La Liga soccer betting tips & best odds | Matchday 28 preview

Atletico Madrid will be aiming to bump Barcelona from top spot in La Liga when the two sides clash in Matchday 28. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this weekend’s action in the Spanish Primera Division.

Las Palmas v Deportivo Alaves

Saturday, March 15 – 7am AEDT – Estadio Gran Canaria

After snapping their six-game winless run with a crucial 1-0 win over Villarreal last Saturday, 18th-placed Alaves will look to strengthen their survival hopes against Las Palmas, who are second from bottom after a nine-game winless run. Unbeaten in their last two meetings, back Alaves to grind out a second consecutive win over their lacklustre hosts.

Real Valladolid v Celta Vigo

Sunday, March 16 – 12am AEDT – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

Ninth-placed Celta Vigo will seek to extend their five-game unbeaten run when they take on Real Valladolid, who remain bottom of the league after securing only one point from a possible 24. Victorious in their last two meetings, the Sky Blues shouldn’t have any troubles dispatching their hosts, who seem doomed to make a quick return to the Segunda Division.

Real Mallorca v Espanyol

Sunday, March 16 – 2:15am AEDT – Campo de futbol de Son Moix

Mallorca, sitting seventh after consecutive draws with Sevilla, Alaves and Athletic Bilbao, will fancy their chances against Espanyol, who are in the bottom half of the table. Often resilient at the Son Moix, Mallorca could condemn the Catalonia outfit to their 10th away defeat of the campaign.

Villarreal v Real Madrid

Sunday, March 16 – 4:30am AEDT – Estadio de la Ceramica

After advancing into the last eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, second-placed Real Madrid hope to reinforce their title defence against Villarreal, who are in the race for top four. Although Villarreal will offer stern resistance at home, back the reigning La Liga champions to secure maximum points in eastern Spain.

Girona v Valencia

Sunday, March 16 – 7am AEDT – Estadi Montilivi

Down to 13th after a five-game winless run, Girona will be desperate for a comeback against Valencia, who are three positions below them. Triumphant in their last two meetings at the Montilivi Stadium, the hosts are well-positioned to uphold the trend.

Leganes v Real Betis

Monday, March 17 – 12am AEDT – Estadio Municipal de Butarque

Sixth-placed Real Betis will be in high spirits ahead of their matchup with Leganes, who are dangerously close to the drop zone. Enjoying an impressive four-game win streak, the in-form visitors simply have too much firepower for the struggling Pepineros.

Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao

Monday, March 17 – 2:15am AEDT – Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium

Bilbao are fourth on the table despite their two-game winless run, while Sevilla sit 10th after a four-game unbeaten run. Given that Bilbao’s form has dipped slightly, and the visitors may be a little heavy in the legs after Thursday’s draining Europa League clash with AS Roma, this encounter could end in a stalemate for the second consecutive time.

Osasuna v Getafe

Monday, March 17 – 4:30am AEDT – El Sadar Stadium

Level on 33 points, Getafe are 12th on the table while Osasuna are two positions behind them due to their inferior goal difference. Although both sides appear evenly matched, Osasuna could secure back-to-back home wins with the backing of their supporters.

Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad

Monday, March 17 – 4:30am AEDT – Estadio de Vallecas

Rayo Vallecano are eighth in the Liga standings with 36 points, while Real Sociedad are 11th with 34 points. Both sides are currently out of form and could be content with a point apiece for the fifth time in six meetings at the Vallecas Stadium.

Atletico Madrid v Barcelona

Monday, March 17 – 7am AEDT – Metropolitano Stadium

League leaders Barcelona aim to solidify their title hopes when they travel to the capital to face fellow contenders Atletico. Robert Lewandowski was on target for Barca during their last meeting, and online bookmakers are paying $2.40 for the Liga top scorer to add to his tally.

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