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Football betting tips: La Liga
2pts Under 2.5 Goals in Barcelona v Atlético Madrid at 3/4 (Unibet)
1.5pts Over 1.5 Goals in Mallorca v Getafe at 3/4 (General)
0.5pts Correct Score 0-0 in Barcelona v Atlético Madrid at 9/1 (William Hill)
Mallorca v Getafe
- Kick-off time: 17:30 GMT, Sunday
- TV channel: Viaplay Sports 1, LaLigaTV
- Mallorca 5/4 | Draw 9/5 | Getafe 14/5
The fact that a goalless game is priced up as short as 7/2 in places tells you a lot about the direction this fixture could go.
Granted, Mallorca and Getafe have been two of the worst attacking sides in La Liga this season, averaging less than a goal per game through 29 matches, but the market for goals, or lack thereof, is fairly silly at this point.
As a result, OVER 1.5 GOALS is the selection.
Getafe need points in the relegation battle and, prior to going goalless in the tough last three league fixtures (Athletic Club, Real Sociedad and Barcelona), have showed some competence going forward.
Mallorca's win over Celta last time out should offer some freedom to the Balearic Islanders, too, relatively safe from the drop after the three points.
Although it might well be a rough watch, the price for two goals or more is simply too big.
Score prediction: Mallorca 1-1 Getafe (Sky Bet odds: 5/1)
Barcelona v Atlético Madrid
- Kick-off time: 15:15 GMT, Sunday
- TV channel: Viaplay Sports 1, LaLigaTV
- Barcelona 19/20 | Draw 12/5 | Atlético Madrid 3/1
Read the full match preview here.
Xavi's men come into this on the back of successive 0-0 draws against Girona and Getafe, still looking fairly blunt in attack.
It's a problem that they've suffered from for a prolonged period. Barca have scored just eight goals across their last seven La Liga fixtures, which includes a 4-0 win against basement club Elche.
Barca do still hold an incredible defensive record, though, especially at home. Sunday's hosts have conceded nine goals in 29 league games this campaign, only two of which have been allowed at the Camp Nou.
So, with Atléti hitting top, typical form, UNDER 2.5 GOALS makes great appeal at 3/4 with Unibet
Atléti have carried a significant threat going forward during their recent win streak, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if they make this attritional.
Considering Barcelona's recent outings, the 9/1 on offer about the CORRECT SCORE being 0-0 looks big, too.
Score prediction: Barcelona 0-1 Atlético Madrid (Sky Bet odds: 17/2)
Odds correct at 1600 GMT (19/04/23)
Odds correct at 1600 GMT (19/04/23)
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