This weekend, we focus on three exciting La Liga matches, offering in-depth betting insights and analysis for each encounter.
But first, let’s review the current outright market prices: Real Madrid are strong favourites at 4/7, closely followed by Barcelona at 11/8. Atlético Madrid enter into the equation at an enticing 16/1, while the remainder of the teams are listed at 125/1 or better.
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SATURDAY
CELTA DE VIGO v REAL MADRID– Click here to bet
Celta de Vigo will host Real Madrid this Saturday at Estadio de Balaídos, looking to build on their recent 1-0 victory they achieved away to Las Palmas in week 9. Currently sitting mid-table in 9th place with 13 points, Celta has shown resilience at home, securing 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in their last five league matches. Despite a solid start to the campaign, the Sky Blues have yet to keep a clean sheet at home this season, conceding exactly 1 goal in each of their five games—a worrying statistic, especially given their poor record in this fixture, having last beaten Los Blancos in La Liga a decade ago.
Real Madrid head into match day 10 following a solid 2-0 win over Villarreal, which keeps them 2nd in the standings with 21 points, just 3 behind league leaders Barcelona. Boasting an impressive record of 6 wins and 3 draws from their first 9 matches, Los Blancos will aim to extend their unbeaten domestic run this weekend. While they have struggled somewhat on the road this season—securing just 6 points from a possible 12 away from home compared to last season’s standards—their superior record against Celta de Vigo suggests Carlo Ancelotti’s side are likely to secure another positive result before turning their attention to next week’s European clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Real Madrid completed a double over Celta de Vigo, first securing a 1-0 victory in this fixture before cruising to a comfortable 4-0 win in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Celta de Vigo 4/1
Draw 7/2
Real Madrid 5/8
Prediction
Historically, Real Madrid has dominated this fixture and should continue that trend this weekend. With 8 consecutive victories against Celta, they are expected to have far too much quality for the hosts to contend with.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Real Madrid at 5/8
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SUNDAY
ATLETICO MADRID v LEGANES– Click here to bet
This weekend, Atlético Madrid will welcome Leganés to the Metropolitano Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing clash. Atlético currently occupies 3rd place with 17 points and will enter week 10 unbeaten this season, with 4 wins and 5 draws to date. At home, the Colchoneros have proven to be unforgiving at the back, having conceded just 1 goal in Madrid this campaign. Simeone’s boys will view this fixture as an opportunity to return to winning ways, something that has eluded them in their last three games across all competitions. Having last played Leganés in top-flight football four years ago, there will be an element of mystery going into this game. That being said, the hosts will be desperate for a win here, knowing that momentum is key if they are to keep up with the top two heavyweights directly above them.
Leganés, meanwhile, will approach this weekend’s clash with caution, currently languishing in 17th position with a meagre 8 points so far. Despite recent efforts, including an unbeaten run of three matches in the league, their inability to convert those performances into maximum points remains a significant weakness. With just one win to their name this season, they enter Saturday’s clash in Madrid off the back of a 0-0 draw at home to Valencia, accumulating only three points in their last five appearances. Despite these shortcomings, Leganés has proven to be a tough nut to crack away from home, having lost just once and recorded four draws on the road. This resilience will be crucial for them if they are to avoid their fourth La Liga defeat against an eager Atlético outfit that will be keen to return to winning ways.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two teams met during the 2019/20 season, Atlético Madrid secured a 1-0 victory in the reverse encounter, while this fixture resulted in a goalless 0-0 draw.
Betting
Atlético Madrid 7/20
Draw 4/1
Leganés 9/1
Prediction
Atlético Madrid should assert their dominance and claim all three points in this match, but Leganés will aim to frustrate them in what looks set to be a low scoring affair.
Suggested Bet: Atlético Madrid To Win To Nil, Yes at 17/20
BARCELONA v SEVILLA– Click here to bet
In a highly anticipated matchup, Barcelona will host Sevilla at the Olimpic Lluis Companys Stadium this Sunday off the back of an impressive 3-0 win away to Alaves just before the international break. The Catalan giants are thriving at the top of the La Liga standings with 24 points, three points clear of their closest rivals, Real Madrid. The Blaugrana have demonstrated exceptional form at home, boasting a perfect record of three wins from three league matches, during which they have scored an impressive 10 goals. This weekend, Barcelona will look to extend their impressive record against Sevilla, having secured consecutive clean-sheet victories against the Rojiblancos in all three of their most recent league encounters against them at home.
Sitting just beneath mid-table in 12th position with 12 points, Sevilla make their way to Barcelona this weekend after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Betis in the Seville derby on match day 9. This Sunday will undoubtedly prove to be their sternest test yet, particularly in a fixture that has historically not been kind to them. Despite their recent win, Sevilla have managed to secure just 3 points away from home thus far, with three draws and one loss on their travels. Their inability to convert away matches into victories has raised concerns about their consistency and overall performance this season. To make matters more challenging, they will face a Barcelona side that has shown exceptional form this season, a team against whom they have failed to register a single point, both home and away, in their last five league meetings.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Barcelona completed a double over Sevilla, first securing a 1-0 victory in this fixture before registering a 2-1 win in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Barcelona 3/10
Draw 5/1
Sevilla 17/2
Prediction
Barcelona are expected to continue their winning run of form this weekend, and given their solid record against Sevilla, it’s unlikely that the visitors will offer much resistance. At 3/10 for a win, however, a chance is taken on the hosts to win to nil—a pattern that would have rendered profit in all three previous encounters in this particular fixture.
Suggested Bet: Barcelona To Win To Nil, Yes at 5/4
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