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Elche vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Elche vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Elche (0 wins, 6 losses, 3 draws) hosts Real Madrid (8-0-1) at Manuel Martinez Valero Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Elche vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid is coming off a massive home win over Barcelona which was the top team in La Liga entering last weekend. Real sits No. 1 in the league now following the 3-1 victory.

Madrid’s strength is in its attack as F Vinicius Júnior and F Karim Benzema have combined for 9 of the team’s 22 goals. It has allowed just 8 goals in 9 games.

As for Elche, they have struggled this season and sit last in the league – the only winless team. They finished 13th in the Spanish top league last season and have allowed 2.33 goals per game, the weakness of the club.

Having scored just 6 on the season, F Ezequiel Ponce is the team’s main threat with 2 goals in 404 minutes. He’s one of just 2 players with multiple goals for the home side.

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Elche vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:51 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Elche +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Real Madrid -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Draw +490
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +122 | U: -155)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 4, Elche 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

You can bet on Real Madrid on the total if you would like, and those should be much better odds than anything found on the moneyline.

Elche sits at the bottom of the league, and even a draw seems improbable. Considering they lost to Villarreal 4-0 and Barcelona 3-0, there isn’t much case to make for the home side here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+122).

The Elche defense is just bad. It has allowed over 2 expected goals in 5 of its last 6 games.

They allowed 3 to Barcelona and 4 to both Villarreal and Athletic Club. Also, their attack has found some momentum at home, having scored in 3 of their 4 home matches.

Real has the speed and world-class finishing to abuse a team that struggles defensively. Madrid has the reigning Ballon d’Or winner in Benzema, and he should be able to get his in this battle.

Madrid has allowed almost a goal per game, so while on the road, they may concede. Real has scored at least 3 goals in 4 of its 9 league matches this season as well.

Overall, I’d back Real by assuming they’ll destroy one of the league’s worst defenses.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Real Madrid (7 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) welcomes Barcelona (7-0-1) to Santiago Bernabéu Sunday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid might have as many points as Barcelona, but unlike last season, hasn’t been quite as dominant. They’ve scored 19 and allowed 12 for a plus-7 goal differential.

The real upside for Real is their speed on the edges. F Vinicius Júnior has a team-high 5 goals and is a threat with his speed. They also have a world-class finisher in F Karim Benzema, who had 27 goals last season.

As for Barcelona, they had a disappointing campaign last season but have reloaded and retooled the roster. Offseason-addition F Robert Lewandowski has been huge with 9 goals on the season.

Barcelona will be tested more Sunday than at any other point this season. It has won 5 of 8 league games by multiple goals with a couple 1-0 wins in there as well. They’ve allowed just 1 goal this season.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona odds

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  • Moneyline: Real Madrid +127 (bet $100 to win $127) | Barcelona +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +127 | U: -165)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 1, Barcelona 1

Moneyline (ML)

LEAN DRAW (+265).

These are far and away the best teams in La Liga, and both teams have a world-class finisher.

At the same time, both defenses are the best in the league as well with Barcelona giving up 1 goal through 8 games. Despite the level of competition not being quite there, that stat is mighty impressive.

With a 0-2-1 record, Barcelona has struggled against top-tier sides in the Champions League. Real Madrid hasn’t truly been tested this season aside from a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid.

These teams are close, and for this value, I’d play the draw.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE TOTAL 2.5 (+145).

The defenses are just too good here. Barcelona has allowed 1 goal all season and is a very top-heavy offensive side with one playing making up 45% of their goals.

Real Madrid has a more diverse attacking side, but Barcelona has veteran defenders that should be able to limit them. Barcelona has allowed more than 1 expected goal in just 2 of 8 league matches.

Madrid only allows .88 goals per game as well. Both defenses have excelled this season, and I expect them to show that defensive prowess despite the quality attacking pieces.

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Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

In Saturday La Liga action, Getafe (2 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw) will welcome Real Madrid (6-0-1) to Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid is tied for the top spot in the league. Despite scoring 18 goals and allowing just 7, their +11 goal differential isn’t the best in the league, a title that belongs to Barcelona.

Real is a perfect 4-0-0 on the road this season. It’s led by F Karim Benzema, who has 3 goals on the season. However, it’s been F Vinicius Júnior who has been the most lethal, scoring a team-high 5 times.

Getafe has just 8 goals on the season and has allowed 15. It’s led by F Enes Ünal and D Gastón Álvarez who are tied with a team-high 2 goals.

The team has struggled to start the season and is just 1-2-1 at home. Getafe has more expected goals than its opponent in 3 straight games, including a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.

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Getafe vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Moneyline: Getafe +520 (bet $100 to win $520) | Real Madrid -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Draw +340
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 3, Getafe 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

Real Madrid has been too dominant, especially on the road, to bet against. Facing a team outside of the top 10 in La Liga action doesn’t help the cause much.

However, its moneyline value is just too steep to play. If you want to back Real Madrid, assume it’ll abuse the porous Getafe defense.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-130).

While it seems like the Real offense could have its way, the Getafe offense has been playing well lately as well.

Getafe has scored 2 goals in 3 straight games. The home team is an improving side, and Real Madrid doesn’t have a single clean sheet in La Liga play — it has allowed 1 goal in each of its matches.

Real is not short of quick, speedy attackers either. Madrid has scored at least 2 goals in all but 1 league match this season and has had over 2 expected goals in 6 of 10 matches through all competitions as well.

Getafe has allowed 15 markers in 7 matches, so don’t expect its to put up much of a fight here. Back Real by backing the Over at a significantly better value than the moneyline.

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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Real Madrid vs. Osasuna odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Real Madrid (6 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Osasuna (4-2-0) to Santiago Bernabéu Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Real Madrid vs. Osasuna odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid is 1 of 2 unbeaten teams remaining, and they’re the only team in the league without even a draw. Real has scored 17 and allowed 6. Their +11-goal differential isn’t the best in La Liga.

That title is held by Barcelona, which is +17 through 6. Madrid is led by star F Karim Benzema, who had the most goals in La Liga last season. He has 3 this season. F Vinicius Júnior has a team-high 4 goals.

As for Osasuna, they have thrived at home, winning 3 of 4. However, they are just 1-1-0 on the road. They beat Almería 1-0 in their last road match. Their other road match was a 1-0 loss to Betis.

Argentinian F Ezequiel Ávila is the team’s leading scorer, having tallied 3 goals in the 6 league matches. Osasuna has 4 wins and 2 losses despite having scored only 7 goals, allowing 5.

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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna odds

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  • Money line: Real Madrid -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Osasuna +800 (bet $100 to win $800) | Draw +460
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +133)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Osasuna 0

Money line (ML)

PASS.

There’s no reason to bet against Real Madrid. They have the speed on the wings and the finishing up top. However, at -320 and taking on a club in the top half of the league, they aren’t worth the drastic juice.

Similarly, Osasuna is unlikely to get on the board against an experienced Real defense and a relatively weak offense, so I wouldn’t back them to even get this one to a draw either.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 2.5 (+133).

If there’s one thing Osasuna has been good  at this season, it’s defending. With Benzema out with knee problems, it should be a far easier task. He had 27 of the team’s 80 goals last season.

Osasuna has allowed just 5 goals this season, and through 2 road matches, they’ve allowed just 0.7 expected goals. They’ve allowed multiple goals in just 1 of 6 matches this season.

Given Osasuna also doesn’t have a great attack, it should be an easy match for star GK Thibaut Courtois. In May, FourFourTwo ranked him the 2nd-best goalkeeper in the world.

Real has given up just 6 goals this season – so a goal per game. They’ve allowed just 1 goal in 2 home matches and have gone under this total in 1 of 2 home matches as well.

Ultimately, for the value, UNDER 2.5 (+133) is the best value in the match.

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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 La Liga picks and predictions.

Atletico Madrid (3 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) hosts Real Madrid (5-0-0) at Metropolitano Stadium Sunday with kickoff set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Atletico Madrid is coming into this match following a disappointing 2-0 loss to Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. They did win their prior 2 matches and have won 3 of their last 5.

Atletico is led in scoring by F Álvaro Morata (3 goals) and by M Koke, the team captain. F Antoine Griezmann will be another name to keep an eye on.

As for the league-leading Real Madrid, they are led by dangerous F Karim Benzema, who had the most goals in the league last season, and by F Vinicius Júnior, who leads the team in with 4 goals.

Real sits atop La Liga in points per game and has yet to lose. Barcelona (5-0-1) would take over the top spot if Real doesn’t come out with at least a draw on the road.

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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid odds

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  • Money line: Atletico Madrid +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Real Madrid +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Draw +240
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Atletico Madrid 1

Money line (ML)

BET REAL MADRID (+133).

Whenever you can get Real at this price, it’s worth something. Against top-4 teams on the road last season, Real was 3-1-0, taking on Barcelona twice away from home.

Their lone loss was to Atletico, but that was also coming off a Wednesday match against Man City in the Champions League semifinals, a game that went a full 120 minutes.

Real has handled teams easily this season with 15 goals and just 5 against.

Real has also dominated in terms of expected goals, which Atletico cannot say as even in their 4-1 in during their last league match they had fewer expected goals.

Atletico has had fewer expected goals in 2 of their 5 league matches. Against a team of Real’s caliber, I expect them to struggle. Given this price, I’d back REAL MADRID (+133).

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-107).

Real Madrid has gone over this total in every league match. Now, Atletico’s defense is among the best in the league, but they’ve also had just 2 clean sheets, often giving up at least 1 goal.

Real should get on the board, and at the same time, they have allowed 1 goal in every match, not having a clean sheet yet. Atletico has a few big-name strikes that need to produce in games like this.

Considering both teams have been solid offensively and not overly dominant defensively, I would back the OVER 2.5 (-107) in this one.

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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Madrid vs. Real Betis odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Real Madrid (3 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws) welcomes Real Betis (3-0-0) to Santiago Bernabéu Saturday. Kickoff is set for 10:15 a.m. ET. Below, we preview the Real Madrid vs. Real Betis odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid is sitting atop La Liga with 9 points and a +6 goal differential, having scored 9 goals and allowed 3 in 3 matches. However, for now, Betis is on their tail, the only other team in league play having yet to lose or draw.

It has a +5 goal differential, having scored 6 and allowed just 1. While Madrid won the league last season, Betis had a strong 5th-place finish, allowing just 1.05 goals per game.

It also retained its top goal scorer from a season ago, F Juanmi. He has 2 of the 6 goals while F Borja Iglesias has the other 4. Betis did win 1-0 against Osasuna last weekend while having .6 fewer expected goals.

Madrid is led by superstar F Karim Benzema. Wingers Federico Valverde and Vinivius Junior also among the best and quickest forwards in the league. Those 3 have combined for 6 of the team’s 9 goals.

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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Real Madrid -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | Real Betis +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +420
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +112 | U: -140)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Real Betis 0

Money line (ML)

AVOID.

Real Madrid does have a tad bit of value here, but I wouldn’t play this. If there’s any way to play the money line, it is on the Draw +410. Betis drew Madrid in 1 of their 2 matches a season ago.

However, it wasn’t the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, and I expect a similar result — a Madrid win. However, at -240, there’s very little value there as you’re wagering almost 2.5 times a potential return.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+170).

Both sides have had eerily similar seasons this year as compared to 2021. Last year, the two sides had 2 matches with 1 combined goal. In this location, Real won 1-0 with a 0-0 draw at Betis.

Considering Betis struggled in its last outing and will be going up against 1 of the best defenses in La Liga, it’s safe to say their opportunities will be limited.

As for Real, they’ll be playing the best defense in the league with Betis having allowed just 1 goal in 3 matches. With that in mind, both side may be limited in what they are allowed offensively.

Considering how these teams have played both this season and last, I’ll take the Under 2.5 (+170).

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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Espanyol vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Espanyol (0 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw) welcomes Real Madrid (2-0-0) to Cornellà-El Prat Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Espanyol vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid, despite having transferred M Casemiro to Manchester United, are still the favorites. They are led by superstar F Karim Benzema who led the team in goals last season.

He has played all 180 minutes for the club so far this season. Benzema is one of 6 players who have scored as Real has outscored opponents 6-3. Real beat Alermia 2-1 and Celta Vigo 4-1.

Espanyol drew Celta Vigo 2-2 and then lost to Rayo Vallecano 2-0. They are led by 32-year-old F Joselu, who has played all 180 minutes and scored 1 of Espanyol’s 2 goals.

Last season, it was Espanyol’s ability to score that led to a 14th-place finish  in the league. They scored just over a goal per game and allowed 1.39 per game.

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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: Espanyol +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Real Madrid -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Draw +380
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +130)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 3, Espanyol 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

I’m not about to suggest Real Madrid at -220, but I actually think they’re light years better than most other teams. Even on the road, I would at least consider it at this value.

A parlay with the over and money line isn’t a typical suggestion, but it would come out to +133, so it at least makes both sides better priced.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET ALTERNATE OVER 3.5 (+150).

Espanyol has had at least 1 expected goal in both games this season and has seen 1 of their 2 matches top this total.

As for Real, they have the league’s most lethal attack with one of the quickest wings in the world in F Federico Valverde. His pace coupled with Benzema’s world-class finishing should be virtually unstoppable against a defense that’s allowed 2 goals per game.

Real is averaging 3 goals per game and has topped even the alternate total in 1 of their 2 matches. Given the talent on display, I’ll take the Over 3.5 (+150) here.

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RC Celta de Vigo vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s RC Celta de Vigo vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

RC Celta de Vigo (0 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) welcomes Real Madrid (1-0-0) to Balaídos Saturday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview RC Celta de Vigo vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Expected to win the league, Real Madrid took care of business to kick their season off. Madrid is coming off a narrow 2-1 win over Almeria. It has also beaten German side Eintracht Frankfurt in the last 10 days.

Madrid is led by superstar F Karim Benzema. He played all 90 minutes against Almeria but did not score despite Madrid totaling 29 shots. Benzema led La Liga with 27 goals in 31 starts last season.

As for RC Celta, it finished with a 2-2 draw against Espanyol in its opener. One could argue RC Celta should’ve left with 2 points following a 98th-minute penalty given to the trailing side.

Celta totaled just 3 shots on targets. F Iago Aspas led the team in scoring a season ago with 18 goals and continued that trend, scoring 1 of the team’s 2 goals against Espanyol.

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RC Celta de Vigo vs. Real Madrid odds, lines, picks and predictions

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  • Money line: RC Celta de Vigo +390 (bet $100 to win $390) | Real Madrid -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Draw +310
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -145 | U: +115)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 3, RC Celta de Vigo 1

Money line (ML)

LEAN REAL MADRID (-155).

One should be confident in Real. While it did win just 2-1 last week, it totaled 29 shots and put 15 on target.

If that happens again, Real Madrid should score more than 2. Similarly, Celta tied 2-2 and had only 3 shots on target. Real brought back many of their top weapons.

Real Madrid had a ton of success against RC Celta last season, winning the season series 2-0 and by a 7-3 aggregate. I expect that success to continue again, and at -155, I would lean to it only due to the lofty-than-ideal odds.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-145).

It is a consistent thought process here. I expect both of these to happen, and in the 2 matches last season, both of these bets would’ve hit.

Madrid’s offense is clicking, and it should be able to have more success than just 2 goals, especially since RC Celta allowed 7 in the 2 head-to-head matches last season. Celta had success in their opener as well.

It is positive that while the opportunities were not abundant, they were able to take advantage of them. Considering that along with Madrid’s chances in their opener, it’s easy to play the Over 2.5 (-145) despite the value.

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Almeria vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Almeria vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with La Liga picks and predictions.

Almeria welcomes Real Madrid to Estadio Mediterráneo Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Almeria vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, and make our best La Liga bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid, winners of La Liga last season by a wide margin, open this season on the road. Real did beat Eint Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup Wednesday.

Real Madrid will once again be led by F Karim Benzema, who was the top goal scorer of the league last season with 27 goals. Madrid’s backline is laced with experience as well and is led by GK Thibaut Courtois.

Almeria had a terrific home record last season with 14 wins in 21 matches. It finished 1st in the second division, so this will be a good gauge of where the club is at.

Twenty-four-year-old Nigerian F Umar Sadiq was the standout for the home side. He had 18 goals and 9 assists. He’s still on the roster and should be ready for the top-tier Real side.

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Almeria vs. Real Madrid odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:55 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Almeria +570 (bet $100 to win $570) | Real Madrid -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Draw +390
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -165 | U: +130)

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Prediction

Real Madrid 3, Almeria 1

Money line (ML)

PASS.

Real Madrid should come out on top, and at -230, it’s almost worth betting.

However, against a side that should give its all and is trying to prove it belongs along with having a quality home record a season ago, I’d actually PASS on betting this value.

One can bet on Real to succeed against the promoted side by banking on the talented Madrid attack to continuously break through the Almeria backline during the 90-minute match.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER ALTERNATE 3.5 (+145).

Real Madrid has a few of the best attackers in the world. Benzema should get some easy opportunities against a defense that hasn’t played this level of competition.

Real will again have M Casemiro helping deliver the attacking balls. He’s an experienced player that should be able to bring some finesse to the match. Real went Over this total in 4 of its last 7 games to end the 2021 season.

Almeria is playing a different level of competition, but Sadiq is a stud.

The home side found out how to score last season, getting a goal in its last 9 matches. It should be able to get on the board at least once in its home opener.

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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with Champions League picks and predictions.

Real Madrid faces Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final Saturday. Kickoff from Stade de France in Paris is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds and lines, and make our best Champions League bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid claimed a dramatic come-from-behind 3-1 home win over Manchester City in the second leg of it semifinal matchup May 4. Real rallied from a 1-0 deficit, scoring 3 goals after the 90th minute.

Real Madrid advanced behind a 6-5 aggregate victory over Man City, a club that finished the season atop the EPL table. Madrid is led by F Karim Benzema, who has scored 27 goals in 32 appearances.

Liverpool, which went 1-0-2 vs. Man City this season, beat Villarreal  5-2 on aggregate in its semifinal matchup against Villarreal. Liverpool has coasted through much of the knockout rounds.

The Reds are led by star F Mohamed Salah, who scored 23 goals in 35 appearances. Salah, F Sadio Mane (16 goals) and M Diogo Jota (15 goals) rank among the top-8 goal scorers in the EPL, making Liverpool the most lethal attacking side in the world.

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Real Madrid vs. Liverpool odds, lines, picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 2:32 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Real Madrid +245 (bet $100 to win $245) | Liverpool +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Draw +265
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -135 | U: +105)

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Prediction

Liverpool 2, Real Madrid 1

Money line (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (+105).

While Madrid did get opportunities, it didn’t score when Man City D Kyle Walker was on the field. All 6 of Real Madrid’s aggregate goals were when Walker, who missed the first leg, was sidelined.

Liverpool D Trent Alexander-Arnold has a similar pace. The 22-year-old  Alexander-Arnold, as Walker did, should be able to tame speedy Real Madrid’s 21-year-old F Vinicius Júnior.

Real lost one of each knockout-round, two-game series as well. It’s a side that depends on its attack, and Liverpool allowed just .68 goals in the EPL this season, playing against some of the world’s best competition.

Given Liverpool’s attack, scoring 2.47 goals per game in EPL action and 2.16 in UCL knockout stage action, and an ensuing ability to tame Junior and Benzema, I expect the talented EPL side to come out on top.

Over/Under (O/U)

LEAN OVER 2.5 (-135).

While I expect Liverpool to be able to limit Madrid, it will be difficult to keep Real scoreless for an entire 90-minute period. City realized that, giving up 2 goals in the last 10 minutes of the game.

Madrid averaged 2.11 goals per game, and played almost just as well on the road as at home this season. The -140 value just isn’t that great here which is why this is just a lean.

Both attacks are good enough to bet on. Liverpool is 3-3 O/U in knockout-round games at this 2.5 figure while Real is 5-1. Madrid should look to push the pace, and Liverpool will be able to keep up.

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