La Liga 2024/25 predictions: Gameweek 13

Will Atletico Madrid maintain their momentum when they visit Mallorca this weekend following their comfortable 2-0 home win over Las Palmas? Given Mallorca’s defense resolve this term, it looks vague to tell if Diego Simeone and his men will get the win, but it is widely accepted that this encounter will lack goals. 

Meanwhile, Real Madrid, whose away game against Valencia was postponed due to a flood that took place in Valencia last week, will host 5th-placed Osasuna in Madrid. It is important to be aware that this week’s matchday 13 La Liga predictions are based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.

Our Predictions for La Liga Matchday 13

Rayo Vallecano to extend their winning run to two matches: Rayo Vallecano vs Las Palmas

• Date: 08/11/2024
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Rayo Vallecano to continue their winning run against struggling Las Palmas.

Las Palmas are in dire form, having lost three of their last five league matches, and sit in the bottom three as a result. Rayo Vallecano are in better form, having lost only three of their opening 11 La Liga matches. Las Palmas are dreadful on the road, which suggests this game is increasingly likely to end in a defeat.

Rayo Vallecano vs Las Palmas prediction: Home to win

Villarreal to win and go 3rd with a win over Alaves: Villarreal vs Alaves

• Date: 09/11/2024
• Kick-off: 16:15
• Alaves to return to losing ways against Villarreal, who are pushing for a top four finish.

Alaves have endured a slow start to the season, having lost four of their last five league matches, and seven defeats in 11 league games this term. Villarreal are in better form, and their 4th place in the standings prove that. They can go 3rd against struggling Alaves, and their current form suggests they will achieve that.

Villarreal vs Alaves prediction: Home to win

Struggling Valencia to avoid defeat: Espanyol vs Valencia

• Date: 09/11/2024
• Kick-off: 18:30
• Espanyol and Valencia are in dismal form, and neither team looks like the favourites to win the game.

Espanyol lost four of their last five La Liga matches, while Valencia sit at the bottom of the standings with only one win in 11 league games. Both teams are not in their best shape to push for a win. Experience-wise, Valencia should avoid a defeat in Barcelona.
Espanyol vs Valencia prediction: Valencia to win or draw

Real Madrid to bounce back to winning ways after Barcelona trauma: Real Madrid vs Osasuna

• Date: 09/11/2024
• Kick-off: 14:00
• Real Madrid are ready to make a statement following their embarrassing defeat to Barcelona.

Real Madrid could have put the Barcelona defeat behind them last weekend but their trip to Valencia was cancelled after a tragic flood in Valencia. They have a game against decent Osasuna to turn things around, and we have no doubt about them bouncing back to winning ways, but Osasuna won’t be an easy nut to crack, as they are in decent form with three wins in their last five league games.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna prediction: Home to win

Leganes and Sevilla to share the spoils: Leganes vs Sevilla

• Date: 09/11/2024
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Leganes and Sevilla are in poor form, and their shaky attack may see both teams share the spoils.

Leganes drew two of their last five league matches, and it is normal for them to want to turn things around at home against Sevilla, but the visitors are in better form, having won two of their last five league games. Leganes do not have enough quality to get all three points off Sevilla, but with the help of their home support, they can secure a draw - which will be okay for both teams.

Leganes vs Sevilla prediction: Draw

Real Betis to bounce back to winning ways: Real Betis vs Celta Vigo

• Date: 10/11/2024
• Kick-off: 14:00
• Both teams are in decent form, but Real Betis’ current form convinces many they have what it takes to get the better of Celta Vigo.

Celta Vigo bounced back to winning ways on Monday night after their tight 1-0 home win over 10 men Getafe, but they are unlikely to replicate last night’s momentum against Real Betis because they haven’t really impressed much as visitors. Real Betis are stronger at home, having won four and lost one of their last five home league games, including their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. Given this information, it is understandable why the hosts are the favourites to win the game.

Real Betis vs Celta Vigo prediction: Home to win

Atletico Madrid to avoid defeat to Mallorca away from home: Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid

• Date: 10/11/2024
• Kick-off: 16:15
• Atletico Madrid may not be consistent, but they are unlikely to succumb to a defeat to Mallorca, who are also struggling to string their wins.

Mallorca lost two and won two of their last five league matches, which doesn’t reflect consistency. Atletico Madrid are also inconsistent, having won only two of their last five league games. Despite Diego Simeone’s current form, he is likely to avoid a defeat in Mallorca at least, as his team is in better form this season.

Mallorca vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Away team to win or draw

Getafe to avoid defeat against struggling Girona in Madrid: Getafe vs Girona

• Date: 10/11/2024
• Kick-off: 18:30
• Getafe may have won just once in their last five league matches, but they are unlikely to let Girona take all three points.

Girona have struggled to replicate last season's form in the current season, as they currently sit in 12th place with 15 points. They won just two of their last five league games, and their inconsistency doesn’t guarantee them a win in Madrid against Getafe, who drew three and won one of their last five league games.

Getafe vs Girona: Home to win or draw

Real Valladolid to continue their losing run: Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao

• Date: 10/11/2024
• Kick-off: 18:30
• Valladolid lost four of their last five league games, and they have little to no confidence to put a stop to their rancid form against Athletic Bilbao.

Real Valladolid are in dire form, having lost eight of their opening 11 La Liga matches this season, and their last five league games were nothing short of abysmal - four defeats and one win. Athletic Club are in better form, with only one defeat in five games. The visitors’ decent attack should be able to outscore the hosts and clinch to the three points.

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Away to win

Barcelona to continue their massacre: Real Sociedad vs Barcelona

• Date: 10/11/2024
• Kick-off: 21:00
• In-form Barcelona to extend their winning run when they face Real Sociedad as visitors.

Real Sociedad may have lost just once in their last five league games, but Barcelona’s current form suggests they have to anticipate another league defeat. Real Sociedad’s stadium was a nightmare for Barca to play football, but this was long before and Barca have played at their stadium more confidently in recent seasons.

Real Sociedad vs Barcelona prediction: Away to win