La Liga 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 21: 24/01 - 27/01
Can Atletico Madrid recover from last weekend’s shock 1-0 defeat to Leganes when they host inconsistent Villarreal this weekend? Following the defeat in Leganes, Atletico dropped to 2nd place, but they can return to the top when they host the Yellow Submarines.
Real Madrid climbed to the top of the table following their commanding 4-1 win over Las Palmas, and they have a chance to widen the gap at the top when they face struggling Real Valladolid on Saturday.
This week’s La Liga gameweek 21 predictions were based on current form, data and expert knowledge.
La Liga 2024/25 Gameweek 21 Predictions and Betting Tips: 24/01/2025 - 27/01/2025
At least two goals to be scored: Las Palmas vs Osasuna
- Date: 24/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Matches involving Las Palmas are fond of ending with at least three goals, and the upcoming game may end similarly.
Four of Las Palmas’ last five La Liga matches ended with at least two goals. Osasuna is likely to score, indicating that the upcoming fixture could result in at least two goals before the final whistle.
Las Palmas vs Osasuna prediction: Over 1.5 goals
Mallorca and Real Betis to struggle in the final third: Mallorca vs Real Betis
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Both teams struggle to score more than two goals per game, which suggests that the upcoming game may lack goals.
Mallorca may have conceded four goals against Villarreal last time out, but they remain a difficult side to score goals against. Real Betis are expected to encounter troubles in the final third, and the Seville outfit also don’t concede many goals. With both teams struggling to score goals and refusing to concede many goals, we can anticipate less than three goals from the upcoming encounter.
Mallorca vs Real Betis prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Atletico Madrid and Villarreal to exchange goals: Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Atletico Madrid may have one of the best defenses in the country, but Villarreal have the quality to get a goal in Madrid.
Atletico Madrid's loss to Leganes last weekend garnered significant attention. They need to show a reaction in their next league game, but they come up against a Villarreal side that knows how to score against any opponent. The Yellow Submarines scored four goals past a Mallorca side that doesn’t concede many goals, so we think they can get one against Diego Simeone’s side.
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Sevilla to avoid a defeat in Seville: Sevilla vs Espanyol
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Espanyol are in poor form and would only dream of a win in Seville.
Sevilla may have endured mixed results this term, but they are unlikely to lose to an Espanyol side fighting against relegation because they are in better form. The visitors won only five of their last 20 matches, which suggests they are unlikely to get all three points off Sevilla with seven wins.
Sevilla vs Espanyol prediction: Home team to win or draw
Real Madrid to maintain their winning momentum: Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid
- Date: 25/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Real Madrid are in top form, and we doubt Real Valladolid can end the Whites’ unbeaten run.
Real Valladolid may have won two of their last five matches, but they sit at the bottom of the standings, thanks to their slow start to the campaign. They lost 13 of their last 20 league matches, so what are the chances they don’t make it 14 against Real Madrid, who won 14 in 20 league games?
Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid prediction: Away team to win
Rayo Vallecano and Girona to share the spoils: Rayo Vallecano vs Girona
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Rayo Vallecano are a difficult side to beat at home, and with Girona’s current form, we can anticipate a draw from the upcoming game.
Rayo Vallecano drew four of their last five league matches and eight in 20 league matches. Girona are not in the best shape to push for a win or succumb to a defeat. We think both teams will appreciate a draw, as only two points separate both teams.
Rayo Vallecano vs Girona prediction: Draw
Real Sociedad and Getafe to struggle in the final third: Real Sociedad vs Getafe
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Both teams struggle to score goals, and we expect the same from the upcoming match.
Real Sociedad scored 17 goals in 20 league matches, while Getafe scored 14 goals in 20 league games. Matches involving either team rarely produce three or more goals, and they averaged less than 2.5 goals per game. It will be a miracle if this game produces three or more goals.
Real Sociedad vs Getafe prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Athletic Club to maintain their winning momentum: Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Leganes may have won against Atletico Madrid, but Athletic Bilbao are a different breed at home.
Leganes raised many eyebrows when they ended Atletico Madrid’s impressive winning run, but because they rarely win two or three matches in a row coupled with Athletic Bilbao’s current form, we expect the hosts to continue their winning form.
Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes prediction: Home team to win
Barcelona to get back to winning ways after four winless matches: Barcelona vs Valencia
- Date: 26/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Barcelona may have underperformed in recent league games, but they are likely to bounce back to winning ways.
Barcelona failed to win in their last four La Liga matches, including their 1-1 draw at Getafe, but they can get back to winning ways because Valencia are in worse form, sitting in the relegation zone. The Catalans are the favourites to win this game and have dominated these fixtures, so we can expect a win from the hosts.
Barcelona vs Valencia prediction: Home team to win
Alaves and Celta Vigo to exchange goals: Alaves vs Celta Vigo
- Date: 27/01/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams are inconsistent but don’t struggle to score goals. We expect both teams to get on the scoresheet.
Celta Vigo scored 29 goals and conceded 32 goals in 20 La Liga matches, while Alaves scored 24 goals and conceded 32 goals. Both teams have scored and conceded more goals than matches played, so we can expect at least one goal from each team.
