La Liga Predictions

Espanyol Barcelone – Levante: Catalan gloom meets a Levante fightback This is a relegation six-pointer to close out the weekend in Spain. Espanyol Barcelone host Levante in a game where the stakes could hardly be higher in the battle to stay up. The Catalans have stalled badly and can feel the red zone breathing down…

Osasuna vs Sevilla: high stakes, opposite pressures at El Sadar The pressure is building in Navarre as Osasuna prepare to host a Sevilla side in trouble. For Osasuna, the target is simple: keep pace with the European places. For the visitors, it is all about survival. Sitting 10th, Osasuna have a golden chance to chip…

Real Oviedo – Elche: the last-chance clash at Estadio Carlos Tartiere The bottom of the Liga table catches fire this Sunday with a huge survival scrap. Real Oviedo host Elche in what should be a hostile, high-stakes atmosphere. Rock bottom and running out of excuses, Oviedo need three points or the dream is all but…

Rayo Vallecano – Real Sociedad: Europe is in the air at Vallecas Vallecas is set for a lively Sunday afternoon as Rayo Vallecano host Real Sociedad in round 33 of Liga. Sitting 11th, the Madrid side have pulled clear of danger thanks to a sharp uptick in form over recent weeks. For Rayo, the job…

Atletico Madrid – Athletic Bilbao: Pressure builds at the Metropolitano A nasty night is brewing for Atletico ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Atletico Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in what could be a tense, heavy atmosphere. Let’s be honest, seeing Atletico struggle this badly in the league is almost unheard of under Simeone. Athletic Bilbao arrive determined…

Valencia vs Girona: high-stakes scrap at Mestalla It all comes down to Saturday night at Valencia’s famous old ground, where this one has all the hallmarks of a proper relegation dogfight. Valencia host Girona in a game where defeat is basically not an option if either side wants a calmer finish to the season. The…

Alaves vs Mallorca: survival scrap at Mendizorrotza Spain’s top flight throws up a huge six-pointer on Saturday. Alaves host Mallorca in a match that could shape both clubs’ season. They are scrapping to stay up, and there are only two points between them in the table. Expect nerves, noise and no shortage of tension. This…

Real Betis – Real Madrid: a high-stakes showdown in Seville Benito Villamarin is set to be rocking on Friday night for a game that could shape the top end of the Spanish table. Real Betis, comfortably in fifth, host a White Club side desperate to keep pace with the Catalan leaders. The visitors have rediscovered…

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol: a relegation scrap in Vallecas Rayo Vallecano host Espanyol in a huge clash at the bottom. The home side are fighting to secure their top-flight status. Espanyol come into it three points clear of their rivals. Kick-off should bring a fierce, tight contest. There is plenty at stake this late in…