Predictions for the Spanish Championship: Matchday 35 of La Liga, May 9-11
Las Palmas vs Rayo Vallecano
The hosts continue their battle for survival, and things are not going well for them. Their chances of staying in the top flight are diminishing with each round. The visitors, on the other hand, are fighting for a spot in the Europa League. Las Palmas is the 19th team in the league when it comes to home performance, making their situation almost hopeless, especially since Rayo Vallecano wants to avenge their defeat in the first round. We expect a fairly even battle, which could be decided by a single precise strike. Nevertheless, Iñigo Pérez's team looks more favorable in this match.
Match Prediction for Las Palmas vs Rayo Vallecano: the visitors will not lose
Valencia vs Getafe
Both teams still have chances for European competitions, but their form is significantly different. Valencia is unbeaten in 9 matches, whereas Getafe has suffered 4 consecutive defeats, failing to score in the last three games. Head-to-head encounters are clearly in favor of the hosts, as they have not lost at home since 2014. The choice is clear.
Match Prediction for Valencia vs Getafe: home win
Celta vs Sevilla
The visitors are having a terrible season and have not won in 7 consecutive matches. Celta, on the other hand, consistently picks up points against teams of their level and managed to put up a fight against Barcelona and Real Madrid. The hosts still have tournament objectives as they continue to fight for the Europa League. Neither team has a strong defense and they concede in almost every game, and most of their head-to-head matches are high-scoring for both teams. Therefore, a bet on both teams to score seems likely.
Match Prediction for Celta vs Sevilla: both teams to score
Girona vs Villarreal
For Girona, every match at the end of the season is crucial: the fight for survival is not over yet. A bold and high-scoring Villarreal, who have a good chance of making it to the Champions League, will visit. The first-round encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, and it seems we are in for another high-scoring showdown. Both teams concede a lot and are unlikely to keep a clean sheet in the upcoming match.
Match Prediction for Girona vs Villarreal: both teams to score
Mallorca vs Real Valladolid
The "Islanders" are having an excellent season and could make it to the Europa League, but they can no longer afford to drop points. The schedule has given them a gift – Real Valladolid, who are already certain to leave the top flight, will visit. But it's not as simple as it seems, as the visitors put up a fight against Barcelona in their last match. Mallorca regularly concedes at home this season, and Real Valladolid, although the last team in the league in away performance, has scored in four consecutive matches.
Match Prediction for Mallorca vs Real Valladolid: Away Team's Individual Total Over 0.5 Goals
Atletico vs Real Sociedad
Diego Simeone's squad is playing out the season, as demonstrated in the previous match against Alaves. It's challenging to take the field when there are no tournament objectives. Atletico will host Real Sociedad, who still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League, but are currently in poor form and have failed to score in their last couple of matches. This trend can realistically be broken: don't expect Atletico to go all out. Real Sociedad has scored at the "Metropolitano" in the last 5 head-to-head encounters and has a good chance to score again.
Match Prediction for Atletico vs Real Sociedad: Away Team's Individual Total Over 0.5 Goals
Leganes vs Espanyol
Leganes still has a chance to stay in the top flight, but any loss of points will be fatal. The team hasn't won in a while, with their last three games ending in draws. Their opponents, Espanyol, have suffered two consecutive defeats and seem resigned to their position in the table. Manolo Gonzalez's team plays poorly away, so don't expect spectacular football from them, nor from Leganes, for whom every point is crucial. We anticipate cautious football with a minimal number of goals.
Match Prediction for Leganes vs Espanyol: Total Under 2 Goals
Barcelona vs Real Madrid
The "Catalans" are pushing for the title, and it's quite likely that the race will be concluded in the upcoming round. Currently, Barcelona holds a four-point lead, and if it extends to seven, the championship race will be over. Real approaches the match not in optimal form, as evidenced by the previous round and the encounter with Celta. Head-to-heads this season have been entirely in Barcelona's favor, as they barely notice their illustrious rival. Yes, the "Blaugrana" had a tough, unsuccessful match in the Champions League, but they have enough time to recover. Meanwhile, Madrid is almost out of central defenders, and they definitely won't return in time for the game.
Match Prediction for Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Home Win
Athletic vs Alaves
The "Basques" boast an excellent home record – only one defeat at home all season. The team is holding onto a top-four spot but hasn't secured anything yet. Alaves, on the other hand, is in decent form but hasn't yet guaranteed their top-flight status. The first-round match ended in a draw, but over a longer period, Athletic is noticeably stronger. They haven't lost to Alaves at home for a long time, often winning. There are very good chances to continue this trend.
Match Prediction for Athletic vs Alaves: Home Win
Betis vs Osasuna
The hosts are continuing their fight for a spot in the Champions League, while the visitors still have a chance to qualify for the Europa League. We are set to witness a match between two high-scoring teams that lack a solid defense. Betis and Osasuna have been in great form recently and rarely drop points. It's unlikely that either team will give up the victory easily. Four of the last five head-to-head encounters ended with both teams scoring, and the first-round match resulted in a 2-1 victory for Betis. The hosts are likely to come out on top again, but we will take a different approach.
