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Real Sociedad hosts Granada in the 36th round of the Spanish La Liga, Monday 05 May 2014. Very important game for the visitors.
Sociedad’s win at Betis last round made it 2 in a row for the Basque side and now Sociedad is sure to play European football next season (7th place will also send to Europe because of the cup final between Real and Barcelona). The hosts will look to improve their already excellent home record this season (11 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses) and celebrate with the fans the last home match after a successful year. Real Sociedad will secure the 6th place with a win so that should count at least for a little motivation. Team news say that Granero is the only missing player for Real and Estrada is doubtful.
Real Sociedad lineup: Bravo – Zaldua, Martinez, Gonzalez, Angel – Canales, Bergara, Zurutuza – Vela, Agirretxe, Griezmann
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Granada is involved in a dogfight for avoiding relegation and this is a massive clash for them. Granada is on the 15th place but only 2 points above the relegation zone and will play 2 games against relegation rivals Almeria and Valladolid in the last 2 rounds – so if they don’t get anything in this game than the drop is a real possibility. Unfortunately for Granada, their form is not very encouraging – 5 losses in the last 6 games, despite beating Barcelona three rounds ago. In the last two matches Granada lost to Sevilla and Rayo with a 7-0 aggregate result! Team news for Granada say that Murillo, Illori, Rico, Riki and Piti might miss the game, but considering the stakes they will probably be forced in the first eleven.
Granada lineup: Karneziz – Nyom, Illori, Murillo, Angulo – Recio, Rico, Iturra – Piti, El Arabi, Riki
There is much more at stake for Granada than for Sociedad here, but sometimes motivation is not enough, you need to also be able to get a result. The difference in form between the two sides couldn’t be any bigger and Sociedad at home looks just too much for this out of sorts Granada side. Quality, home court advantage and form should count for more than motivation today. Considering the offensive power of Sociedad and the way Granada has allowed goal recently, a handicap bet could well be a winner. My tip is Sociedad to win with -1,25 asian handicap. Correct score prediction: Real Sociedad – Granada 3-0.
Pick: Real Sociedad (-1,25 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 2.05 @ Bet365
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.40
Event date: 5 May
