La Liga predictions: Real vs Rayo, Barca vs Osasuna: 08/03- 10/03
How will Real Madrid react when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday after their shock 2-1 defeat to Real Betis last time out? The Whites have only one win in their last five league matches, and their poor form dropped them to 3rd place, three points behind Barcelona.
Barca will only think about maintaining their current form when they host Osasuna on Saturday. A proper time for the Catalans to avenge the defeat in the reverse fixture. Atletico Madrid will look to protect their unbeaten run when they visit Getafe.
This week’s La Liga 2024/25 gameweek 27 predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
La Liga 2024/25 gameweek 27 predictions: 08/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
Celta Vigo and Leganes to struggle in the final third: Celta Vigo vs Leganes
- Date: 08/03/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Matches involving both teams struggle to entertain fans with goals, and with Leganes’ decent backline, the upcoming game may follow suit.
Although the reverse meeting ended in a 3-0 win for Leganes, the upcoming game is likely to lack goals because three of their last five La Liga meetings ended with less than three goals, and seven of their last nine meetings ended similarly.
Celta Vigo vs Leganes prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Alaves and Villarreal to exchange goals: Alaves vs Villarreal
- Date: 08/03/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Both teams love getting on the scoresheet when they come up against each other, and they are likely to repeat the same in the upcoming game.
Villarreal have one of the best attacks in the country, but they have struggled to keep their backline in order. They scored and conceded in four of their last five meetings with Alaves in La Liga, and with their current defensive problems, there’s a huge chance the hosts will find the back of the net.
Alaves vs Villarreal prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Valencia to bounce back to winning ways: Valencia vs Real Valladolid
- Date: 08/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Valencia love coming up against Real Valladolid, and there’s a huge chance they will continue their dominance this weekend.
Valencia may still be in danger of getting relegated this term, but they have a good record against Real Valladolid, and the odds are in their favour. Having lost only twice in their last ten meetings, Valencia are the identified favourites to win the upcoming game, and we agree with the bookies.
Valencia vs Real Valladolid prediction: Home team to win
Barcelona to extend their winning run: Barcelona vs Osasuna
- Date: 08/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Barcelona enjoy playing against this opponent, and having lost the reverse fixture, there’s a huge chance they will right their wrong.
Barcelona may have lost 4-2 in the reverse fixture, but they are in better form to command a comfortable win in front of their fans. The Catalans lost twice in their last ten La Liga meetings, which is a good record, and with their place at the top of the standings at risk, Hansi Flick’s side will do everything to get the win.
Barcelona vs Osasuna prediction: Home team to win
Atletico Madrid to secure a tight win: Getafe vs Atletico Madrid
- Date: 09/03/2025
- Kick-off: 14:00
- Atletico Madrid relish the chance to play against Getafe, and their past results suggest they may maintain their winning run this weekend.
Getafe haven’t won against Atletico Madrid in 24 La Liga matches, stretching back to 2012. The reverse fixture finished in a 1-0 win for Diego Simeone’s side, and Getafe recently succumbed to a 5-0 loss to ATM in the Copa del Rey. The visitors are pushing for the La Liga title, and their current form suggests they are capable of snatching a late, tight 1-0 away win.
Getafe vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Away team to win
Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano to exchange goals: Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
- Date: 09/03/2025
- Kick-off: 16:15
- Rayo Vallecano have been a handful for Real Madrid to handle in recent seasons, and we expect the visitors to disturb the Whites in the upcoming game.
Real Madrid may be the favourites to win the upcoming game, but their past results against Rayo Vallecano have been nightmares, losing one and drawing three in their last five league meetings. Despite Real’s struggles to get the win against this side, they scored but failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five league games. There’s a sense that they may repeat the same in the upcoming game.
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca to struggle in the final third: Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca
- Date: 09/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Both teams struggle to score goals whenever they cross paths, and the upcoming game may end similarly due to ATB’s involvement in the Europa League.
Both teams have met on many occasions in La Liga, but looking at their previous five meetings, there’s a huge chance the upcoming game will lack goals. Four of their last five La Liga meetings ended with less than three goals, including the reverse fixture that ended in a drab draw. Bilbao may be a decent goal-scoring side, but their involvement in the Europa League would halve their energy ahead of the game.
Athletic Bilbao vs Mallorca prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Real Betis and Las Palmas will struggle in the attacking half: Real Betis vs Las Palmas
- Date: 09/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:30
- Matches involving these two teams rarely produce many goals, and the upcoming game has a decent chance of ending similarly.
Both teams struggle to entertain fans when they cross paths in this competition, including the reverse fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw. Seven of their last ten La Liga encounters ended with under 2.5 goals, and with Betis set to be involved in European duty on Thursday, there’s a chance the upcoming game will lack pace and noteworthy moments.
Real Betis vs Las Palmas prediction: Under 3.5 goals
Real Sociedad to get back to winning ways: Real Sociedad vs Sevilla
- Date: 09/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Real Sociedad relishes the opportunity to face Sevilla in this competition, and their recent results indicate that the hosts are likely to emerge victorious.
Real Sociedad have endured mixed reactions lately, winning two and losing three of their last five matches, but they have a good chance to get back to winning ways, as they find it relatively easy to get around Sevilla. Having won four of their last five league meetings, we expect the upcoming game to end in their favour.
Real Sociedad vs Sevilla prediction: Home team to win
Espanyol and Girona to delight fans with goals: Espanyol vs Girona
- Date: 10/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- It’s a bit strange that goals are usually scored in these meetings, and if there’s a slim chance of three or more goals coming out of this encounter, we would lean on it.
Both teams may not have some of the best attackers in the country, but when they cross paths, goals are usually scored. Their last five La Liga meetings ended with over 2.5 goals, including the reverse fixture. We think the upcoming game may follow suit, as we doubt Girona would keep a clean sheet away from home.
