La Liga Matchday 27 betting predictions & goalscorer tips

Only three points separate Barcelona, Atletico, and Real Madrid in the race for supremacy heading into Matchday 27 of La Liga 2024-25. Here are our free soccer betting tips for this week’s action in the Spanish Primera Division.

Celta Vigo v Leganes

Sunday, March 9 – 12am AEDT – Estadio de Balaidos

Celta Vigo are 10th in La Liga standings with 33 points, while Leganes are six positions lower with six fewer points. Unbeaten in their last three meetings at the Balaidos, with two wins and a draw, back the hosts to edge out this encounter.

Deportivo Alaves v Villarreal

Sunday, March 9 – 2:15am AEDT – Mendizorrotza Stadium

Unbeaten in their last six games, fifth-placed Villarreal will look to extend their impressive run against Deportivo Alaves, who are second from bottom after a six-game winless run. Runaway winners in their last meeting, back the Yellow Submarine to do the double on their defensively frail hosts.

Valencia v Real Valladolid

Sunday, March 9 – 4:30am AEDT – Mestalla Stadium

Valencia, in 18th, will have a strong sense of belief against newly promoted Real Valladolid, who remain at the foot of the table after a seven-game winless run. Los Ches are unbeaten in their last seven home games against Valladolid, and online bookmakers are paying $2.11 for the hosts to secure a fourth consecutive win at the Mestalla Stadium.

Barcelona v Osasuna

Sunday, March 9 – 7am AEDT – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Top of the league after a six-game win streak, Barcelona will seek to strengthen their bid for the Liga crown against Osasuna, who are 11th after a four-game winless run. Raphinha scored his 25th goal of the season during Barca’s midweek Champions League win, and the Brazilian star looks a good bet to add to his tally at the weekend.

Getafe v Atletico Madrid

Monday, March 10 – 12am AEDT – Estadio Coliseum

Trailing Barcelona by a single point in the standings, second-placed Atletico Madrid will be eager to advance their title hopes against Getafe, who are in the bottom half of the table following back-to-back defeats against Real Betis and Leganes. Julian Alvarez was on target during Atleti’s midweek Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, and top betting sites are paying $2.30 for the former Manchester City forward to score for the fourth consecutive game.

Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano

Monday, March 10 – 2:15am AEDT – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

After losing momentum in their title defence with just five points from a possible 15, third-placed Real Madrid will be keen to rediscover their top form against Rayo Vallecano, who are four positions behind them after a three-game winless run. With one eye in the Champions League last 16 return leg against Atletico, back the Blancos to sweep past Vallecano at the Bernabeu.

Athletic Bilbao v Real Mallorca

Monday, March 10 – 4:30am AEDT – San Mames Stadium

Following the end of their 16-game unbeaten run with a 1-0 defeat to Atletico last Saturday, fourth-placed Bilbao will continue their push for Champions League football when they face Real Mallorca, who sit eighth after back-to-back-draws with Sevilla and Alaves. Unbeaten in their last six meetings at the San Mames, with five wins and one draw, expect Bilbao to uphold the trend.

Real Betis v Las Palmas

Monday, March 10 – 4:30am AEDT – Benito Villamarin Stadium

Thrilled by Saturday’s 2-1 victory over reigning champions Real Madrid, sixth-placed Betis will be in high spirits against Las Palmas, who are one position above the danger zone due to an eight-game winless run. The hosts are on an impressive three-game win streak, and their progress is unlikely to be halted by a struggling Palmas side.

Real Sociedad v Sevilla

Monday, March 10 – 7am AEDT – Anoeta Stadium

Real Sociedad are ninth on the table with 34 points, while Sevilla are three positions behind with 33 points. Triumphant in four of their last five meetings, the hosts are strong favourites to defeat the Nervionenses for the second time this season.

Espanyol v Girona

Tuesday, March 11 – 7am AEDT – Stage Front Stadium

Girona, in 13th, will be hoping to end their four-game winless run against Espanyol, who are two places behind them. After claiming a commanding 4-1 win in their last meeting, back the visitors to secure a third straight victory in this matchup.

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