La Liga free soccer betting preview & tips | Matchday 3

The Spanish Primera Division is set to host midweek matches ahead of the September international break. Here are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 3 of the 2024/25 La Liga.

Villarreal v Celta Vigo

Tuesday, August 27 – 5:30am AEST – Estadio de la Ceramica

With four points from two games, Villarreal will be hoping to secure three crucial points against league leaders Celta Vigo, who have so far collected maximum points. Defeated in their last three trips to Villarreal, expect Celta to suffer their first loss of the season.

Real Mallorca v Sevilla

Wednesday, August 28 – 3am AEST – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Both winless in their first two games, Real Mallorca and Sevilla will be eager to secure victory on Tuesday. Solid at home, where they held champions Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw on the opening weekend, Mallorca look poised to secure a win against the Andalusian side — just as they did at home last season.

Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona

Wednesday, August 28 – 5:30am AEST – Estadio de Vallecas

Second on the table on goal difference, Barcelona will be eager to extend their perfect La Liga start with a win over Rayo Vallecano, who have three points from two games. After scoring three goals in his first two games, leading sports bookmakers are paying +120 for Barca’s Robert Lewandowski to strike against Rayo Vallecano.

Athletic Bilbao v Valencia

Thursday, August 29 – 3am AEST – Estadio de San Mames

Athletic Bilbao have one point from a possible six, while Valencia have none after losing their first two games. With three wins from their last five meetings, expect Bilbao to dominate this home tie.

Real Valladolid v Leganes

Thursday, August 29 – 3am AEST – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

Real Valladolid have three points from their first two games, while Leganes have collected four points. Expect the clash of these newly promoted sides to end in a stalemate, as it did in two Segunda Division meetings last season.

Atletico Madrid v Espanyol

Thursday, August 29 – 5:30am AEST – Estadio Civitas Metropolitano

Winless in their first two games, things could worsen for Espanyol when they face Atletico Madrid, who so far have four points. Finding their form after recently thrashing Girona 3-0, anticipate Atleti to secure all three points.

Real Sociedad v Deportivo Alaves

Thursday, August 29 – 5:30am AEST – Reale Seguros Stadium

Real Sociedad have three points from a possible six, while Deportivo Alaves have a single point. Unbeaten at home against Alaves in their last four meetings, with three wins and a draw, expect the trend to continue.

Girona v Osasuna

Friday, August 30 – 3am AEST – Estadi Montilivi

Girona will be hoping to register their first win of the season against Osasuna, who beat Real Mallorca 1-0 last Saturday. Given the porous nature of their defence this season, Girona are likely to concede but still triumph in this encounter.

Las Palmas v Real Madrid

Friday, August 30 – 5:30am CEST – Estadio Gran Canaria

Real Madrid will be aiming to secure their second consecutive win of the season against Las Palmas, who lost to newly promoted Leganes on Sunday. Expect the champions to make it six wins in their last six meetings with Las Palmas.

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