Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
A standout fixture of the 10th round of Spain's Liga F will take place in Madrid, where local giants Real Madrid will host the women’s team of Barcelona. I’m suggesting a bet on the outcome of this clash, with good chances of success.
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One of the standout fixtures of the 10th round in Spain's Liga F is the Madrid derby, where Real Madrid will face Barcelona. Real Madrid continues to struggle with its "second-best" status in the Spanish women's league, with Barcelona remaining the dominant force. Currently, Madrid trails by 5 points, although they do have a game in hand, providing an opportunity to narrow the gap.
In their last match, Real Madrid claimed a convincing 3-1 victory over Levante Badalona. Earlier, the team earned 4 points in two derby matches: a 1-0 win over FC Madrid and a 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid. In the Champions League, Real Madrid began with a thrilling 2-3 loss to Chelsea but quickly recovered with dominant wins against Celtic (4-0) and Twente (7-0) at home.
Barcelona, on the other hand, is flawless in La Liga, having secured a maximum 27 points from nine matches, leading their nearest rivals by five points. Their goal difference stands at an impressive 43-5. In the last round, Barcelona comfortably defeated Atlético Madrid 3-0 away from home.
Notably, Barcelona is the reigning UEFA Women's Champions League champion. However, their start to the new season in the tournament was unexpectedly rough, as they lost 0-2 to Manchester City. Yet, they proved it was merely a setback, as they later demolished Hammarby (9-0) and St. Pölten (7-0).
Probable Line-ups
- Real Madrid: María Rodríguez, Carmona, María Méndez, Lacrar, Oihane Hernández, Angeldal, Wier, Leupois, Redondo, Alegriá, Beyvidea
- Barcelona: Koly; Brugt, León, Parédes, Paskul; Putella, Giharro, Bonmatí; Pina, Payor, Graham
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Barcelona has defeated Real Madrid in the last four encounters.
- In those four matches, Barcelona did not concede a single goal.
- In three of the four matches, the "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful.
Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor Barcelona, offering odds of 1.11 for their victory. Both teams are in strong form, as seen in European competitions, but Barcelona remains the superior side. Our bet is on “Barcelona to win with a -2.0 handicap” at odds of 1.75.
