Sunday 22/06/2014, 19:00, Spain Segunda Division playoffs, Las Palmas vs Cordoba
Las Palmas vs Cordoba Betting Preview
Córdoba missed out on a great opportunity of traveling to the Canaries on the back of a narrow margin victory, after squandering numerous chances in the first leg. They now need to score on the road and with Las Palmas bolstering its defenses lately, it should be quite difficult for the visitors to take an early lead. The stakes are as high as they get, because the one who prevails tonight will be playing in Primera Division next season, while the vanquished will need to wait for at least one year.
Las Palmas vs Cordoba Betting Odds
Las Palmas 2.00, Draw 3.30, Cordoba 4.00
Las Palmas vs Cordoba Betting Tips
The first leg was surprising to say the least, with the hosts using a single striker and conceding the initiative in the first half. Even though Las Palmas won the vast majority of points in front of their fans, the visitors didn't hesitate and kept several players in the other half. By exercising constant pressure, they prevented the hosts from creating numerous scoring opportunities and Córdoba looked rather toothless.
The fact that they didn't allow a goal is only a pale consolation, because scoring on the road has never been their strong suit. It is hard to believe that coach Ferrer will be changing much in the starting formation as he needs both strikers on the pitch. Davila and Jimenez will pair up again, but Arturo is a likely replacement if the top scorer fails to work his magic.
Las Palmas managed to have better ball possession despite using a rather defensive starting formation with 33-year-old Aranda as the only striker. He was replaced by Christianus in the second half, but tonight we can expect both of them to play together from the start.
The hosts can't afford to commit the same mistake Cordoba did by allowing the visitors to establish a beachhead in their own half. Allowing one goal would be disastrous for Las Palmas, so manager Josico will only take calculated risks. They are yet to allow a goal in the playoffs after three matches and the hosts will be aiming for a narrow margin victory.
Key Facts
- Las Palmas won 5 times against Cordoba at home and lost on three occasions, but tonight a draw is not an acceptable result.
- In the last three games Las Palmas didn't allow a single goal, while Cordoba kept a clean sheet in 5 of the last 7 matches
Las Palmas vs Cordoba Betting Prediction
Las Palmas can secure a narrow margin victory and keeping a clean sheet is within reach, which leaves punters with two possible wagers. One choice would be to bet on fewer than 2.5 goals to be scored, but the odds for this outcome are too low to be attractive. By comparison, there is plenty of value in backing the hosts outright at even odds with Pinnacle Sports.
Bet: Las Palmas @ 2.00 with Pinnacle Sports
