Spain Primera (11 May)

[heniek31]

Sunday 11 May 2008	Home	Draw	Away	BPP
Almería v Recreativo (16:00BST)	2.64	3.40	3.00	100.62 %
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Athletic Bilbao v Racing Santander (16:00BST)	2.60	3.45	2.87	102.23 %
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Atlético v Deportivo (16:00BST)	1.70	3.60	5.30	105.47 %
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Barcelona v Mallorca (16:00BST)	1.53	4.50	9.40	98.08 %
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Levante v Valencia (16:00BST)	5.00	3.70	1.90	99.41 %
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Osasuna v Murcia (16:00BST)	1.50	4.33	9.00	100.85 %
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Real Betis v Sevilla (16:00BST)	3.50	3.40	2.40	99.65 %
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Valladolid v Getafe (16:00BST)	2.25	3.20	3.50	104.27 %
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Villarreal v Espanyol (16:00BST)	1.67	4.10	6.00	100.94 %
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Zaragoza v Real Madrid (16:00BST)	2.37	3.60	3.30	100.19 %

[Backbencher]

Season is almost over, with just 2 games to play. Some teams with nothing to play for and that showed last Wednesday.

Almeria-Recreativo, Recreativo AH 0 @1.93 (betfair)

Almeria is one of those teams with nothing to win or lose. That was clear when day lost 4-2 against Getafe after being 0-2 up. Recreativo in a must win situation to avoid relegation. I was thinking of under 2.5, but I don't trust Almeria.

Levante-Valencia, Valencia @ 1.73 (bet365)

Valencia still needs 1 point to be safe. They will have the support of the crowd because Levante fans are more worried about the future, since disappearing or being relegated to 3rd division are the only options right now.

Barcelona-Mallorca, Mallorca @6.25 (betsson)

Ok, I know this is a bit risky, but I cannot resist these odds. Mallorca fighting for a UEFA Cup place with 4 wins in a row and Güiza in form near the top goalscorer prize. Barcelona is a mess right now. Coach Rijkard and some players (Ronaldinho, Valdes, Henry, Deco) know they won´t stay in the club next year. Fans are against the President and this is a good chance for Mallorca to win.

[ThePope]

Mallorca are outrageously available at 11/2 with Betfred.

That looks to be incredible value for an in-form Mallorca side going to a Barca team that is completely out of sorts and missing various key players through both injury and suspension.

[SeanMac]

Originally Posted by heniek31

Its says on william hill website that these are all 8pm kos is this right or wrong ?

[oriolh]

Originally Posted by SeanMac

Its says on william hill website that these are all 8pm kos is this right or wrong ?

True. All games are at 9PM in Spain (8PM UK)

[SeanMac]

Originally Posted by oriolh

True. All games are at 9PM in Spain (8PM UK)

cheers

[dougles badder]

5/2 real madrid i know the titles wrapped up but if they try surley they will have enough to beat zarragosa any team news.

[rcgills]

Originally Posted by dougles badder

5/2 real madrid i know the titles wrapped up but if they try surley they will have enough to beat zarragosa any team news.

Casillas and Raul are being rested, Gago and Robben are injured and Pepe and Heinze are suspended.

[dougles badder]

Thanks mate still may try a small bet at these odds

[Challenge]

Originally Posted by Backbencher

Barcelona-Mallorca, Mallorca @6.25 (betsson)
...some players (Ronaldinho, Valdes, Henry, Deco) know they won´t stay in the club next year.

Where did you hear/see that? It is still uncertain for Ronaldinho and Deco, but Henry will stay for certain.
Mallorca will give points to Zaragoza in last round, and because of that story about UEFA Cup has no basis.

[MoeNguyen]

any thoughts on Betis - Sevilla match? thanks

[ScorpioRed]

Why should give Mallorca give points to Zaragoza? How do you know the story about their UEFA ambitions are not true?

Originally Posted by Challenge

Where did you hear/see that? It is still uncertain for Ronaldinho and Deco, but Henry will stay for certain.
Mallorca will give points to Zaragoza in last round, and because of that story about UEFA Cup has no basis.

[Challenge]

Originally Posted by ScorpioRed

Why should give Mallorca give points to Zaragoza?

Zaragoza needs points to survive. Look at their mutual matches and say what you saw.

[SeanMac]

any1 think zaragoza will hold madrid to a draw ?

[ScorpioRed]

And? These are just historical H2H, I still don't understand. And Mallorca had beaten Zaragoza many times at home.

I know Zaragoza needs desperately points to survive, but what?
Also do Mallorca in case they want to go for UEFA spot..

Really not sure why should be Zaragoza more for Mallorca then playing in UEFA. Are they heart brothers or?


So far I can't see a clear argument coming from your opinion, do you have a reason based on some real rationale then just historical H2H (which are not showing much to be honest)? I.E. any agreement or a fact showing Mallorca doesnt care about UEFA?

Originally Posted by Challenge

Zaragoza needs points to survive. Look at their mutual matches and say what you saw.

[oriolh]

Originally Posted by Backbencher

Barcelona-Mallorca, Mallorca @6.25 (betsson)

Ok, I know this is a bit risky, but I cannot resist these odds. Mallorca fighting for a UEFA Cup place with 4 wins in a row and Güiza in form near the top goalscorer prize. Barcelona is a mess right now. Coach Rijkard and some players (Ronaldinho, Valdes, Henry, Deco) know they won´t stay in the club next year. Fans are against the President and this is a good chance for Mallorca to win.

Agree that Mallorca is a good team, they may win and that 6.25 is a good price for them

It will be Rijkaard's last game at Camp Nou, but nothing sure yet about the players (maybe Ronaldinho is more out than in, but nothing planned about the other players yet)

Anyway, fans are on Rijkaard's side, so they are wishing to say goodbye tonight with a win, hoping players will also try to offer a good game.

Fans are mainly against the players, because many of them have been so lazy and under their expected level this season. A few "fans" are taking advantage of that, going against the president, preparing the way to some elections, but it's a minority

Barça has too many injuries and suspensions (Marquez, Milito, Iniesta, Xavi, ....), so Barça's midfield tonight is quite crappy

[impressivegol]

im strongly fancying Sevilla here. they thrashed the local rivals 3-0 earlier in the season and they still have a little shot at Europe. Also like osasuna to win too but the odds are just too poor

[Sir Fernando]

Could be quite a youthful looking Barcelona team tonight, Mallorca have had a good season but still fancy Barca to see them off and sign off with a win at Camp Nou. Villarreal have looked solid all year and have claimed 2nd place ahead of Barca, they host an out of sorts Espanyol side, fully expect them to have too much class.

Villarreal single

Villareal/Barcelona double

[nicko]

Bar the game in Madrid this might turn to be the record round with most cards in Spain. Just checked the livescore, some heads are gonna roll in certain games...39 with 20 or more mins to go Make it 65 lads...
P.S. 45 cards with 15 mins to go....56 at FT IN 10 GAMES

[Backbencher]

Originally Posted by Backbencher

Season is almost over, with just 2 games to play. Some teams with nothing to play for and that showed last Wednesday.

Almeria-Recreativo, Recreativo AH 0 @1.93 (betfair)

Almeria is one of those teams with nothing to win or lose. That was clear when day lost 4-2 against Getafe after being 0-2 up. Recreativo in a must win situation to avoid relegation. I was thinking of under 2.5, but I don't trust Almeria.

Levante-Valencia, Valencia @ 1.73 (bet365)

Valencia still needs 1 point to be safe. They will have the support of the crowd because Levante fans are more worried about the future, since disappearing or being relegated to 3rd division are the only options right now.

Barcelona-Mallorca, Mallorca @6.25 (betsson)

Ok, I know this is a bit risky, but I cannot resist these odds. Mallorca fighting for a UEFA Cup place with 4 wins in a row and Güiza in form near the top goalscorer prize. Barcelona is a mess right now. Coach Rijkard and some players (Ronaldinho, Valdes, Henry, Deco) know they won´t stay in the club next year. Fans are against the President and this is a good chance for Mallorca to win.

I don't ususally brag this way, guys, but

Almeria-Recreativo 0-2
Levante-Valencia 1-5
Barcelona-Mallorca 2-3