La Liga weekend predictions, odds & best tips: Real Madrid at risk of a setback
The Racing Post Sport team run the rule over all this weekend's matches in the Spanish top flight
Real Madrid will head into the international break on top of the La Liga table, but Los Blancos have something to prove after a midweek 1-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League.
Xabi Alonso's men could find redemption hard to come by when they visit fellow Madrid outfit Rayo Vallecano, while their chief challengers Barcelona are in action against Celta Vigo.
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La Liga predictions & tips for this weekend’s matches
Elche vs Real Sociedad
Kick-off: 8pm Friday
Sociedad have scored eight goals in enjoying a three-match winning run and the White and Blues look capable of continuing their good form when they head for Elche.
Prediction: Real Sociedad
Girona vs Alaves
Kick-off: 1pm Saturday
Alaves are struggling to score on the road and Girona can take advantage. The Catalans sit at the bottom of the table but beat Valencia in their last home outing and can seal another vital three points.
Prediction: Girona
Sevilla vs Osasuna
Kick-off: 3.15pm Saturday
Neither Sevilla nor Osasuna has won in their last three games and Los Rojiblancos' matches tend to be exciting. Both teams have scored in all five of their outings at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and they can edge an entertaining contest.
Prediction: Sevilla to win & both teams to score
Atletico Madrid vs Levante
Kick-off: 5.30pm Saturday
Levante have failed to keep a clean sheet in 17 of their last 19 Primera Liga games and Atletico Madrid look too good for them. They have scored three goals in their last two home games, conceding only once, and are expected to outclass their visitors.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid to win to nil
Espanyol vs Villarreal
Kick-off: 8pm Saturday
Villarreal were stunned by Pafos in the Champions League on Wednesday, but they went into the weekend in third place in La Liga, and should respond positively against Espanyol. The hosts have beaten Elche and Real Oviedo recently, but they lost 2-1 to Alaves last week, and this is a tougher task.
Prediction: Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Oviedo
Kick-off: 1pm Sunday
Athletic Bilbao can end their losing streak with a win to nil against struggling Real Oviedo. The visitors drew 3-3 with Genoa in their last away match, but they have failed to score in three other La Liga matches since the beginning of October. Bilbao's defence can stand firm at San Mames.
Prediction: Bilbao to win to nil
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid
Kick-off: 3.15pm Sunday
Real Madrid put in one of their worst performances of the season when losing 1-0 at Liverpool on Tuesday and they will have to work hard to bounce back against Rayo Vallecano, who have won three home games in a row and are unbeaten in three head-to-heads on their own patch.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano or draw double chance
Mallorca vs Getafe
Kick-off: 5.30pm Sunday
Mallorca are tough to beat at Son Moix, with their only home defeat this season coming against Barcelona in the opening round of La Liga fixtures. Getafe, full of confidence after back-to-back wins, could make this a closely contested clash, with the points potentially shared in the Balearics.
Prediction: Draw
Valencia vs Real Betis
Kick-off: 5.30pm Sunday
Four defeats and no wins in six La Liga games mean Carlos Corberan is under real pressure and a visit from Real Betis may force Valencia to swing the axe. Betis were exceptional when beating Lyon 2-0 on Thursday and have now lost just one of their last 12 games, winning each of the last three.
Prediction: Real Betis
Celta Vigo vs Barcelona
Kick-off: 8pm Sunday
Celta Vigo extended their winning streak to five with Thursday's 3-0 rout of Dinamo Zagreb and there is every chance they contribute to a thriller. Barcelona were held to a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge on Wednesday and over 3.5 goals is set to land for the third straight head-to-head clash.
Prediction: Over 3.5 goals
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