La Liga Matchday 17 betting tips, goalscorer odds & predictions

Matchday 17 of La Liga 2024-25 promises a series of thrilling encounters as the league table continues to take shape. Here are our free soccer betting predictions for this weekend’s action in the Spanish Primera Division.

Real Valladolid v Valencia

Saturday, December 14 – 7am AEDT – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

Real Valladolid remain rooted to the foot of the table after suffering their third consecutive defeat against Las Palmas, while Valencia sit one position above them after losing their last two games. Victorious in their last meeting, back Los Ches to squeeze out a win against La Liga’s worst defence.

Espanyol v Osasuna

Sunday, December 15 – 12am AEDT – Stage Front Stadium

Winless in their last four games, with three draws and a defeat, seventh-placed Osasuna will be eager to return to winning ways against Espanyol, who sit third from bottom. Ante Budimir has struck four times in his last three league games for Osasuna, and online bookmakers are paying +160 for the Croatian forward to extend that streak.

Real Mallorca v Girona

Sunday, December 15 – 2:15am AEDT – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Mallorca are eighth on the table with 24 points, while Girona — who lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek — are a position behind with two fewer points. Already beaten by Mallorca twice this calendar year, the visitors might struggle against their well-rested opponents.

Sevilla v Celta Vigo

Sunday, December 15 – 4:30am AEDT – Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium

Celta Vigo climbed to 10th after their 2-0 win over Mallorca last time out, while Sevilla slipped to 13th following their 4-3 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Given that four of their last five meetings have ended all square, the spoils could be shared once again.

Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid

Sunday, December 15 – 7am AEDT – Estadio de Vallecas

Second-placed Real Madrid will be looking to put pressure on leaders Barcelona when they face Rayo Vallecano, who are 10 places below them. Vinicius Jr scored his 15th goal of the campaign during Madrid’s Champions League win over Atalanta, and top sports betting sites are paying +120 for the Brazilian to add to his tally.

Atletico Madrid v Getafe

Monday, December 16 – 12am AEDT – Metropolitano Stadium

Third-placed Atletico Madrid will be keen to maintain their relevance in the title race when they host Getafe, sitting 15th. Atleti’s Julian Alvarez got on the scoresheet during their Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava, and leading soccer betting sites are paying +110 for the Argentine to find the back of the net.

Deportivo Alaves v Athletic Bilbao

Monday, December 16 – 2:15am AEDT – Mendizorrotza Stadium

Athletic Bilbao, sitting fourth, will fancy their chances against Alaves, who are 16th on the table. Winless in their last four games, the hosts might struggle to contain a free-scoring Bilbao side that has won four successive matches.

Real Sociedad v Las Palmas

Monday, December 16 – 4:30am AEDT – Reale Arena

Sociedad climbed to sixth after their 3-0 win over Leganes, while Las Palmas are 14th after their 2-1 triumph over Valladolid. The defensively solid hosts are unbeaten in their last six games against the Amarillos, so expect the trend to continue.

Villarreal v Real Betis

Monday, December 16 – 4:30am AEDT – Estadio de la Ceramica

Following a rough patch of two draws and a defeat, sixth-placed Villarreal will be aiming to regain momentum against 11th-placed Real Betis, who are winless in their last five. Winners of their last encounter, the Yellow Submarine should be good enough to secure maximum points against their struggling guests.

Barcelona v Leganes

Monday, December 16 – 7am AEDT – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

After dropping points in four of their last five games, league leaders Barcelona will be looking to steady the ship with a convincing display against Leganes. Ferran Torres scored a brace during Barca’s midweek win over Borussia Dortmund in the UCL, and top bookies are offering +130 for the Spain forward to strike again.

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