Real Madrid host Las Palmas in a Spanish La Liga fixture on Sunday as they look to ramp up their title charge. Los Blancos are usually solid at home and should have the upper hand over the visitors, who are looking to continue their push away from the relegation zone.
With the exception of the Super Cup disappointment, Real Madrid have been pretty solid lately and are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Carlo Ancelotti’s men claimed a 5-2 extra-time victory over Celta VIgo in the Copa del Rey and won 2-1 at Valencia in their previous La Liga fixture.
Los Blancos have earned a few one-sided wins lately, with a 4-0 victory over Osasuna among their recent home wins. The form of Rodrygo is also encouraging, with the forward scoring six times in the last nine matches in all competitions.
Las Palmas will look to continue their push away from danger and are now six points above the relegation places. They are unbeaten in four of their last five La Liga matches, claiming three wins in that run.
However, Las Palmas appear to have dipped in recent weeks and will travel to the Santiago Bernabeu off the back of two straight defeats. Diego Martinez’s men were beaten 4-0 at Elche in the Copa del Rey before losing 2-1 to Getafe in their last La Liga match.
How the bookies view it: Los Blancos overwhelming favourites
Real Madrid have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/7 by BoyleSports to claim the win. An unlikely victory for Las Palmas is valued at 16/1 by BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 15/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Madrid dominant
Real Madrid have only lost once to Las Palmas, with nine wins and three draws from 13 previous meetings. The reverse fixture in August ended in a 1-1 draw.
Players to watch: Rodrygo to stay hot
Rodrygo has been in good form in front of goal lately scoring six times in the last nine eight matches in all competitions. The Brazilian forward will be the one to watch on Sunday and is valued at 6/4 by BoyleSports to get on the score sheet.
Sandro Ramirez is also having a good season for Las Palmas and has scored seven La Liga goals so far. The striker could be worth keeping an eye on and is priced at 7/2 by BoyleSports to find the net on Sunday.
Probable line-ups
Real Madrid are without Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior, who are both suspended while Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are sidelined with injury. Jude Bellingham only played extra-time in the Copa del Rey and should return to the starting line-up on Sunday.
Dario Essugo is suspended for Las Palmas while Viti Rozada and Jose Campana are out with injury. Sandro should feature in attack alongside Fabio Silva while Adnan Januzaj could be handed a start after coming off the bench last time out.
Real Madrid: Courtois, Mendy, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Vazquez, Valverde Camavinga, Bellingham, Diaz, Rodrygo, Mbappe
Las Palmas: Cillessen, Marmol, McKenna, Suarez, Herzog, Rodriguez, Essugo, Moleiro, Januzaj, Sandro, Silva
Anything else catch the eye?
Real Madrid have scored at least three goals in their last four matches and could be set for a one-sided win, so a -2 handicap can be considered at 21/20 with BoyleSports. With a comfortable victory expected, they could also win both halves at 21/20 with BoyleSports.
Los Blancos have won to nil in their last two home matches against Las Palmas and a repeat is priced at 20/21 by BoyleSports.
This La Liga match between Real Madrid and Las Palmas will be played on Jan 19, 2025 and kick off at 15:15. Check below for our tipsters best Real Madrid vs Las Palmas prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
