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Real Madrid Aiming for First Place

Los Blancos Heavy Favorites to Beat Granada

Real Madrid have had a good season, but not good enough to sit in first place. That could change this weekend if Los Blancos beat Granada and Real Sociedad lose or draw against Valencia. Madrid’s game will be earlier, meaning they could put a lot of pressure on Real Sociedad.

On the other hand, Granada can’t afford to lose, otherwise, they could fall into the relegation zone. A great game awaits us. Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and soccer lines for Granada vs Real Madrid.

Real Madrid Aiming for First Place
PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP

Competition: La Liga (Spain’s top division)

Location: Los Carmenes, Granada

Time: Sunday, Nov. 21, 10:15 a.m. ET

TV: beIN Sports

Live Stream: fuboTV

La Liga Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Over/Under Team Total
Granada +1 +110 +650 3 +105o ½ -160o/+130u
Real Madrid -1 -130 -210 3 -125u 2½ +155o/-190u
Draw +350

Head to Head

  • Previous Matches: 50
  • Granada Victories: 6 (47 goals)
  • Real Madrid Victories: 36 (128 goals)
  • Draws: 8

 

Last season, they met twice, Real Madrid won both. The first leg ended with a 2-0, while the second one finished 4-1. It seems like Karim Benzema really likes to play against Granada. The French striker has scored in their last four encounters.

Granada haven’t been able to beat Los Blancos in their last 10 meetings. They didn’t even get a draw. During that span, Real Madrid scored 37 goals, allowed six, and finished with a clean sheet five times. The total went over in eight of those games.

In Trouble

Granada come in a must-win situation after winning only two of their 12 games. Most recently, they lost 2-0 to Espanyol, making them fall to seventeenth place with 11 points. If they lose and Elche win, they’ll fall to the relegation zone. There’s a long way to go in the season, but it’s always dangerous to fall in the relegation zone.

Their record isn’t the best, but they’ve fought bravely against the powerhouses. They drew 1-1 to Barcelona, lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad, and beat Sevilla 1-0.

Los Rojiblancos have scored 11 goals and allowed 16. They’re not the lowest-scoring team, so there’s still hope. Luis Suarez is the team’s top scorer with three goals. The young Colombian striker is the main reason for you to consider including them in your soccer picks.

Granada have been slightly better when playing at home. They own a 1-2-2 record, 1-3-1 against the spread and 3-2 over/under. They’ve scored in all their matches at Los Carmenes. This is one of those times when playing at home could really make a difference.

Luis Milla, Yan Eteki, and Neyder Lozano are out due to injury. Milla will be missed, he’s a great defender and they’ll be facing a terrific attacking unit. Without Milla, expect them to play 5-4-1.

Building a Streak

Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Espanyol on October 3. Since then, Los Blancos have six straight games without losing in all competitions. They won five of those games and finished with a clean sheet twice.

Most recently, regarding La Liga, they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Benzema scored his tenth goal to also increase the gap at the top of the league’s top scorers. He’s followed by three players with seven goals each, including teammate Vinicius Junior.

Precisely, Benzema and Vinicius have developed enviable chemistry. The Brazilian beat Eden Hazard for the job. In fact, rumor has it that the Belgian could be going back to Chelsea in January.

Defensively, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has regained a lot of confidence, but Madrid’s defense is vulnerable. They’ve been relying on the old saying that the best defense is a good offense.

Los Blancos have been a reliable betting online option even when playing on the road. They own a 5-1-1 record, 4-2-1 against the spread, and 5-1-1 over/under. They’ve scored in all their road matches.

Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos, and Gareth Bale are questionable due to injury. They haven’t missed them much, to be honest. Real Madrid have talent to spare, especially on offense.

Final Analysis, Predictions

Games after an international break are always tricky. Granada won’t be easy prey, I’m sure of that. Still, Real Madrid’s depth should make the difference, especially with Marcelo, Luka Jovic, and Isco back. Both will score in a back-and-forth battle, but the total won’t go over.

Don’t forget to check the props our sportsbook is offering for this and other games to increase your winning chances. Our score prediction is offering a +750 price, while three exact total goals are +300. Here’s one more, go with 6-8 corners at +175, four per team sounds about right.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Granada 1

Pick: Real Madrid by 1 at +275

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