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Granada vs Real Madrid Predictions & Tips - Back Benzema to score in La Liga

By Eddy Tora

11 May 2021

Eddy Tora 11 May 2021

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Granada vs Real Madrid predictions for Thursday’s La Liga match
The game is being played at 9pm BST at Nuevo Los Cármenes
Karim Benzema has scored 11 goals in his last 11 matches against Granada
I am backing Benzema to score in Granada
Preview, predictions, stats & team news

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Karim Benzema has scored 11 goals in his last 11 matches against Granada (Getty Images)

Granada vs Real Madrid Predictions

Granada are in poor form with European football looking unlikely next season. I am sticking with Karim Benzema to score, the French striker has a tremendous record against Granada.

Granada have lost 8 of their last 11 matches (all competitions).
Granada have lost to nil in 3 of their last 4 home matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have won their last 11 matches against Granada (La Liga).
Real Madrid have won 17 of their last 18 matches against Granada (La Liga).
Real Madrid have won by 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 matches against Granada (La Liga).
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has scored 11 goals in his last 11 matches against Granada (La Liga).
Real Madrid have won 5 of their last 7 away matches (La Liga).
Real Madrid have kept clean sheet in 5 of their last 8 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has scored 5 goals in his last 4 away matches (La Liga).

Head to Head

Real Madrid have a 35-6 advantage against Granada with 8 draws in 49 matches.

Real Madrid have won 17 of the last 18 encounters.

Granada Form

Granada are in poor form having lost eight of their last 11 matches. They have little chance of qualifying for the UEFA Europa League next season.

Diego Martínez’s side were no match for Manchester United in the Europa League quarter-finals, losing 2-0 in both legs.

Granada returned to La Liga with a 4-1 win against Eibar, 2-1 defeat at Sevilla and 2-1 win at Barcelona. They were 1-0 down at Camp Nou but managed to win despite having 18% possession and scored with both shots on target.

The Andalusian club have lost their last two games. They suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Cadiz before a 2-1 loss at Real Betis on Monday where they conceded in the 87th minute.

Granada Injuries & Team News

Left back Carlos Neva is injured alongside centre back Neyder Lozano with Domingos Duarte and Jesús Vallejo doubtful.

Midfielder Luis Milla and Brazilian winger Kenedy are doubtful.

Striker Roberto Soldado is suspended.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid have won two of their last eight matches in all competitions. They are second in La Liga, two points behind Atletico Madrid and level with Barcelona.

Zinedine Zidane’s side went out to Chelsea in the Champions League semi-finals. Los Blancos drew 1-1 in Spain before a 2-0 defeat in London.

Real Madrid’s last match was a 2-2 draw at home against Sevilla. They fell behind twice and were fortunate when Toni Kroos’ wayward shot was deflected into the net by Eden Hazard deep into added time.

Real Madrid Injuries & Team News

Right backs Lucas Vázquez and Daniel Carvajal are injured with Álvaro Odriozola doubtful.

Centre back Sergio Ramos is injured and Raphael Varane is unlikely to start which should see Nacho partner Eder Militao in central defence.

Left back Ferland Mendy has calf problems which means Marcelo should start.

Verdict

Granada v Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Granada look tired after a congested fixture list. Karim Benzema has a fantastic record against Granada and is backed to fire Los Blancos to victory.

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