La Liga predictions: Round 31: 11/04-14/04

Real Madrid will look to put last weekend’s 2-1 home defeat to Valencia behind them when they face struggling Alaves away from home this weekend. Although the Whites have the Champions League to think about, they have about the same focus in the UCL as they have in La Liga, so we expect Carlo Ancelotti to start a strong squad against the Blues.

Barcelona also dropped points last time out following a shock 1-1 draw at home to Real Betis. The result came as a shock to many football fans, given the Catalans’ fine form in 2025, while to some, it was a decent result, as Betis haven’t been bad since the recruitment of Antony from Manchester United on loan.

Atletico Madrid closed in on Barca following an injury-time 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, so we expect the three Spanish giants to play like they mean it in the upcoming round.

We took a look at this round’s fixtures and came up with the best possible outcomes for each of them. However, it is important to know that these predictions are not FIXED.

La Liga predictions: Round 31: 11/04-14/04

Valencia and Sevilla to struggle in the final third: Valencia vs Sevilla

• Date: 11/04/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00 CET
• Goals are usually scarce in matches involving both teams, and it is possible the upcoming game may end similarly.

Valencia and Sevilla have crossed paths several times in these competitions, and their last few encounters reflect the nature of these meetings. Both teams rarely entertain fans with good attacking football, and with both teams struggling to maintain consistency, there’s a big chance the upcoming game will end with less than three goals, similar to their last five meetings in Mestalla Stadium.

Valencia vs Sevilla prediction: Total goals - under 2.5

Real Sociedad to continue their dominance: Real Sociedad vs Mallorca

• Date: 12/04/2025
• Kick-off: 14:00 CET
• Mallorca display some of their worst performances against Real Sociedad, and we expect their struggles in the upcoming game.

Real Sociedad enjoy coming up against Mallorca in front of their fans, and there’s a stat that proves this. The hosts won their last ten home La Liga games against Mallorca and kept seven clean sheets in a row in the process. Mallorca have struggled to maintain consistency this term, and coupled with Real Sociedad’s impressive home record, we expect Imanol Alguacil’s side to continue their fine form.

Real Sociedad vs Mallorca: Home team to win

At least two goals will be scored: Getafe vs Las Palmas

• Date: 12/04/2025
• Kick-off: 16:15 CET
• Getafe may be fond of shutting teams out from scoring goals, but they somehow forget how to defend and gain new attacking skills when they come up against the Yellow Submarines.

Getafe and Las Palmas haven’t met many times in La Liga, but their last few encounters prove these meetings aren’t as dull as many people think. At least two goals were scored in four of their last five La Liga meetings, and with Getafe conceding and scoring goals lately, there’s a decent chance the upcoming game may produce at least two goals.

Getafe vs Las Palmas prediction: Total goals - over 1.5

Espanyol and Celta Vigo will exchange goals: Celta Vigo vs Espanyol

• Date: 12/04/2025
• Kick-off: 18:30 CET
• Both teams enjoy coming up against each other in this competition, and their current form suggests the upcoming game will be as entertaining as the previous encounters.

Espanyol and Celta Vigo have a long list of La Liga meetings over the years, but their last few trips to Vigo prove these encounters are rather entertaining. Both teams scored against each other in their last six league meetings in Galicia, and with both clubs struggling to find consistency at the back, there’s a decent chance they will exchange goals this weekend.

Celta Vigo vs Espanyol prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Leganes and Barcelona will entertain fans with goals: Leganes vs Barcelona

• Date: 12/04/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00 CET
• Goals are usually scored in matches involving both teams, and the upcoming game this weekend will likely have the same vibe.

Barcelona need a response to last weekend’s 1-1 home draw with Real Betis, and they have a decent chance to seal a comfortable win over disturbing Leganes. The hosts are not an easy nut to crack, and with Barca playing in the Champions League, there’s a decent chance the hosts will find the target. Apart from the possibility of Leganes finding the back of the net, Barca’s last four trips to Leganes ended with three or more goals, so we can count on the upcoming game to produce many goals.

Leganes vs Barcelona prediction: Total goals - over 2.5

Players to attack too soon: Girona vs Osasuna

• Date: 13/04/2025
• Kick-off: 14:00 CET
• Offsides usually come in excess when both teams come up against each other, and with both teams pushing to turn their season around, there’s a big chance some players will be flagged many times in the upcoming game.

Girona and Osasuna are struggling to maintain consistency in the league this term, and with this game looking even for both teams, there’s a decent chance that their attacking players will move too soon. We took a look at their last five league meetings and realized that both teams averaged 6.2 offsides per game. So banking on the upcoming fixture to produce at least five offsides shouldn’t be a stretch.

Girona vs Osasuna prediction: Total offsides - over 4.5

Real Madrid to bounce back to winning ways: Alaves vs Real Madrid

• Date: 15/04/2025
• Kick-off: 16:15 CET
• Real Madrid enjoy coming up against this opponent, and with the La Liga title still within their reach, they are likely to continue their dominance over this opponent.

Alaves always struggle against Real Madrid, irrespective of the stadiums. The Whites find it very easy to get around Alaves in this competition, and their last few meetings prove that. Carlo Ancelotti’s side won nine of their last ten La Liga matches against Los Babazorros, so we expect this game to end in the Whites favor. Real may have the Arsenal game in the Champions League to think about, but current statistics now show that they have better chances of winning La Liga than overturning the tide against the Gunners, who won the first leg 3-0.

Alaves vs Real Madrid prediction: Away team to win

Real Betis and Villarreal will exchange goals: Real Betis vs Villarreal

• Date: 15/04/2025
• Kick-off: 18:30 CET
• Goals are usually scored in matches involving both teams, and with how both clubs have performed in the final third this term, expecting goals from both ends shouldn’t be a stretch.

Real Betis and Villarreal have shared the pitch several times on many occasions in La Liga, but their last few meetings explain why these meetings are some of the best entertaining matches in Spain. Both teams found the back of the net in four of their last five league encounters, and with Manuel Pellegrini’s side scoring against every team, including Barcelona, and struggling to keep a clean slate, there’s a big chance the Yellow Submarines will get back to scoring goals for fun.

Real Betis vs Villarreal prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Athletic Bilbao to win in at least one half: Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano

• Date: 14/04/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00 CET
• Athletic Bilbao enjoy hosting Rayo Vallecano, and their previous meetings suggest the hosts will come out on top.

Rayo Vallecano are struggling to maintain consistency, dreaming of a win in Bilbao against a team pushing for a top-four finish, coupled with their performances in Bilbao, which is a stretch. The hosts won six of their last seven home matches against Rayo, and because they are expected to be short on energy for the game this weekend due to their participation in the Europa League on Thursday, we have half our expectations on Nico Williams’ side to get the win but instead outscore their opponents in at least one half.

Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: Home team to win either half - yes

An easy win for Diego Simeone’s side: Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid

• Date: 15/04/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Real Valladolid have lost to almost every team this term in La Liga, so expecting them to continue their poor run in Madrid is a fair game.

Atletico Madrid bounced back to winning ways last weekend following an injury-time 2-1 win over Sevilla away from home. They currently sit seven points behind Barcelona at the top of the standings, and with eight matches left to play, Diego Simeone’s side has every right to keep accumulating wins. The visitors don’t have the squad that can cause any upset in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid prediction: Home team to win & over 2.5 goals