Predictions for the 37th round of La Liga, May 17
This preview contains predictions for the matches of the 37th round of the Spanish Championship. All football predictions can be viewed in the football section, and the full list of predictions for the Spanish Championship is on the La Liga Predictions page. It will be interesting to see what surprises await us in the decisive stretch of the season.
Athletic Bilbao vs Celta
It seems that the Basques are already mentally on vacation. Ernesto Valverde's team is in a depressing form and has not shown a resilient character in recent rounds. Meanwhile, Celta has excellent chances to break into the Europa League at the end of the championship. Recall that in the first round of the current championship, the team from Vigo was stronger than Athletic at Balaidos – 2:0. Lack of motivation and insufficient balance in the hosts' lines contribute to the final success of Claudio Hiralde's team.
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Bet: Celta will not lose
Atletico Madrid vs Girona
The upcoming match is of particular importance for Girona, which is actively fighting for survival. At the same time, the "mattress makers" can afford to rotate the squad and relax a bit. However, it is especially important to consider the efficiency of the "white-reds" in away confrontations – not a single victory in the last eight games. In turn, Diego Simeone's team plays convincing football at Wanda Metropolitano this season – 43 points after 18 meetings (3rd result in the league). Moreover, Girona has never been successful at Montivilli in history.
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Bet: Atletico win
Levante vs Mallorca
Perhaps one of the most intriguing fixtures will kick off at Ciudad de Valencia. After the 36th round, Levante and Mallorca are within the relegation zone, having the same number of points. In favor of the Valencians is the home field factor – in the last six matches at home, Frogs have achieved five victories and drawn once. However, Islanders are known for their low efficiency in away confrontations – 9 points after 18 games (19th result in the league). Finally, Mallorca's previous away victory over Levante dates back to the 2006/07 Primera season (1:0).
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Bet: Levante win with a handicap (0)
Osasuna vs Espanyol
On the upcoming Sunday evening, Espanyol will try to achieve their first away victory in a long time. Meanwhile, Osasuna has historically been a difficult opponent for the Parrots – the previous victory of the Catalan team at El Sadar dates back to the 2016/17 La Liga season (2:1). It is also important to consider the traditionally low scoring in head-to-head confrontations between Osasuna and Espanyol – in nine previous cases, no more than two goals were scored. Our editorial team expects a tough game with a high degree of struggle.
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Bet: Total Under 2.5 goals
Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal
The Bees are still holding onto a faint hope of making it into the European zone at the end of the championship. However, the priority remains winning the Conference League, which will automatically grant the team a slot in the next Europa League draw. At the moment, Inigo Perez's team is in excellent form – a seven-match unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Villarreal's lack of motivation is affecting the team's performance in the final stretch of the season. Note that in every home match of the Spanish La Liga in 2026, Rayo Vallecano has scored against the opponent.
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Bet: Rayo Vallecano's individual Total Over 1.5 goals
Real Oviedo vs Alaves
Will Carbayones cause problems for the Glorious in their fight for survival? Real Oviedo remains the only team in the championship that has prematurely left the elite of Spanish football. Meanwhile, the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz significantly increased their chances of survival with a sensational victory over Barcelona (1:0). Our editorial team does not expect overly daring football – the hosts lack the necessary resources for this, and the visitors cannot afford to risk such valuable points. Finally, in 7 out of the last 9 head-to-head matches, no more than two goals were scored.
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Bet: Total Under 2.5 goals
Real Sociedad vs Valencia
San Sebastian will witness a confrontation between Real Sociedad and Valencia. Both clubs have essentially solved their tasks for the season: Royals secured their participation in the European cups next season by winning the Copa del Rey, and the Bats managed to create some distance from the relegation zone. However, both Real Sociedad and Valencia are far from their best physical form – this is reflected in their low attacking activity in recent rounds. Moreover, in 8 out of the last 9 head-to-head matches, no more than two goals were scored. Our editorial team expects a leisurely game with a minimum number of sharp moments.
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Bet: Total Under 2.5 goals
Sevilla vs Real Madrid
Thanks to crucial victories in the recent rounds, Nervionenses have almost secured their place in the elite of Spanish football. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, after losing in El Clásico, lacks sufficient motivating factors and is frankly playing out the championship. Thus, it is reasonable to expect bold play from both sides, which will result in a considerable number of goals. Notably, in 3 out of 4 previous head-to-head meetings at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, an exchange of goals was recorded. It is rational to expect this trend to continue.
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Bet: Both Teams To Score (Yes)
Elche vs Getafe
The Green-Striped are a classic example of a home team. Elche earns the lion's share of points at Manuel Martinez Valero – 32 points after 18 games (6th result in the league). The unbeaten streak of the team from the eponymous city at home has reached six matches in a row. It's important to note that Elche effectively neutralizes opponents who struggle with positional play. Getafe, who focus on organized defense and vertical football, is just such a team. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the hosts will be able to add to their points tally.
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Bet: Elche win with a handicap (0)
Barcelona vs Real Betis
The most high-profile fixture of the 37th round of the Spanish La Liga will kick off at Camp Nou – local Barcelona will host Real Betis. In the remaining matches, Hansi Flick can afford to rotate the squad and give playing time to a number of reserves. Manuel Pellegrini can do the same – the Green-Whites have secured the 5th spot in the league table, which grants a slot in the next Champions League campaign. Interestingly, the Seville team will participate in the main European tournament for the first time in 21 years. Thus, it is reasonable to expect dynamic and bold football from both sides, which will not be devoid of positional errors. This will lead to a sufficient number of goals scored.
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Bet: Both Teams To Score (Yes)
Round Summary
The upcoming 37th round of the Spanish La Liga is quite intriguing. The main intrigue remains the battle for survival. The table is so tight that it is still unclear who will face relegation. The clash between Levante and Mallorca is a case in point – this is a meeting of direct competitors, both in the relegation zone and with an identical number of points. However, Camp Nou will witness the most high-profile match of this round, despite the lack of tournament motivation for both sides. We are closely watching the 37th round of La Liga and urge caution when choosing bets! To better prepare for the football weekend, we recommend studying betting site Spain, as bookmakers often offer different odds and lines.
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FAQ
Which match will be the highlight of the 37th round of La Liga?
In the penultimate round of the Spanish La Liga, the game between Sevilla and Real Madrid will take center stage. Thanks to crucial victories in recent rounds, Nervionenses have practically secured their place in the elite of Spanish football. Real Madrid, after their defeat in El Clásico, lacks sufficient motivating factors and is frankly just playing out the rest of the championship. However, this does not mean that the game loses its status as the main event.
Which La Liga teams are still in the fight for the European cups?
In La Liga, among European championships, an incredibly interesting situation has developed two rounds before the end of the season: half of all Primera participants are vying for European cups, while 12 teams are facing relegation.
Which games of the 37th round of La Liga could potentially have surprises?
Perhaps, the fixture between Levante and Mallorca looks intriguing. Our editorial team predicts that the hosts will at least not lose.
Where to view team and player statistics in La Liga?
Statistics, as well as match results and league standings, predictions for all games of the Spanish championship are available in the La Liga section on the Scores24 website.
