La Liga 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 23: 07/02- 10/02
How will Real Madrid respond to last weekend’s shock 1-0 defeat to Espanyol away from home when they host city rivals, Atletico Madrid, this weekend? Real Madrid dropped three important points against Espanyol last weekend, and as a result, they can drop to 2nd place if they lose the Madrid Derby to 2nd place Atletico Madrid this weekend.
Barcelona closed in on the Whites following their tight 1-0 win over Alaves last weekend. They face struggling Sevilla next in Seville, and a win will see them close in on either Atletico or Real Madrid.
This week’s La Liga gameweek 23 predictions were based on current form, expert knowledge and data.
La Liga 2024/25 gameweek 23 predictions: 07/02/2025 - 10/02/2025
Rayo Vallecano to win to maintain their winning momentum: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Valladolid
- Date: 07/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Rayo Vallecano have dominated these fixtures in recent seasons, and there’s a chance they can dominate the upcoming encounter.
Rayo Vallecano enjoys coming up against Real Valladolid, as they won four of their last five La Liga meetings with Valladolid, including the reverse fixture that ended in a 2-1 away win. The hosts are in better form and pushing for a top-six finish, unlike the visitors, who are fighting against relegation. There’s a chance Rayo can go on to do the league double over Valladolid.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Valladolid prediction: Home team to win
Celta Vigo and Real Betis to exchange goals: Celta Vigo vs Real Betis
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Both teams are fond of displaying their attacking prowess when they meet, and the same will repeat in the upcoming game.
When they meet, Celta Vigo and Real Betis typically score easily, and there's a possibility that this trend will continue this weekend. Both teams scored in four of their last five La Liga meetings, and their current form suggests they are likely to register at least one goal each.
Celta Vigo vs Real Betis prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Athletic Bilbao and Girona to exchange goals: Athletic Bilbao vs Girona
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Both teams find it relatively easy to display their attacking mastery when they come up against each other, and they may act the same in the upcoming game.
Athletic Bilbao and Girona have exchanged over 10 meetings in La Liga, but we should rather focus on their most recent matches. Both teams crossed paths in La Liga six times since 2019, and fans witnessed goals scored by both teams on five occasions. Therefore, there’s a chance fans may witness the same in the upcoming game.
Athletic Bilbao vs Girona prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Villarreal and Las Palmas to delight fans with goals: Las Palmas vs Villarreal
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Goals are usually scored in matches involving both teams, and the upcoming game may deliver the same.
Both teams are fond of entertaining fans with attacking football whenever they cross paths. Four of their last five La Liga meetings ended with three or more goals, and with Villarreal finding it relatively easy to get on the scoreboard against any team, there’s a chance the upcoming game will produce goals.
Las Palmas vs Villarreal prediction: over 2.5 goals
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will exchange goals: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
- Date: 08/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams effortlessly find the back of the net against each other, and there’s a chance they can repeat the same in the upcoming game.
Real Madrid dropped points last weekend against Espanyol, so they will play to win. However, the Whites couldn’t dominate their city rivals in recent encounters, so we resisted the temptation to back either side for a win. Both teams scored in their last five La Liga meetings, and there’s no reason not to anticipate goals from both clubs.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Getafe and Alaves to struggle in the final third: Alaves vs Getafe
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Both teams struggle in the final third when they come up against each other, and there’s a chance this struggle will continue this weekend.
Goals are usually scarce in matches involving both teams, and there’s a chance this encounter will lack goals. Eight of their last ten La Liga meetings ended with less than three goals, and with both teams struggling to score goals, the upcoming game will follow suit.
Alaves vs Getafe prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Valencia and Leganes to struggle in the final third: Valencia vs Leganes
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Both teams usually struggle to find the back of the net when they cross paths, and they may succumb to the same setback in the upcoming game.
Valencia and Leganes have lacked ideas in the final third, which explains why they are in a relegation battle after 22 matches. When both teams come up against each other in La Liga, they struggle to find the back of the net. With six of their previous seven La Liga matches ending with less than three goals, there’s a decent chance the upcoming encounter may follow suit.
Valencia vs Leganes prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Real Sociedad to bounce back to winning ways: Real Sociedad vs Espanyol
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Real Sociedad may have underperformed in recent weeks, but they have a good record against Espanyol.
Real Sociedad may have lost three of their last five La Liga matches, but their record against Espanyol suggests they are likely to put a halt to their rancid form. The hosts won six of their last seven La Liga meetings with Espanyol, and there’s a chance Sociedad can continue their dominance this weekend.
Real Sociedad vs Espanyol prediction: Home team to win
Barcelona to extend their winning run: Sevilla vs Barcelona
- Date: 09/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 18 La Liga matches against Sevilla, and we expect this dominance to continue.
Barcelona recently found their feet after a run of poor results. They won their last two games against Valencia and Alaves, and their brilliant record against Sevilla suggests they are in for another win. The Catalans won their last five league games against Sevilla and avoided a defeat in 18 La Liga matches. This is enough to side with the visitors to win this one.
Sevilla vs Barcelona prediction: Away team to win
Mallorca and Osasuna to struggle in the attacking half: Mallorca vs Osasuna
- Date: 10/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams struggle to score goals when they come up against each other, and there’s a chance this struggle may continue in the upcoming game.
Mallorca and Osasuna have struggled to score goals this term, and their recent meetings suggest this encounter may lack goals. Four of their last five La Liga meetings ended with less than three goals, so expecting three or more goals from this encounter is a stretch.
