and 1 point ahead of Barcelona.

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Girona vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Girona +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Real Madrid -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Draw +275  (bet $100 to win $275)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +120)

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Girona vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Girona 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (-105).

Girona may look good on paper, but it hasn’t played many top-tier opponents. Coming into Week 8, all of the wins Girona has are over a club outside the top 10 in La Liga. Its lone match against a top-10 side was a 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in which Girona had 0.2 fewer expected goals.

Real Madrid will pose a threat it has not seen this season. Real has proven it can win on the road, beating Athletic Club 2-0 to open the season. Athletic Club sits 4th on the table. Expect Real’s high-class talent to be able to overpower Girona. Real is 3-0-1 on the road this season and should come out with another win.

Take REAL MADRID (-105).

Over/Under (O/U)

SPRINKLE OVER 2.5 (-165).

Real has allowed a goal in 4 of 7 league matches this season, and it has scored in each game, scoring multiple goals in 5 of 7. Girona’s strength has been in its attack, scoring 11 goals in its last 3 games. It has allowed 2 goals per game as well, which could be problematic against the high-quality attack Real has.

Girona has scored multiple goals in 5 of 7 games and should be able to get on the board, averaging 3 goals per game in its 3 home games. Given the value here and the expensive odds, just put a fraction of a unit on the OVER 2.5 (-165).

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