Real Madrid - Las Palmas predictions

Top bookmakers online have made Real Madrid overwhelming favourites in this match and judging by the available odds it’s hard to see past a comprehensive home win here.

The current perspective makes the situation straightforward. Given the superiority of Real Madrid and the 16.18 odds given to Las Palmas to win, it is evident that a victory for the visiting team would be a shocking surprise.

The hosts are coming on the back of a narrow 1:2 away win at Valencia. The victory was quite predictable considering the extremely favourable matchup – but the road there was unexpected. Los Blancos fell behind in the first half and had to fight tooth and nail for what was supposed to be a routine triumph.

Las Palmas spent most of their previous La Liga match on the back foot, and the first half ended in a tie. The odds were decidedly against them, however, despite the fact they were playing at home. Their opponents Getafe ultimately took a narrow lead in the late game and won the game 1:2.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

With a 2nd during the mid-season, Los Blancos are well on their way to a Champions League qualification. There’s plenty of time left, though, and they still have a decent shot at the championship title even.

We see several draws on record between these two teams in the past season alone. Real may be the favourites, but it’s becoming very clear that they can’t easily beat Las Palmas.

Sunday's matchup will see both teams at full strength, free of injuries and suspensions.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.30 odds offered at Betway.