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The strike that prevented the season starting last weekend has now been called off, so the season gets underway this weekend 
New schedule this season means that should you wish, you'll be able to watch all bar one of the games live, as there are only two matches scheduled to clash - there are games on Saturday at 6,8 and 10, Sunday at 12, 4, two at 6, 8 and 10, and Monday at 9.
Couple of early bets that stand out for me for now, both in Monday's game:
Barcelona v Villarreal (DNB) @ 8 1pt
Both teams to score @ 1.8 4pts
(both with 888sport)
Villarreal have a decent record at the Camp Nou in recent years, with a win, 2 draws and a loss in their last 4 visits. They've scored 7 times in those four games (and conceded 8). They've got one of the best strike forces in the country in Rossi and Nilmar, and they'll be up against a makeshift Barcelona defence - Puyol and Pique are both out, it's expected Barcelona will be going with Abidal and Mascherano in the centre of defence.
Last year Barcelona dropped 4 points in their opening 3 home games, then nothing else until their last home of the season when they were already confirmed as champions. This is arguably as good a time as you could possibly want to play Barcelona, and with the weakened defence I fancy Villarreal to at the very least give Barça a scare.
Also got an eye on Granada to beat Betis and Malaga to win in Sevilla, but will leave those until nearer the time. And while I don't really like short-priced favourites this early in the season, Bilbao to beat Rayo Vallecano is tempting me too.
Not had a chance to really look at the Segunda properly yet, but at first glance Alcoyano, Huelva, Huesca and Murcia look like they may be overpriced.

New schedule this season means that should you wish, you'll be able to watch all bar one of the games live, as there are only two matches scheduled to clash - there are games on Saturday at 6,8 and 10, Sunday at 12, 4, two at 6, 8 and 10, and Monday at 9.
Couple of early bets that stand out for me for now, both in Monday's game:
Barcelona v Villarreal (DNB) @ 8 1pt
Both teams to score @ 1.8 4pts
(both with 888sport)
Villarreal have a decent record at the Camp Nou in recent years, with a win, 2 draws and a loss in their last 4 visits. They've scored 7 times in those four games (and conceded 8). They've got one of the best strike forces in the country in Rossi and Nilmar, and they'll be up against a makeshift Barcelona defence - Puyol and Pique are both out, it's expected Barcelona will be going with Abidal and Mascherano in the centre of defence.
Last year Barcelona dropped 4 points in their opening 3 home games, then nothing else until their last home of the season when they were already confirmed as champions. This is arguably as good a time as you could possibly want to play Barcelona, and with the weakened defence I fancy Villarreal to at the very least give Barça a scare.
Also got an eye on Granada to beat Betis and Malaga to win in Sevilla, but will leave those until nearer the time. And while I don't really like short-priced favourites this early in the season, Bilbao to beat Rayo Vallecano is tempting me too.
Not had a chance to really look at the Segunda properly yet, but at first glance Alcoyano, Huelva, Huesca and Murcia look like they may be overpriced.