03-05-2007 La Liga Betting Analysis from PinnacleSports.com

La Liga’s heavyweights matched each other blow-for-blow last weekend, as the top four sides all won, suggesting the Primera title may go the full distance. As the last of Europe’s four major leagues to conclude its domestic schedule, bettors can enjoy up to 60% better odds at PinnacleSports.com up until the middle of June.

Barca’s Slim Lead Threatened by Poor Away Record
Barcelona cling on to top spot in the Spanish Primera Liga with a one point advantage, but a continuation of their poor away form could see them toppled on the weekend. The Catalans have won just one of their last ten road trips, losing their last two without even scoring. Frank Rijkaard will be understandably nervous ahead of a trip to Basque country and relegation threatened Real Sociedad.

Three successive wins at the Anoeta Stadium for the concession of just one goal have given Sociedad hope that they can avoid demotion to the Segunda division. The main concern for manager, Miguel Angel Lotina, is that the Blue and Whites haven’t found the net in their last six meetings with Barcelona, five of which have ended in defeat. This game has special significance for both sides, but PinnacleSports.com rate Barca favourites 1.926 (-1) with Real Sociedad 2.00 (+1).

Fifth Hosts Eighth at La Romareda
Real Zaragoza’s hopes of claiming the fourth Champions League spot were dealt a blow last weekend when they were held to a 2-2 draw at Osasuna, though but for 90th minute Sergio Garcia goal, they would have gained nothing from the game. Back on home turf facing fifth placed Santander, Zaragoza should be confident of regaining the winning thread. The Manos have recorded five straight home wins and are unbeaten in eight at the Romareda, including wins over Barcelona and Sevilla.

Chasing a UEFA Cup spot Santander should provide stiff resistance though their inconsistency away from home has held them back this season. Racing have won just three times on the road, losing their last away game 4-2 to Huelva, allowing Recreativo to move above them into 7th. Punters will be confused that the previous two away games saw them take four points from trips to Sevilla and Valencia, without conceding. PinnacleSports.com favour Zaragoza 1.800 (-0.5) with Santander marginal under-dogs 2.150 (+0.5).

Real Madrid or Sevilla For Top Spot
Should Barca slip up again on the road on Saturday night, it could hand the initiative in the title race to either of Sevilla or Real Madrid, one and two points respectively adrift. The chasing sides meet at the Bernabeu on Sunday, in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the Primera Division. Three successive home wins for Madrid, including victory over Valencia in the most recent outing, have maintained the Galacticos pursuit of a first league title since 2003. After his deal with the LA Galaxy, David Beckham appeared to have kicked his last ball for Los Blancos, but he is back in favour with Fabio Capello, and back in form. Unfortunately he is facing suspension over a contested yellow card.

Sevilla are confounding their critics by maintaining assaults on three fronts. The pressure of a tight schedule may however be damaging their away form in La Liga. Coach, Juande Ramos, has watched in frustration as the Sevillistas have failed to score in their last five away league fixtures. Another blank at the Bernabeu on Sunday night could prove fatal in a fixture that has tended to produce a lot of goals. The last four encounters have averaged five goals, but PinnacleSports.com price over 2.5 at a generous 2.03. On the Asian Handicap Real Madrid are marginal favourites 2.070 (-0.5), with Sevilla 1.862 (+0.5).

*(Please note that all odds are subject to change)

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