Having already completed my look at the Premier League fixtures for the weekend I am going to see if I can find a few more from the world outside of In-Ger-Land. With Sky constantly proclaiming it the bestest league in the whold world ever and ever infinite, and now a mister G. Bale's elevation to the level of Pele, Maradona and Di Stefano on the back of 2 good games in the last 5 I'm not sure why anyone would watch anything else. Possibly because it's all damn lies?
Spanish Liga Primera
Real Sociedad v Racing Santander, Saturday 1900
The first evening match on Saturday in Spain comes from Sociedad. Having taken an age to get going this season Sociedad now look like a team capable of getting some results. Santander aren't very good. This all points to a home win at a widely available 2.2.
Espanyol v Malaga, Saturday 2100
The late Saturday game from the land of the wonderful tortilla and chorizo is from Barcelona's other team, Espanyol. Now I foolishly backed Malaga at home last week, and the humping they got meant the sacking of their manager and today hiring Manuel Pellegrini. This is the man who led Madrid to their best points ever in their history and was still sacked, he'll have something to prove. Malaga are also far better away from home. Espanyol are no mugs, but nor are they world beaters. I'm going to have a dabble at the Draw No Bet market and odds of 3.0 are widely available.
Italian Serie A
Lazio v Roma, Sunday 1400
The derby in the eternal city is mid-afternoon this Sunday, anbd there are some interesting subplots around the game. Lazio are currently top of the league and 4 points clear of Rafa's Inter. Roma overcame Basle in Switzerland midweek 3-2 and granted Ranieri a stay of execution after a poor season so far. The last time Lazio won a Rome derby when top they went on to win the league and I think they have every chance of both those outcomes again. Italy has been regressing for a few years now and Lazio are solid with drops of talent, and that could really be enough to win the title. El Capitano Totti is suspended for Roma and not having their leader will damage their chances. I think Victor Chandler's standout 2.5 isd a price worth taking.
French Ligue Un
Rennes v Lyon, Saturday 2000
The late Saturday match in the land of surrender and hairy women is Rennes at home to an underperforming Lyon. They have been better in recent weeks, but considering their outlay on players and regular dominance of the league the supporters expect more. Rennes are second in the league and have only lost 1 match so far. Don't expect a thriller, it's the worst division in Europe to watch, but get on Rennes at prices that reflect Lyon's name rather than recent results. Bet365 are 2.7 on a home win and I think that's a decent bet.
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