After picking up 2 wins in the last La Liga matches, Eibar will be looking to inflict pain on the out of form Real Madrid as they host them at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium. The match is scheduled for 9th Saturday, November with kickoff at 20:30 GMT.
Eibar are currently at 14th position in the La Liga having won 2 matches, drawn once and lost trice in their last 5 La Liga matches. The Armeros inflicted Real Madrid to a 3-0 defeat last season following an impressive performance.
Coach Zinedine Zidane has been under fire following a series of unimpressive performances by the Spain giants. Rumors has it that his place at the club could come to an end again with a number of prospects lining up to take the role.
Eibar vs. Real Madrid Head to Head
Both teams have played 10 games together with Real Madrid emerging winners in 8 occasions. Eibar have only managed to pull off one win and one game ending in a draw. Here is a look at the past 8 encounters between the two sides:
Real Madrid 2-1 Eibar
Eibar 3-0 Real Madrid
Eibar 1-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 3-0 Eibar
Eibar 1-4 Real Madrid
Real Madrid 1-1 Eibar
Real Madrid 4-0 Eibar
Eibar 2-0 Real Madrid
Eibar Team News
Center back Ivan Ramis remains ruled out of the game after picking up a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of 4 matches. His missing role with experience has caused problems down the defensive line of Eibar.
Eibar additionally have three players who are under a risk of suspension. Fabian Orellana, Anaitz Arbilla and Sergio Alvarez are all on their fourth yellow cards.
Real Madrid Team News
Winger Gareth Bale who picked up a red card on his last match is suffering from calf problems which has ruled him out of 4 matches. To add to the injury list is left winger Marco Ascensio who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture.
Center back Nacho also picked up a medial collateral ligament injury. Defensive midfielder Casemiro will also not feature after picking up a yellow card ban. Record signing Hazard will be looking to make his mark in the La Liga. Youngster Rodrygo also will be up for selection.
Prediction and Odds
Real Madrid will be looking to redeem themselves after the being held by Real Betis. However, Eiabr have a tradition of surprising the top 6 sides.
Real Madrid win – 1.64
Both Teams to Score (No) – 2.36
Goals Under 2.5 – 2.34
Double Chance – 4.44