If you’ve had extensive experience in the sports betting game, then you should know by now that long term profit in this type of endeavor is virtually non-existent. Think about it, you probably know at least a handful of people who bet on sports, right? Now ask yourself how many of these people have actually made money? And when I ask this question I don’t mean, they have won for 5 or 6 bets in a row. We all know by now that these types of winning streaks are usually followed by even longer losing streaks. I know it and you know it. I mean those who are actually profiting consistently and have been doing so for years. I am 99% certain that you do not know a person like that right now, never knew one in the past and will never know one in the future. But he does exist. He’s a sports trader and not a sports gambler. He does not look for the jackpot but uses his discipline and knowledge to strategically grow his bankroll. He has a well-defined staking … [Read More...]
La Liga trio aiming to progress in the Europa League
Spain’s three remaining representatives in the Europa League have all been handed tricky looking assignments in the last 32 of the competition. Getafe, Sevilla and Espanyol all enjoyed a relatively smooth passage through the opening phase, but things inevitably get much tougher as the tournament progresses. Sevilla are amongst the favourites in the outright market to win the Europa League and you can check it out here if you fancy wagering on the outcome. Read on as we take a closer a look at each of the La Liga teams’ upcoming ties and predict who we think will make it through to the next round. Getafe v Ajax Getafe drew the most difficult task out of the three Spanish teams as they were paired with Dutch giants Ajax. The Azulones claimed second spot in Group C behind Basel, losing twice against the Swiss side but winning all their other matches. They are in with a chance of claiming a top four place in La Liga this season, but could have their work cut out … [Read More...]
The 3 La Liga games you MUST NOT miss this weekend
Christmas is over and now we all look to fresh beginnings with a new year upon us. Amongst the twenty La Liga clubs, some will look back at 2019 with a smile whilst some will be glad to see the back of it. However, they don’t have long to reflect as they are straight back into action on the weekend with three games in particular set to steal the show. Espanyol v Barcelona It’s top versus bottom in a crucial game for both. However, throw in the fact that this is a derby and the stakes are ramped up further. Barca occupy top spot but only by two-points from their great rivals Real Madrid and know any slip up could prove fatal. For Espanyol, the scenario is dire, rock bottom of the table and in desperate need of points, the Budgerigars need to step out of the shadow of their city neighbor even if it is only for ninety minutes or since even further into the relegation mire. Alaves v Real Betis Thirteenth versus fifteenth may not normally be a game that grabs the … [Read More...]
Is Espanyol’s 26-Year La Liga Spell About to End?
To the casual follower of Spanish football, it may be easy to forget that there is another team occupying the city of Barcelona. Throughout its 119-year history, Espanyol have played second fiddle to the giants of the Camp Nou in Barcelona with the club never able to shake the underdog tag. However, there have been successes for the side affectionately known as the Budgerigars with four Copa Del Rey victories and twice UEFA Cup runners up. Of course, that success is dwarfed by Barcelona’s, but Espanyol have for a long time been a valuable member of Spain’s top-flight – However, if things continue, Espanyol’s 26 season stint in Spain’s top flight is coming to an end. At the time of the writing, Espanyol occupy bottom spot in the La Liga table, five points from safety with just two wins to their name all season. It is a stark contrast from the team that finished seventh last season and entered this seasons Europa League at the qualifying stage. That may have … [Read More...]
Leganes looking doomed
La Liga is only four game-days away from its annual break up for Christmas and as expected, the table is starting to take on a familiar look. However, for one side in particular, it makes for grim reading as the forgotten club from the outskirts of Madrid (Leganes) find themselves propping up the table and seemingly destined for relegation. Just six points have been collected by Javier Aguirre’s men at the time of writing with that sole win coming at home against fellow relegation battles RCD Mallorca. It is something of a disappointment after the funkily nick-named ‘cucumber growers’ (so named because of the vast quantity of said vegetable grown in the region) finished last season in a rather impressive 13th following promotion in 2016. Now, it appears time and a lack of investment is catching up with the club who boast the joint-lowest goals scored in La Liga this season. A far cry then from the 2015/16 season when Leganes finished second in the Segunda division … [Read More...]
The 3 games to watch out for this weekend
La Liga returns for matchday fifteen this weekend with a couple of blockbuster ties occurring as we run you through the three games you will not want to miss. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – Sunday 1st December 20:00 Undoubtedly the stand out clash of the weekend sees Barcelona travel to the capital to take on Atletico Madrid. The table is taking on a familiar look with Barcelona sitting pretty at the top with Diego Simeone’s men just three points and three places back in fourth. Come Sunday night, the pair could be locked on the same points but Barca’s superior goal difference will mean the Catalans stay above their Madrid rivals whatever the result. If recent history is anything to go by then the match will likely end in a 1-1 draw as the last two times Barca have visited the Wanda that has been the result. However, Ernesto Valverde’s men will be confident after back to back wins in the league whilst Atletico have recorded three draws in their last four … [Read More...]
Gareth Bale Should Be Real Madrid’s Hero – He Chooses to Be a Dispassionate Professional Instead
It is an open secret that the relationship between Welsh midfielder Gareth Bale and Real Madrid is not ideal. The player still counts as an outsider six years after signing with the Madrid club, and his attitude and commitment - or better said the lack of it - have attracted a lot of criticism toward the player. His latest stunt - flying a flag that read "Wales, Golf, Madrid, in that order" after the team's victory over Hungary, added fuel to the fire. The flag can easily be considered an act of open defiance, pointing a finger on the complicated relationship between the player and the team. He could be a hero... If we consider his actions on the turf, Gareth Bale has ticked every box to become Real's hero - and a fan favourite. While his injuries didn't allow him to constantly give his best to the team, his over 230 matches, 100+ goals, and more than 60 assists are still a very impressive performance. Since he joined Real Madrid in 2013, he won everything worth winning with the … [Read More...]
Spain’s Euro 2020 qualification and a lack of El Clásico stars
The qualifying stages for Euro 2020 are coming to a close, with the final two rounds of games to be played this month. For six nations, their place in next year’s competition is already guaranteed with matches to spare. One of those countries is Spain, who were the latest to qualify following their last-gasp draw against Sweden in October. At this early stage, UEFA Euro 2020 odds favour Robert Moreno’s side. But there is one key talking point – the lack of players representing Barcelona and Real Madrid. The times are changing and gone are the days that the big two dominate La Liga with ease. In recent seasons, we’ve seen the likes of Atlético Madrid and Sevilla enter the mix, and at the time of writing there are just three points separating the top seven in the division. To add some context, when La Roja won the 2010 World Cup, there were seven Barcelona players in the squad and six of them started the final against the Netherlands. In 2013, nine … [Read More...]