Predictions for the 31st round of La Liga, April 10-13
This preview compiles predictions for the matches of the 31st round of the Spanish Championship. You can view all football predictions in the football section, and the full list of predictions for the Spanish Championship on the La Liga Predictions page. It's intriguing to see what surprises await us at the start of the decisive stretch of the season.
Real Madrid – Girona
The "Los Blancos" are gradually losing their chances for triumph in the national championship. Unforced point losses in recent rounds have critically affected the league position of the capital club. In the upcoming round of the Spanish Primera, Girona will visit Real. The "Red and Whites," on the contrary, are gradually finding their game and have practically eliminated the urgent need to fight for survival – the gap from the relegation zone is 8 points. Interestingly, in the last 5 away encounters with Real, Girona has only suffered one heavy defeat.
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Betting Tip: Girona to win with a handicap (+2)
Real Sociedad – Alaves
The "Royals" continue to desperately fight for a spot in European competitions next season. The upcoming match against Alaves will answer many questions. The main one being: will Pellegrino Matarazzo's team manage to maintain consistency in performances against nominal outsiders. The "Glorious" employ adaptive football, preferring to adjust to the strengths of their opponent. Note that in the last 8 head-to-head matches between the teams in San Sebastian, the home side has suffered only one defeat.
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Betting Tip: Real Sociedad to win
Elche – Valencia
Eder Sarabia's team continues to rapidly sink to the bottom of the league table. Currently, the gap from the safe 17th position is 2 points. The decisive stretch of the season for the newcomer to the Spanish Primera begins now. Their opponent is Valencia, experiencing similar issues with instability. However, it would be foolish to deny that the "Bats" have more resources to achieve the necessary result. Moreover, the "Oranges" have an unbeaten streak of 6 consecutive games in head-to-head encounters with the "Green and Whites." We anticipate the continuation of this trend.
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Betting Tip: Valencia not to lose
Barcelona – Espanyol
One of the most intriguing fixtures of the upcoming round of the Spanish Primera is part of the Saturday program. The "Catalan derby," regardless of the state of either side, always characterized by a high level of competition and maintains significant intensity. For instance, in the last 10 head-to-head matches, the "Blaugrana" have been unable to secure a large victory over their historical irritant. Despite Espanyol's poor form, Manolo Gonzalez prepares his team well for big matches. The result from the last round is noteworthy, where Espanyol managed to hold a goalless draw in an away match against the formidable Betis.
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Betting Tip: Espanyol to win with a handicap (+2)
Sevilla – Atletico
The final highlight of Saturday's program in the Spanish La Liga will be the clash between Sevilla and Atletico Madrid at the "Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan". The "Colchoneros" do not have any particular tournament ambitions at this stage of the championship – they are not competing for the title, and they have already established a comfortable gap in the race for the Champions League. However, the "Nervionenses" are only 2 points ahead of the relegation zone, keeping them in the survival race. Our editorial team expects a tense match with a high degree of caution from both sides. In 5 of the last 7 head-to-head encounters at "Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan", there were no more than 2 goals scored.
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Betting Tip: Total under 2.5 goals
Osasuna – Betis
Osasuna is unbeaten at home for 8 consecutive games. This statistic indicates that the "Reds" make great use of their home crowd support and can pose a threat to any visiting team. Meanwhile, Manuel Pellegrini's team struggles to achieve results on the road – no wins in the last 4 away matches. With the arrival of Alessio Lisci at Osasuna, the team's tactical style has acquired a distinctive feature – cautious football with an emphasis on slow attack development. Efficiency in transitional phases is also a key characteristic of the club from Pamplona.
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Betting Tip: Osasuna to win with a handicap (0)
Mallorca – Rayo Vallecano
Matches between teams from the lower half of the table at the end of the season are always intriguing and highly intense. Neither side has yet eliminated the need to fight for survival. Interestingly, the "Islanders" have a dismal defensive record – conceding 1.6 goals per game (18th in the league). The last clean sheet was recorded at the beginning of December last year – in a match against Real Oviedo (0:0). However, with the arrival of Martin Demichelis, Mallorca consistently scores at least 1 goal in each game. Considering Rayo Vallecano's ambition to maintain high intensity throughout the match, we anticipate both teams scoring and recommend checking out the spanish gambling sites.
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Bet: both teams to score (yes)
Celta – Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo's position in the standings does not bode well. Even a series of victories does not guarantee the team will remain in the elite of Spanish football. Special attention should be paid to the dismal attacking performance of the "Carbayones" this season – 0.7 goals per game (the worst result in the league). In their last 6 matches, the newcomer to the Spanish Primera has only managed to score more than once in a game on one occasion. It is also worth noting that Real Oviedo has only achieved one away victory all season. This statistic fully favors the home side.
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Bet: Real Oviedo's individual total under 1 goal
Athletic – Villarreal
Arguably the most intriguing fixture of the 31st round of the Spanish Primera. Despite the dismal performances of the "Basques" this season, Athletic remains a formidable opponent for any representative of the Spanish Primera. Villarreal, on the other hand, has practically secured their qualification for the Champions League next season – they are 13 points ahead of the 5th position with 8 rounds remaining in the championship. However, let's focus on something else – in the last 4 head-to-head meetings between the teams, fewer than 2 goals were scored. Considering the status of the encounter and the fatigue of the teams towards the end of the season, we do not expect a high-scoring game.
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Bet: total under 2.5 goals
Levante – Getafe
The 31st round of the Spanish Primera will conclude with the clash between Levante and Getafe at the "Ciutat de València". While the "Frogs" are making every effort to retain their place in the elite of Spanish football for the next season, the "City" team unexpectedly aims for a spot in European competitions. The teams share a cautious approach with the ball and a slow development of attacks. Let's note the average number of goals scored by each side: the "Frogs" – 1.13, the "City" team – 0.9. In 5 of the last 7 head-to-head matches between the teams in Valencia, no more than 2 goals were scored.
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Bet: total under 2 goalsgoals
Round Summary
The upcoming round features a significant number of intriguing matchups. The Catalan derby alone is enough to capture the attention of a vast number of Spanish football fans. Don't overlook the clash at "San Mamés" either – the "Basques" will strive not to disappoint Ernesto Valverde, for whom the remaining 8 matches in the championship are his last at the helm of Athletic. We are closely watching the 31st round of La Liga and urge caution when choosing your bets!
