We examine three upcoming La Liga matches this coming weekend where we suggest a bet in each game.
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SATURDAY
LAS PALMAS v GIRONA– Click here to bet
Las Palmas will host Girona at home this Saturday, hoping to end their miserable run of form. Currently 13th on the table, they enter this round off the back of a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Celta Vigo, marking their fifth consecutive loss in La Liga. At home, Las Palmas have been somewhat inconsistent, having registered six wins, four draws, and six losses, with a positive goal difference of 2.
Las Palmas have averaged 1.06 goals per game at home this season, with under 2.5 goals arriving in 68.75% of those encounters (11 out of 16).
Girona have been an absolute joy to watch this season. They visit Las Palmas off the back of an impressive 4-1 win over Cadiz this past weekend. Currently placed 3rd on the table, these Spanish minnows show no signs of slowing down in the hopes of securing a Champions League placement next season. Away from home, Girona boast the fourth-best record in La Liga, having obtained eight wins, three draws, and five losses to date.
Girona have averaged 1.56 goals per game this season away from home, with under 2.5 goals arriving in 56.25% of those encounters (9 out of 16).
Head-to-Head
Girona won the reverse fixture 1-0 earlier on in the season.
Verdict
The hosts appear to be in a sorry state at the moment, perhaps guilty of prematurely assuming they have secured a top-flight position for next season. With poor form becoming a habit and Girona looking like the stronger unit between these two teams, backing the visitors seems to be the way to go, considering they have more to gain than the hosts.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Girona to win at 8/10
ATLÉTICO DE MADRID v ATHLETIC BILBAO– Click here to bet
Having dropped three crucial points over the weekend, Atlético de Madrid will host Athletic Bilbao off the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to Alaves. They will be hoping to rectify their poor run of form, having suffered back-to-back defeats in all competitions. Currently occupying fourth spot in La Liga, they are just three points ahead of their opponents whom they face on Saturday evening. This encounter holds significant importance given the context of league positions, with one team currently qualifying for the Champions League and the other for the Europa League. At home, Atlético have been at their best, boasting the second-best league stats with an impressive tally of fourteen wins, one draw, and one loss to date.
Atlético Madrid have averaged 2.31 goals per game at home this season, with over 2.5 goals occurring in 81.25% of those encounters (13 out of 16).
Athletic Bilbao visit Metropolitano Stadium this Saturday hoping to end their recent run of draws. It could be considered a missed opportunity given their last two encounters, both at home, where they unfortunately could not capitalize on either occasion, both ending 1-1. With just three points separating these two teams, this fixture takes on a crucial role, potentially dictating who qualifies for the Champions League next season or not. Away from home, Athletic Bilbao have been consistent across all spectrums, having registered five wins, five draws, and five losses to date.
Athletic Bilbao have averaged 0.93 goals per game away from home this season, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 80% of those games (12 out of 15).
Head-to-Head
Athletic Bilbao won the reverse fixture 2-0 earlier this season, while Atlético de Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in this fixture last season.
Verdict
Given the importance of the occasion, Atlético’s recent run of over’s could come to a crashing halt. With precious little separating these two teams and considering that this particular fixture has historically reflected relatively low-scoring affairs, perhaps it would be wise to bypass the outright markets and shift our attention to goals, or lack thereof.
Suggested Bet: Totals, Under 2.5 at 9/10
SUNDAY
CADIZ CF v RCD MALLORCA– Click here to bet
A massive encounter awaits this Sunday as league strugglers Cadiz CF take on Mallorca, hoping to salvage much-needed points. With six points separating the two teams, the hosts are fully aware of the significance of taking advantage at home to revive their chances of surviving this season in La Liga. Coming off a disappointing 4-1 defeat away to Girona, the hosts currently occupy 18th spot on the table, facing a relegation battle at the moment. Home comforts could offer a lifeline, though, as they have registered four wins, seven draws, and five defeats to date.
Cadiz CF have averaged 1.12 goals per game at home this season, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 66.6% of those games (10 out of 15).
RCD Mallorca will head to Cadiz CF hoping to frustrate the hosts in the hopes of ending their recent run of back-to-back defeats on the domestic front. Currently occupying 16th spot with 31 points, the visitors enter Estadio Nuevo Mirandillo off the back of a 2-1 defeat away to Sevilla over the weekend. A positive result here would go a long way in preserving their place for next season, but with six games still remaining, there is still plenty of football left to play. Away from home, Mallorca have been extremely vulnerable, having registered just one win, six draws, and nine losses thus far.
Mallorca have averaged 0.75 goals per game this season away from home, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 68.75% of those games (11 out of 16).
Head-to-Head
The reverse fixture resulted in a 1-1 draw earlier this season, while Cadiz won 2-0 in this fixture last season.
Verdict
This should be a close encounter between two teams fighting for league survival. With six points separating the pair and under 2.5 goals arriving in their last ten head-to-head league encounters, we can most likely expect another tight game. However, at 37/100 for the unders trend to continue, my preference here is for the hosts to make home advantage count.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Cadiz CF at 31/20
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