La Liga betting tips & predictions | Matchday 32 preview

Out of the Champions League following a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal, defending champions Real Madrid will seek to bounce back against Athletic Bilbao in Matchday 32 of La Liga 2024-25. Here are our free soccer betting tips for this weekend’s matchups in the Spanish Primera Division.

Espanyol v Getafe

Saturday, April 19 – 5am AEST – Stage Front Stadium

After back-to-back wins over Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo, 15th-placed Espanyol will have their work cut out against Getafe, who are four places higher despite losing their last outing to Las Palmas. Espanyol can be ruthless on their day, so back them to overcome their opponents on home soil.

Rayo Vallecano v Valencia

Saturday, April 19 – 10pm AEST – Estadio de Vallecas

Defeated by Espanyol and Bilbao in their last two games, things could worsen when 10th-placed Rayo Vallecano take on Valencia, who are three places below them.
The visitors are in better form and look poised to secure a fourth consecutive win against their struggling hosts.

Barcelona v Celta Vigo

Sunday, April 20 – 12:15am AEST – Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys

League leaders Barcelona, who advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund, will seek to cement their domestic position against Celta Vigo, who are six places below them. The Blaugrana have dominated this fixture, and will cruise to a fourth straight home win over Vigo.

Real Mallorca v Leganes

Sunday, April 20 – 2:30am AEST – Mallorca Son Moix Stadium

Mallorca, in eighth, will fancy their chances against Leganes, who are second from bottom after a five-game winless streak. Back the hosts to do the double on their relegation-threatened opponents for the second consecutive season.

Las Palmas v Atletico Madrid

Sunday, April 20 – 5am AEST – Estadio Gran Canaria

Third-placed Atletico Madrid will endeavour to extend their two-game win streak against Las Palmas, who are on the opposite end of the table. Julian Alvarez has netted thrice in his last two games for Atleti, and top online bookies are paying $2.40 for the former Manchester City forward to strike again.

Real Valladolid v Osasuna

Sunday, April 20 – 10pm AEST – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

After ending their eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over Girona, 12th-placed Osasuna will be beaming with confidence ahead of their matchup with Real Valladolid, who sit at the foot of the table. It is unlikely that relegation-bound Valladolid, who are on a five-game losing streak, will trouble their visitors.

Villarreal v Real Sociedad

Monday, April 21 – 12:15am AEST – Estadio de la Ceramica

Villarreal are fifth with 51 points, while Real Sociedad are four places below them with 10 fewer points. The Yellow Submarine have been in impressive form, so expect them to secure maximum points on home soil.

Sevilla v Deportivo Alaves

Monday, April 21 – 2:30am AEST – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium

Sevilla are 14th with 36 points, while Deportivo Alaves are a position above the relegation zone with 30 points. After clawing themselves out of the drop zone, expect the Babazorros to hand the struggling Andalusia side their fifth consecutive league defeat.

Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao

Monday, April 21 – 5am AEST – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal on Wednesday night, La Liga holders Real Madrid will be desperate to strengthen their title defence against Bilbao, who are two places behind them in the league. Given that the Blancos are only competing on two fronts, expect the hosts to bounce back in style.

Girona v Real Betis

Tuesday, April 22 – 5am AEST – Estadi Montilivi

Winless in their last two games, sixth-placed Betis will be eager to return to winning ways against 16th-placed Girona, who are on a three-game losing streak. Betis have been in solid form, so expect them to emerge from Catalonia with three crucial points.

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