La Liga predictions: Atletico vs Barca: 14/03- 16/03
How will Atletico Madrid react in their upcoming game against Barcelona in Madrid after last weekend’s dramatic 2-1 away defeat to Getafe? Diego Simeone’s side dropped all three points last time out and dropped to 3rd place, but they have a chance to close in on Barca when they meet on Sunday night.
Real Madrid can go to the top of the table when they play against Villarreal away from home on Saturday, but due to the Yellow Submarines’ current form, that encounter will not be an easy ride for the Whites.
This week’s La Liga 2024/25 gameweek 28 predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
La Liga 2024/25 gameweek 28 predictions: 14/03/2025 - 16/03/2025
Alavés and Las Palmas to struggle in the attacking half: Las Palmas vs Alavés
Date: 14/03/2025
Kick-off: 21:00
Both teams struggle to find the back of the net when they cross paths, and they may struggle again in the upcoming game.
Alavés and Las Palmas have had some decent meetings in La Liga in the past, but let’s focus on their most recent meetings. Four of their last five La Liga meetings ended with under 2.5 goals, and with Alaves struggling to score goals, we expect the upcoming game to lack goals as well.
Las Palmas vs Alaves prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Real Valladolid and Celta Vigo to exchange goals: Real Valladolid vs Celta Vigo
- Date: 14/03/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Both teams find it relatively easy to find the back of the net when they come up against each other, and they may repeat the same in the upcoming game.
Both teams have a decent list of meetings in La Liga, but we should rather focus on their most recent league meetings. Both teams found the back of the net in four of their last five La Liga meetings, and with the visitors struggling to keep clean sheets, we expect the hosts to get on the scoresheet.
Real Valladolid vs Celta Vigo prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Mallorca to avoid a defeat: Mallorca vs Espanyol
- Date: 15/03/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Mallorca last lost at home to Espanyol in La Liga in 2010, so we expect them to avoid a defeat at home.
Both teams have struggled to dominate these meetings in the past, but Mallorca’s home record against Espanyol cannot be overlooked. Mallorca won five and drew one of their last six home matches against Espanyol, and because they are in better form this term, we expect them to avoid a defeat in front of their fans.
Mallorca vs Espanyol prediction: Home team to win or draw
Real Madrid and Villarreal will entertain fans with goals: Villarreal vs Real Madrid
- Date: 15/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Matches involving these teams are fond of producing many goals, and the upcoming game will likely follow suit.
Goals are usually scored when both teams cross paths in this competition, and with Villarreal scoring goals for fun, we expect the upcoming game to end similarly to four of their last five La Liga meetings.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Girona or Valencia to grab the win: Girona vs Valencia
- Date: 15/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams haven’t shared the spoils in their last nine La Liga meetings, and we think the same won’t occur in the upcoming game.
Valencia are seriously fighting against relegation this term, and a win at Girona would help in their aid. Girona are not as strong as last season, and with the visitors' strong desire to avoid relegation this term, there’s a chance Los Ches would take the win.
Girona vs Valencia prediction: Home team or away team to win
Leganés and Real Betis will entertain fans with goals: Leganés vs Real Betis
- Date: 16/03/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Leganés may not have one of the best attacks in the country, but their last few home matches against Real Betis were entertaining. The upcoming game may follow suit.
Leganés and Real Betis have come up several times in this competition, but their last few meetings were interesting. Three of their last five league encounters may have ended with under 2.5 goals, but the upcoming game may produce many goals because three of Leganés’ last four home league matches against Real Betis ended with at least three goals.
Leganés vs Real Betis prediction: Over 2.5 goals
At least two goals will be scored in Seville: Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao
- Date: 16/03/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Goals are usually scored in matches involving both teams, and there’s enough reason to anticipate at least two goals from the upcoming encounter.
Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao have a very long list of meetings in La Liga, but their most recent league meetings suggest the upcoming game will produce at least two goals. Four of their last five league encounters ended with at least two goals, so we expect two goals from the upcoming game.
Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Over 1.5 goals
Two or more goals will be scored in the upcoming game: Osasuna vs Getafe
- Date: 16/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Getafe may have a solid defence, but goals are usually scored when they come up against Osasuna.
Both teams have met several times in this competition, but their last few matches suggest how the upcoming game may end. Their last six La Liga meetings ended with over 1.5 goals, and we expect the encounter to follow suit.
Osasuna vs Getafe prediction: Over 1.5 goals
Rayo Vallecano to avoid a defeat in front of their fans: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad
- Date: 16/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Rayo Vallecano have impressed this season, and we expect them to avoid a defeat at home when they take on Real Sociedad.
Rayo Vallecano lost only once in their last five home matches against Real Sociedad, and in their current form, we expect them to avoid a defeat to the visitors, who will participate in the Europa League on Thursday night in England. There would be a huge difference in energy when they meet, and coupled with Rayo’s current form, we expect the hosts to be a hard nut to crack.
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad prediction: Home team to win or draw
Barcelona to maintain their dominance: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
- Date: 16/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Barcelona enjoy coming up against Atletico Madrid, and their record against the Madrid giants speaks for itself.
Barcelona won five of their last six La Liga matches against Atletico Madrid, and having lost the reverse fixture 2-1 at home, we expect the Catalans to plot their revenge right in Madrid and put the pressure on Real at the top of the standings.
