This weekend, we focus on three La Liga matches, offering betting insights and detailed analysis for each game.
But first, let’s review the current outright market prices: Real Madrid remain firm favourites at 5/10, with Barcelona closely followed at 9/4. Atlético Madrid has drifted further to 10/1, while the rest of the field is listed at 33/1 or better.
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SATURDAY
REAL SOCIEDAD v REAL MADRID– Click here to bet
Real Sociedad will host reigning champions Real Madrid in San Sebastián this weekend, aiming for their first home win of the season. The White and Blues have had a tough start at the Reale Arena, losing both of their opening home matches, leaving them 12th in the standings. They head into this crucial fixture following a 0-0 draw away at Getafe before the international break. Conceding an average of two goals per game at home is a major concern, especially as they prepare to face a determined Real Madrid side eager to improve their away form.
Real Madrid will travel to San Sebastián looking to regain momentum, particularly away from home this season. Currently 2nd in the standings, Los Blancos returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory at the Bernabéu in their most recent outing. However, despite their strong home form, Real Madrid have yet to find the same success on the road, with two consecutive draws. Given Real Sociedad’s current struggles, this match presents an opportunity for the visitors to secure their first away win of the season, despite their Champions League commitments just three days later.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Real Madrid completed a double over Real Sociedad, securing a 2-1 victory in the reverse encounter, followed by a 1-0 win in this fixture.
Betting
Real Sociedad 15/4
Draw 29/10
Real Madrid 15/20
Prediction
Real Madrid may opt to rotate some players due to their midweek Champions League encounter, but given Real Sociedad’s poor run of form at home, the visitors are fancied to secure their first away win of the season.
Suggested Bet: Full Time Result, Real Madrid at 15/20
SUNDAY
GIRONA v BARCELONA– Click here to bet
Hoping to build on last season’s success, Girona currently sit 5th in the standings after a 2-0 win away to Sevilla in their most recent league match. With back-to-back victories under their belt, Sunday’s crucial encounter presents an opportunity for the White and Reds to secure their third consecutive win. They will be confident, given their strong performance against Barcelona in this particular fixture last season.
Unbeaten so far with a perfect record in the league, Barcelona will travel to the Estadio Municipal de Montilivi following their fourth consecutive win, a 7-0 thrashing of Valladolid just before the international break. However, this weekend may present some challenges for the league leaders, as both teams will have European fixtures midweek, which could lead to changes from both sides. Despite this, Barcelona’s current form places them in a strong position and they will be keen to exact revenge on Girona after last season’s disappointing results against them.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Girona achieved a double over Barcelona, winning 4-2 in both the home and away fixtures.
Betting
Girona 3/1
Draw 3/1
Barcelona 17/20
Prediction
This is a challenging game to predict on the outright, but with both sides showcasing their attacking prowess early in the season and considering their encounters from the previous campaign, it’s likely that both teams will score and that at least three goals will be featured.
Suggested Bet: Totals And Both Teams To Score, Over 2.5 And Yes at 8/10
ATLETICO MADRID v VALENCIA– Click here to bet
Third place meets last this weekend as Atlético Madrid host league strugglers Valencia at the Metropolitano Stadium. This clash promises to be intriguing, given the contrasting form of the two sides. Unbeaten at home with one win and one draw so far, Atlético will aim to extend their impressive record against Valencia, having secured 8 wins and 2 draws in their last 10 league encounters at home. Atlético come into Sunday’s match following a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao, marking their third consecutive clean sheet this season.
Languishing at the bottom of the table and yet to register a win, this season has certainly not gone according to plan for Valencia’s head coach, Rubén Baraja. However, Valencia head into Sunday’s clash having secured their first point of the season with a 1-1 draw against Villarreal at home. The international break could prove to be just what they needed, offering a chance to regroup and potentially bounce back stronger this weekend. It won’t be easy, though, given their recent struggles away to Atlético Madrid, having managed only 2 points from a possible 30 in their last 10 visits to the Spanish capital.
Head-to-Head
Last season, Valencia won 3-0 in the reverse encounter, while Atlético Madrid responded with a 2-0 victory in this fixture.
Betting
Atlético Madrid 7/20
Draw 4/1
Valencia 17/2
Prediction
Atlético Madrid have always been a tough team to break down at home, and with the hosts coming into Sunday’s clash having secured 3 consecutive clean sheets, a similar outcome is likely. Notably, Valencia’s last two visits to Atlético have resulted in consecutive wins to nil for the hosts, suggesting we might see a similar scenario this weekend.
Suggested Bet: Atlético Madrid To Win To Nil, Yes at 10/11
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