Monday 05/05/2014, 22:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 36, Real Sociedad vs Granada
Real Sociedad vs Granada Betting Preview
With two rounds left to play and a game in hand, Real Sociedad is virtually qualified for the Europa League. Since they will be playing local rivals Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal before the season comes to an end, the hosts will try to claim all three points tonight against Granada. All they need is one victory in three games and this is by far the easiest opponent, not to mention that the visitors will be trying to settle for a draw tonight.
Real Sociedad vs Granada Betting Odds
Real Sociedad 1.45, Draw 5.00, Granada 7.50
Real Sociedad vs Granada Betting Tips
Real Sociedad missed out on a great opportunity to reenter the Champions League race, after drawing on the road at Celta Vigo. Since that disappointing draw, they won two games in a row and limited opponents to a single goal, and didn't lost any players to injuries or suspension.
It's been quite a while since Real Sociedad could field the best starting formation and tonight that they are at full strength, the hosts are expected to act on it. A 4-3-3 squad featuring Vela, Griezmann and Agirretxe upfront is supposed to take the visiting team by storm and given no time to react.
The host will be trying to score early, as they had a hard time winning uphill battles and Granada is decently good at defending when it takes the lead. The best example is that they managed to hold onto a one goal advantage over Barcelona one week ago, virtually ending the reigning champions a chance to claim a new trophy. The problem is that Granada lost the next two games and allowed seven goals without scoring.
Key Facts
- Granada is struggling at the moment, with five defeated in the last six games and in four of those defeats they were unable to score at least once.
- Real Sociedad is yet to lose a game at home to Granada and they won the last direct match earlier this season by three goals to one.
Real Sociedad vs Granada Betting Prediction
The odds for Real Sociedad to win tonight are ridiculously low, but punters shouldn't let this fact distract them from a potentially lucrative wager. Bet on the hosts to cover the -1.5 goals spread at odds of 2.30 with Pinnacle Sports as they have a reputation for playing aggressive football in front of their fans. Real Sociedad won't settle for a narrow margin victory against a reeling opponent that seems incapable of keeping clean sheets.
Bet: Real Sociedad -1.5 goals @ 2.30 with Pinnacle Sports
