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Osasuna vs Murcia, 11.05.2008 at 21:00

Spanish Primera Division: Osasuna vs Murcia

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Osasuna vs Murcia betting odds

Bookie 1 X 2 <2.5 >2.5
Expekt 1.35 4.45 9.25 0.00 0.00
PinnacleSports 1.34 5.09 10.93 0.00 0.00
Gamebookers 1.33 4.50 9.00 2.15 1.65
Bet365 1.33 5.00 9.00 0.00 0.00
MyBet 1.25 5.00 10.00 0.00 0.00

This week Spanish Primera Division matches

Sunday, 11.05.2008
Zaragoza - Real M. 21:00
Osasuna - Murcia 21:00
Almeria - Huelva 21:00
Barcelona - Mallorca 21:00
Levante - Valencia 21:00
Ath. Bilbao - Santander 21:00
Valladolid - Getafe 21:00
Betis - Sevilla 21:00
Villarreal - Espanyol 21:00
Atl. Madrid - Deportivo 21:00

It`s one of 3 least interesting games. Murcia`s certain relegation and Osasuna`s role of an absolute favorite, are all reasons for a safe bet. Osasuna were defeated in last round at Mallorca one minute from end, and the defeat to Real in Pamplona was no less unfortunate. Still, it`s hard to expect Osasuna`s stumbling will continue for the game against Murcia.

A safe win before decisive final round

This game will be calm before the storm, for Osasuna. They will take a trip in final round to Santander, a team who will fight for Europe in that game. Everyone from Osasuna counts on Almeria to win Recreativo at home, which would give a meaning to Osasuna`s win. Since they share same amount of points with the team from Huelva, the latter would have advantage since Recreativo won both their last games against each other. That`s why it is very important that Almeria should win on Sunday. If that should happen, final round will decide it all and Recreativo will still be closer to success, since they`ll play at home against Valladolid, who will have probably reached survival by then. Osasuna brought this difficult situation upon themselves. A series of consecutive home defeats, despite away wins, made their situation hard on them after first away defeat. Now they need more than a win to secure their survival, it`s up to other teams` games as well. Walter «Rifle» Pandiani will surely get a chance for scoring goals against Murcia. Midfielder Javier Cruchaga will feature for home side again, after his punishment.

A trip to city of Hemingway

Pamplona was a favorite spot of American writer Ernest Hemingway. It`s a town where a famous race with bulls is held, down the steep and narrow city streets. Holiday of San Fermin is now in the shade of forthcoming game, for local fans. Murcia will take a trip to Pamplona with no chance of making a difference. They will most certainly be relegated and the game at «Reyno de Navarra» stadium is just a formality for them. Javier Clemente failed to save his side from relegation and now he can only hope for at least solid farewell performance, before they take off for 2nd league.

Betting verdict

Osasuna got quality on their side. There`s nothing Murcia could achieve in Pamplona. Home win.

Our tip: Bet 7 on Home win
Odds 1.38 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers

Osasuna vs Murcia head to head stats:

Last 5 Osasuna matches:
07.05.2008SPA 1Mallorca-Osasuna2:1
04.05.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Real M.1:2
27.04.2008SPA 1Valencia-Osasuna3:0
20.04.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Deportivo0:1
13.04.2008SPA 1Espanyol-Osasuna0:1
Last 5 Murcia matches:
07.05.2008SPA 1Murcia - Ath. Bilbao1:2
04.05.2008SPA 1Santander - Murcia3:2
26.04.2008SPA 1Murcia - Sevilla0:0
20.04.2008SPA 1Murcia - Mallorca1:4
13.04.2008SPA 1Real M. - Murcia1:0
Last 5 Osasuna home matches:
04.05.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Real M.1:2
20.04.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Deportivo0:1
05.04.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Huelva0:1
23.03.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Betis0:1
09.03.2008SPA 1Osasuna-Almeria2:1
Last 5 Murcia away matches:
04.05.2008SPA 1Santander - Murcia3:2
13.04.2008SPA 1Real M. - Murcia1:0
30.03.2008SPA 1Deportivo - Murcia3:1
15.03.2008SPA 1Huelva - Murcia4:2
02.03.2008SPA 1Betis - Murcia4:0
Osasuna vs Murcia head to head stats:
2003/2004SPA 1Osasuna - Murcia2:1
Murcia vs Osasuna head to head stats:
2003/2004SPA 1Murcia - Osasuna0:1
This Season Osasuna vs Murcia head to head stats:
06.01.2008SPA 1Murcia - Osasuna2:0

Spain - Primera Division Overall Standings

CL
CLQ
UEFA
RELEG
Team M W D L GS GC +/- P
1 Valencia 6 5 1 0 13 4 9 16
2 Villarreal 6 5 1 0 9 3 6 16
3 Sevilla 6 4 2 0 12 4 8 14
4 Barcelona 6 4 1 1 18 7 11 13
5 Real M. 6 4 1 1 18 9 9 13
6 Almeria 6 3 2 1 9 7 2 11
7 Atl. Madrid 6 3 0 3 12 10 2 9
8 Getafe 6 2 3 1 7 6 1 9
9 Deportivo 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8
10 Mallorca 6 2 2 2 5 7 -2 8
11 Espanyol 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8
12 Malaga 6 2 1 3 6 8 -2 7
13 Valladolid 6 2 0 4 5 7 -2 6
14 Santander 6 1 2 3 4 8 -4 5
15 Ath. Bilbao 6 1 2 3 4 9 -5 5
16 Numancia 6 1 1 4 5 9 -4 4
17 Huelva 6 1 1 4 2 11 -9 4
18 Osasuna 6 0 4 2 2 4 -2 4
19 Sp. Gijon 6 1 0 5 8 20 -12 3
20 Betis 6 0 2 4 4 8 -4 2