There’s just no stopping Real Madrid right now. The Galacticos kept pace with arch-rivals Barcelona in the race for the La Liga title with a critical 3-2 victory over Valencia on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored the winning goals for Real who are now unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.
They will look to put more pressure on Messi and co. when they lock horns with Deportivo in a pivotal showdown at the Estadio Riazor this coming Saturday. Read on below for an in-depth breakdown of this all-important matchup and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of Barcelona vs. Granada.
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Deportivo vs. Real Madrid Preview
Where: Estadio Riazor, A Coruña
When: Saturday, May 14, 11:00 AM ET
Line: Real Madrid -675 at Deportivo +1,100, tie +535; total: 4.0 – view all La Liga lines
TV Broadcast: beIN SPORTS
Betting on Deportivo (+1,100)
Deportivo finally snapped their five-match winless streak with a 2-0 away victory at Villareal on Sunday. It was a critical win for Deportivo as that ensured another year of La Liga football for them. The Branquiazuis are currently 13th in the league table with 42 points to their name.
For Deportivo to record a major upset against Real Madrid, they will need to find a way to shore up their fragile defense. They have conceded at least once in their last 10 league home games, their worst run at home in La Liga history (average of 2.5 goals allowed per game). As a result, Deportivo have picked up the fewest points at home in La Liga this campaign (20 points).
Pulling off the shock result will be easier said than done, though, as Real Madrid have dominated Deportivo at the Estadio Riazor of late. After winning six league games in a row against Real Madrid at home, Deportivo have gone four matches without a win against the Galacticos at the Riazor. They were hammered 8-2 the last time they hosted Real Madrid in the 2014-15 season.
Deportivo are 1-2-2 in their last five matches.
Betting on Real Madrid (-675)
Real Madrid extended their winning streak in La Liga to 11 matches with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Valencia on Sunday. It was an important result for Zinedine Zidane’s men who remained one point adrift of leaders Barcelona in the race for the title with one game left to play.
Key to Real Madrid’s late-season charge has been their excellent form on the offensive end. The Galacticos have scored 37 goals over their last 11 league matches. Real Madrid are second in the league in scoring this season, netting a whopping 108 goals this campaign. Providing the impetus for Real’s attack is Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s second in La Liga in the golden boot charts, scoring 33 goals this season. Ronaldo scored a vital double in the win against Valencia.
Real Madrid will look to keep the momentum going when they face Deportivo this coming Saturday. They will fancy their chances of doing just that as they have fared extremely well on the road this season. Real Madrid are third in the league in points scored away from home this campaign with 38. They have scored 38 goals in 18 matches played on the road this season.
Real Madrid are 4-1-0 in their last five matches.
Writer’s Prediction
Real Madrid (-675) ease past Deportivo, 3-0.
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