La Liga: Racing Santander v Athletico Madrid Odds and Betting Preview

SANTANDER, SPAIN – Racing Santander face Athletico Madrid this evening in their La Liga clash at the El Sardinero Stadium. Athletico start the game as firm favourites to secure three points, and can currently be backed to do so at a market best of 23/20 (bet £20 to make £23 profit) with Ladbrokes. For those punters anticipating a victory for the home side, however, Juanjo Gonzalez’s Santander are on offer to win at best odds of 14/5 with Bet Victor, whilst the draw is available at 5/2 with Bet Victor.

Athletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last five league outings, with victories over Osasuna, Real Sociedad and Villarreal, and draws against Valencia and Malaga. Diego Simeone’s side are currently seventh in the league table, only two points behind fourth-place Levante. Athletico supporters will be hoping that their side can secure Champions League football for next season, but in order to do so Athletico Madrid must continue to pick up wins against sides like Santander. Santander, on the other hand, have not won in their last thee games, and are currently floundering in eighteenth place in La Liga.

In the over/under betting the top price on over 2.5 goals being scored is 6/5 with Boylesports, whilst under 2.5 goals is on offer at 8/11 with Paddy Power. For those punters who think that this fixture will end in a defensive stalemate, however, under 0.5 goals being scored can be backed at considerably longer odds of 10/1 with Ladbrokes.

Colombian striker Radamel Falcao has been extremely effective for Athletico so far this season, and has 14 La Liga goals to his name from 18 appearances. Unsurprisingly Falcao starts this evening’s game as favourite to be the first name on the score sheet, and can currently be backed at a top price of 4/1 with Paddy Power. Falcao’s team mate Pizzi is also deemed to be dangerous by the bookmakers, and is available to open the scoring at 8/1 with Paddy Power, whilst Diego is on offer at a slightly shorter 7/2 with William Hill. Racing Santander’s most threatening forward, on the other hand, is Christian Stuani, who has netted five goals in the league this season. Stuani is currently available to break the deadlock at a top price of 8/1 with Boylesports.

Athletico Madrid are quoted at best odds of 13/5 to win the match after leading at half time, whilst draw/Athletico is on offer at 9/2 with Blue Square. Draw/Santander, on the other hand, is available at 15/2 with Bet365, whilst those punters who think that Santander will fight back to win the game after trailing at half time can back Athletico/Santander at considerably longer odds of 50/1 with Boylesports.

Kick Off is at 17.00 GMT

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