Predictions for the 12th round of La Liga, November 7-9
Elche vs Real Sociedad
The "Green-Striped" team is still unbeaten in their home matches this season, having accumulated 11 points from 5 games (7th best in the league). Moreover, Eder Sarabia's squad is characterized by the most effective defensive line in home games, conceding only 0.4 goals per game. Real Sociedad has been in excellent form over the past month, remaining unbeaten in their last 4 matches. Our editorial team anticipates a cautious style of play, primarily from the home team. Considering Sergio Francisco's team's ability to adapt to opponents' tactics, there is a high probability of a low-scoring outcome in this encounter.
Match Prediction for Elche vs Real Sociedad: Total Under 2.5 Goals
Girona vs Alaves
The "Red-Whites" continue to struggle in finding their best form. Currently, Michel's squad is at the bottom of the Spanish Primera standings, having secured only one victory in 11 rounds. Girona also has the worst defense in the league, conceding about 2.18 goals per match. Alaves, under the guidance of Eduardo Coudet, is steadily moving towards achieving long-term goals, as evidenced by their league-best defense, conceding only 0.9 goals per game. At the moment, the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz appears much more stable and organized.
Match Prediction for Girona vs Alaves: Alaves Will Not Lose
Sevilla vs Osasuna
The "Nervionenses," despite their interim results, are showing a quite acceptable quality of football and have decent potential. The club from the namesake city has an average scoring rate of 1.55 goals (6th best in the league). It's also important to note that Sevilla has traditionally been quite successful in home matches against Osasuna, having not lost in 15 of the last 16 encounters. The club from Pamplona is also undergoing a rebuilding phase under a new head coach, and expecting fantastic stability from them is naive, having secured only one victory in the last 7 rounds of the Primera. Our editorial team expects points to be gained by the home side.
Match Prediction for Sevilla vs Osasuna: Sevilla to Win with a Handicap (0)
Atletico vs Levante
The "Colchoneros" seem to have found stability in their game and are once again a formidable force for any team in the Spanish Primera. Their position in 4th place in the standings is further proof of this. The main asset of Madrid's Atletico is their performance at home. In 6 matches at the "Wanda Metropolitano," the capital club has accumulated 16 points (2nd best in the league). Levante, on the other hand, tries to play modern football, but some naivety and a lack of individual skill have an impact on their performance.the team's position in the standings is only 16th place with an average of 1.82 goals conceded per game. Our editorial team anticipates a high-scoring match, primarily from the hosts.
Prediction for the Atletico vs Levante match: total over 2.5 goals
Espanyol vs Villarreal
An ambitious transfer campaign and a clear strategy allow Villarreal to compete for the top spots this season and perform well on the continental stage. Currently, the "Yellow Submarine" is in 3rd place in the standings, trailing the leader by 7 points. Espanyol, on the other hand, is surprisingly contending for a spot in European competitions, sitting in 6th place, which adds intrigue to this matchup. It's important to note that Villarreal is a very challenging opponent for Espanyol. In the last 9 head-to-head encounters, the "Parakeets" have only come out on top once. Our editorial team does not expect this trend to change.
Prediction for the Espanyol vs Villarreal match: Villarreal to win with a handicap (0)
Athletic vs Real Oviedo
The "Carbayones" have the worst attack in the league, averaging about 0.64 goals per match. Real Oviedo also underwent a managerial change during the season, indicating poor performance and a lack of a clear strategy for the newcomer to the elite Spanish division. It's also worth noting that the club from Oviedo hasn't secured an away victory against Athletic since the 1998/99 La Liga season, which has a negative psychological impact on the team's players. The "Basques" are eager to bounce back after a series of two defeats, and the upcoming home match against Real Oviedo is a great opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans. In our opinion, "San Mamés" will be a decisive factor in determining the winner.
Prediction for the Athletic vs Real Oviedo match: Athletic to win
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid
During the week, Real Madrid suffered only their second defeat of the season across all competitions, losing to Liverpool (0:1) in the 4th round of the Champions League. However, in the national championship, the "Whites" look extremely convincing, leading their closest rival by 5 points for the top spot in the table. In the context of the upcoming clash with Rayo Vallecano, it's important to consider the tactical approaches of both sides. Both clubs strive to maintain intensity throughout the match and play proactively in the opponent's half. Notably, in 4 of the last 5 matches involving the "Bees," there were at least 3 goals scored. Additionally, in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head encounters, both teams found the back of the net. It is quite reasonable to expect an active game with a high number of goals.
Match Prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid: Total Over 2.5 Goals
Valencia vs Real Betis
With each match, Carlos Corberán is under increasing pressure. For 6 consecutive La Liga rounds, the "Bats" have not secured a single victory. Now, the club from the namesake city is only in 18th place in the league table, and the tight schedule does not give fans much hope. Meanwhile, Betis is showing the opposite trend – Manuel Pellegrini's squad is playing cohesive football and is consistent in their performances. Their well-coordinated attacking line has a direct impact on the "Green-and-Whites'" results – 1.64 goals per match (5th best in the league). Despite the away status of the encounter, the Seville team looks like the favorite and has much better chances for success.
Match Prediction for Valencia vs Real Betis: Betis to Win with a Handicap (0)
Mallorca vs Getafe
The "Iberostar" is a true fortress for Jagoba Arrasate's squad. This season, the "Islanders" have suffered only one defeat at their home ground – against Barcelona (0:3) in the opening round of the Spanish championship. Despite their low position in the league table, Mallorca is an uncomfortable opponent for any team due to their defensive style of play and solid defensive line. In the last 8 visits to the "Iberostar," the "City" team has secured only 2 victories, which further emphasizes the unique atmosphere at the "Vermilion" arena. In our opinion, the home team will try to mirror Getafe's tactical model and neutralize the effectiveness of Getafe's strengths.
Match Prediction for Mallorca vs Getafe: Mallorca to Win with a Handicap (0)
Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
After losing in "El Clásico," Barcelona allowed Real Madrid to pull 5 points ahead. Now, any loss of points does not bode well for the "Blaugrana" and could be fatal, considering the stability of Xabi Alonso's squad. However, in the upcoming round, Barcelona faces a Celta team that has been performing well. This season, the "Celts" have only suffered one defeat at "Balaídos" – against Getafe (0:2) in the opening round of the championship. It's also important to consider the head-to-head statistics – in the last 12 encounters between the teams in Vigo, the home side has only lost by more than 1 goal on one occasion. Barcelona's personnel issues continue to affect their ability to establish stability and maintain the quality of play.
