Jorge recommends a forecast for the Liga SmartBank.
This matchday in the Spanish second division presents three matches with three "clear" favorites, all playing at home. Rarely will we find a matchday where three teams from the top zone, candidates for direct promotion, face three teams from the bottom zone. All three in relegation places, although only Lugo is hopeless.
The first match is Alavés against Lugo. Fourth against second-to-last. Alavés comes from a loss against Villarreal B and it would be a big surprise if they manage to win at home in Mendizorroza after 6 consecutive away losses.
Las Palmas will have a tougher time, even though they are the league leaders and also come from a draw against a Málaga side that is the worst away team in the league, with only 7 points in 15 matches.
And the combination is completed by Granada, the team with the most goals scored, tied with Albacete at 39. They keep winning with Paco López and are the best home team in the league, having won 13 out of 15 matches, with only 2 draws. They face a Ponferradina side that, although they try to defend, doesn't have what it takes to face the top teams.
Combined bet:
Football. Liga SmartBank. Alavés — Lugo: Alavés wins (odds 1.40)
Football. Liga SmartBank. Las Palmas — Málaga: Las Palmas wins (odds 1.55)
Football. Liga SmartBank. Granada — Ponferradina: Granada wins (odds 1.57)