We take a look at 3 of the La Liga matches taking place this weekend and suggest a bet in each game.
Let’s start by looking at the outright betting markets. No changes upfront, with Real Madrid remaining the clear favourite at 1/40. The rest of the field is chasing at 20/1 or better. Additional markets, including the top 4, bottom 3 as well as the top goal scorer can be found by clicking the link directly below.
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FRIDAY
BARCELONA v MALLORCA – Click here to bet
Barcelona is currently in 3rd place on the table, having extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with four wins and three draws in all competitions. They enter week 28 on the back of a 0-0 draw away to Athletic Bilbao, while their most recent home game saw Barcelona dominate with a 4-0 thrashing over Getafe.
In their last five La Liga appearances on home soil, Barcelona has managed to win three and draw one, averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Mallorca is currently in 15th place on the table and enters this round on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 home win against Girona. However, away from home, Mallorca has struggled to string results together, having drawn three times, lost twice and only found the net twice in their last five league appearances.
Their lack of goal-scoring may be a cause for concern, considering how impressive their opponents have been in that department.
Head-To-Head
These two teams drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture earlier this season and Barcelona won comfortably 3-0 in this fixture last season.
Given Mallorca’s lack of goals on the road, it’s hard to make a case for them here. Barcelona has consistently demonstrated their class at home, as evident from their impressive record and will be targeting three points in this encounter.
Recommended Bet: Barcelona To Win To Nil, Yes at 14/10
SATURDAY
VALENCIA v GETAFE – Click here to bet
Valencia, currently in 9th place on the table, enters this fixture with back-to-back home draws, including a 2-2 draw against the league leaders Real Madrid, where they were unfortunate not to secure maximum points after going 2-0 up. Their home record reflects a decent ratio, with three wins, two draws and an average of 1.6 goals in their last five La Liga appearances.
League-wise, Valencia has only lost twice at home this season, making it a challenging outing for their opponents.
Getafe, positioned 11th on the table, heads into this encounter following a 3-3 draw at home against Las Palmas. Recent results have shown a few stumbling blocks for them, with just one win and three draws in their last five outings. Away from home, they have averaged 1.4 goals per game, with three draws and two losses, conceding an average of 2.4 goals in their last five La Liga appearances.
Head-To-Head
Getafe won the reverse fixture 1-0 this season, while Valencia emerged as 5-1 winners in this fixture last season.
Separated by just two points on the table, this game promises to be a close encounter. With Getafe having secured seven draws on the road that option has to be considered. However, I believe Valencia will just about have enough to secure the win on home soil. Valencia gets the nod in this matchup.
Recommended Bet: Full Time Result, Valencia at 1/1
SUNDAY
LAS PALMAS v ATHLETIC BILBAO – Click here to bet
Las Palmas is currently in 8th place on the table as they enter week 28, having secured back-to-back draws in La Liga. These results indicate that they have won only once and drawn three times in their last five league appearances. At home, they have also shown inconsistencies, winning twice, drawing once, and losing twice in their last five games in all competitions. On average, they managed to score 1.6 goals per game in their last five La Liga encounters.
Athletic Bilbao currently holds the 5th position on the table and enters this game following a resilient 0-0 home draw against Barcelona. On the road, they have managed only one win and two draws, suffering two losses and averaging just 0.6 goals per game in their last five league matches.
Head-To-Head
These two teams played to a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Considering the performance of both teams in this campaign and the outcome of the previous match, I am inclined to believe that this will be another extremely tight affair between the two. I find it challenging to distinguish between them in the outright department, so I will base my prediction for this game on goals, or, should I say, the lack thereof.
Recommended Bet: Totals, Under 2.5 at 7/10
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