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Villarreal v Betis

7.45pm

Lowly Villarreal are struggling to balance their European adventure with domestic duties and the Yellow Submarine are worth opposing when they welcome Real Betis.

The visitors had an inconsistent start to the season but a 4-3 win at league leaders Barcelona last time out was an improved effort and a reproduction of that would see them go close.

Recommendation
Real Betis or draw double chance
2pts 8-11 bet365

Key stat
Villarreal have failed to win any of their six home La Liga games this term.

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Espanyol v Girona

5.30pm

Espanyol rarely disappoint in front of their own supporters and can maintain their 100 per cent home La Liga record with victory over Girona.

Rubi's men have conceded just once in recording five straight league wins on their own patch and with confidence soaring Espanyol should outfox the visitors, who were the second-lowest scorers in the top half going into the weekend.

Recommendation
Espanyol
1pt 8-11 Betfair

Key stat
Espanyol have conceded just ten from their opening 12 games.

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Sevilla v Valladolid

3.15pm

Sevilla are in hot pursuit of the big guns in the La Liga title race and their free-scoring frontline can see them ease past Valladolid.

The hosts have scored two or more in racking up six straight home successes, including an emphatic 3-0 win over Real Madrid, and if challenging for the title remains a realistic target then this is a match they should be winning comfortably.

Recommendation
Sevilla to win & over 2.5 goals
1pt 19-20 Ladbrokes

Key stat
Sevilla's last six home games have featured three or more goals.

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Athletic Bilbao v Getafe

11am

Athletic Bilbao finished 16th last term and the Lions look set for another season of the struggle.

Bilbao start the weekend third-bottom with just one win from their opening 12 games and make little appeal as favourites against a Getafe side who have lost only one of their six away outings, including victory at Sevilla.

Recommendation
Getafe or draw double chance
1pt 3-4 bet365, BoyleSports

Key stat
Athletic Bilbao have conceded nine goals in their last five La Liga games.

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