Betting tip: winners double no1

Real Madrid head into this fixture in excellent form and will be looking to continue their winning run. José Mourinho’s side have secured five consecutive victories in all competitions, with their latest result being an impressive 2-1 win against Barcelona in El Clásico. That victory underlines the quality and confidence currently running through the squad.

The historical record also strongly favours the visitors. Real Madrid have won nine of their last ten league meetings with Racing Santander, while Racing have struggled considerably in this fixture over the years.

Racing should not be underestimated, particularly at home. They are unbeaten in their five home league matches this season, recording three wins and two draws. However, Madrid have considerably more individual quality and attacking depth, with Kylian Mbappé in particularly strong form after scoring twice against Barcelona.

Madrid are chasing the top positions in La Liga and cannot afford to drop points in matches like this. Despite Racing’s strong home record, the visitors have the quality and momentum to take control and secure all three points.

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Eintracht Frankfurt have a strong opportunity to build momentum with another home victory against Hamburg. The teams met in the DFB-Pokal earlier this week, where Frankfurt secured an impressive 3-1 away win. That result gives the hosts a psychological advantage heading into this rematch.

Frankfurt have been particularly reliable in front of goal at Deutsche Bank Park, scoring in 17 consecutive Bundesliga home matches. Although their overall league form has been inconsistent, their attacking quality gives them a good platform to take control of this fixture.

Hamburg arrive after losing their last league match 1-0 against Paderborn and then suffering the cup defeat to Frankfurt. Their away record is another concern: they have won just one of four away league matches this season, conceding ten goals in those games. They have also conceded in 11 consecutive away matches.

Frankfurt should be confident after their recent head-to-head victory and have enough attacking quality to exploit Hamburg’s defensive weaknesses. The visitors can make this competitive, but home advantage and the quality difference make Frankfurt the preferred selection.