This weekend, we focus on three exciting La Liga matchups, offering key betting insights and highlighting selections to consider.
Before we proceed, let’s take a quick look at the latest odds for the title race. League leaders Barcelona remain the favourites at 10/11, with the defending champions, Real Madrid closely trailing at 11/10. Atlético Madrid are the next best at 9/1, while the rest of the field is priced at 250/1 or higher.
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SATURDAY
REAL BETIS v BARCELONA – Click here to bet
Real Betis will host Barcelona at the Benito Villamarín this Saturday in a highly anticipated La Liga clash. The hosts, currently 10th with 20 points from five wins, five draws, and five losses, will look to leverage their strong home record and Barcelona’s potential fatigue following a busy period. However, Betis come into this match off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad, their third consecutive loss across all competitions, and will be eager to turn their form around.
Home Form: W4 D2 L1
Real Betis has been strong at home, winning four, drawing two of their seven matches. They’ve scored 10 goals and conceded 6, proving to be a tough opponent on home soil. A victory here would strengthen their push for European ambitions.
Barcelona enters Saturday’s clash in 1st place with 37 points from 12 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The Catalan giants returned to form midweek with a spectacular 5-1 away victory over Mallorca, showcasing their attacking brilliance. Hansi Flick’s side will aim to carry that momentum into this match, fully aware that nearest rivals Real Madrid remain just four points behind with a game in hand, ready to capitalize on any potential slip-up.
Away Form: W7 D1 L2
Barcelona’s away performances have been largely consistent, with seven wins from ten matches. They’ve scored an impressive 29 goals while conceding 12, averaging 2.9 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per game on their travels. Despite occasional defensive lapses, their attacking prowess has more than compensated, making their road games highly entertaining this season.
Head-to-Head
Barcelona has enjoyed recent success in this fixture, winning their last five consecutive league meetings against Betis. Last season, Barcelona secured a comprehensive 5-0 victory in the reverse encounter, followed by a 4-2 win in this fixture.
Betting
Real Betis 4/1
Draw 7/2
Barcelona 8/13
Verdict
While Barcelona’s attacking firepower and recent form certainly makes them favourites, they have been guilty of conceding away from home this season. Betis remain unbeaten in six of their seven home matches and certainly warrant respect. With goals flowing at both ends when Barcelona feature on the road, I can see a similar trend here, knowing this market has landed in their last six consecutive league meetings in Sevilla between these two.
Suggested Bet: Totals and Both Teams to score, Over 2.5 and yes at 8/10
GIRONA v REAL MADRID – Click here to bet
Girona will be aiming to continue their impressive start to the season when they host Real Madrid this Saturday at Montilivi. Currently sitting in 8th place with 22 points, the Blanquivermells have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. Michel’s side are unbeaten in their last four league matches, having drawn their most recent 2-2 encounter away to Villarreal, followed by three consecutive victories.
Home Form: W4 D1 L2
Girona has demonstrated resilience at home, with four wins, one draw, and two defeats from their six home matches. Having scored 15 goals and conceded 10 at Montilivi, the hosts cannot be underestimated this season. They will be aiming for a positive result this weekend, which would provide a significant boost to an already successful campaign.
Real Madrid arrive in Girona looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao midweek. Los Blancos have struggled for consistency and now trail league leaders Barcelona by four points. Carlo Ancelotti’s side sit 2nd in the standings with 33 points, having recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 defeats. This trip to Montilivi presents a crucial opportunity to steady the ship and regain much needed momentum in the title race.
Away Form: W3 D3 L1
Despite their strong away record, remaining unbeaten in six of their seven matches, Real Madrid’s first road defeat of the season at San Mamés will undoubtedly raise concerns. This loss was particularly significant as it was a golden opportunity to narrow the gap on league leaders Barcelona. Real Madrid have scored 11 goals on the road, averaging 1.57 per game in the league, while conceding six overall on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Real Madrid secured a double over Girona, recording a comfortable 3-0 victory in this fixture, followed by a 4-0 win in the reverse encounter at the Bernabéu.
Betting
Girona 15/4
Draw 3/1
Real Madrid 8/11
Verdict
Real Madrid will be under pressure to deliver a response after their first league defeat away from home on Wednesday, and I believe we will see that from the reigning champions. While not an overly confident prediction, the visitors should prevail in what has been a favourable fixture for Los Blancos in recent times.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Real Madrid at 8/11
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SUNDAY
ATLÉTICO MADRID v SEVILLA – Click here to bet
Atlético Madrid will look to extend their strong form when they host Sevilla in the late Sunday kick-off at the Metropolitano. Currently sitting in 3rd place with 32 points, Atlético has been impressive this season, recording 9 wins, 5 draws, and just the 1 loss. Diego Simeone’s side are currently on a seven game winning streak in all competitions, most recently securing a comprehensive 5-0 victory away to Valladolid.
Home Form: W5 D2 L0
Unsurprisingly, Atlético Madrid have been dominant at home this season, remaining unbeaten in the league with five wins and two draws. Defensively, they boast the best home record, having conceded just 3 goals while scoring 14.
Sevilla will be hoping to continue their recent positive run, having gone unbeaten in their last two league matches with one win and a draw. They currently occupy 11th place with 19 points after registering five wins, four draws, and six defeats— a position they will certainly want to improve upon as the season progresses. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw at home against Osasuna, which could be seen as a missed opportunity to gain traction, particularly at home, where more is certainly expected from them.
Away Form: W1 D3 L3
Sevilla have been a tough team to back on the road this season, with just one win, three draws, and three defeats. Despite going unbeaten in four overall, the White and Reds have been guilty of shipping goals on their travels, conceding 11 while scoring only 7.
Head-to-Head
Last season, both teams registered a win apiece, with Atlético Madrid securing a 1-0 victory at the Metropolitano, while Sevilla returned the favour with the same score line in the reverse encounter.
Betting
Atlético Madrid 4/9
Draw 15/4
Sevilla 13/2
Verdict
Atlético Madrid’s impressive home form should see them claim their fifth consecutive league win this weekend. Although Sevilla have been respectable on the road, remaining unbeaten in four of their seven away matches, this meeting might prove too much for them. Simeone’s side has been exceptional defensively, and with a return to their fortress this weekend, the hosts are likely to secure a clean sheet victory, potentially replicating last season’s result.
Suggested Bet: Atlético Madrid to win to nil, yes at 12/10
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