The Spanish La Liga returns again this week and the wait has been too long already. We have some intriguing matchups and we are here to tell you what you need to know for this upcoming game week.
Friday 26 August
Girona 39/20
Draw 21/10
Celta Vigo 31/20
(20:00)
We kick the gameweek off with a tie between Girona and Celta Vigo. Girona picked up their first win of the season with a 3-1 home victory over Getafe on Monday night. Celta, on the other hand, were thumped 4-1 by a rampant Real Madrid on home soil. The newly-promoted side won the last two meetings at their Montilivi stadium and will look to continue that trend. Get on the home win.
Real Betis 15/20
Draw 11/4
Osasuna 36/10
(22:00)
Real Betis and Osasuna will see their 100% LaLiga records go on the line when they go head to head at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Friday evening. Both sides have enjoyed victories in each of their two opening games, but Betis are strong favourites to pick up all three points. Manuel Pellegrini’s men have won five and drawn one of their six meetings with the Pamplona-based side since they earned a promotion in 2019/2020. The home win is the way to go.
Saturday 27 August
Elche 34/10
Draw 49/20
Real Sociedad 9/10
(17:30)
After a miserable 4-1 home defeat to Barcelona last weekend, Real Sociedad will be desperate to get a win against Elche. Imanol Alguacil’s side will be confident of claiming all three points having won all four of their meetings with the Andalusian club since they earned promotion in 2020/2021. Back the away win.
Rayo Vallecano 11/10
Draw 9/4
Mallorca 26/10
(19:30)
Rayo Vallecano picked up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Espanyol last week. The Madrid-based outfit will look to continue their winning ways when they host Mallorca who remain winless in the campaign. Rayo won this fixture 3-1 last season and they’ll fancy taking all three points. The home win is tipped.
Almeria 5/2
Draw 9/4
Sevilla 12/10
(22:00)
Almeria and Sevilla will both be searching for their first victories when they face off at the Juegos Mediterraneos Stadium on Saturday. Both sides have taken a point from their opening two league games and will be desperate to pick up their first three points of the campaign. These two sides last met in the 2020/21 Copa del Rey which Sevilla won 1-0 at the Juegos Mediterraneos, claiming their sixth straight win over Almeria. 12/10 about the away win is generous pricing by Hollywoodbets. Get on.
Sunday 28 August
Getafe 49/20
Draw 22/10
Villarreal 5/4
(17:30)
Villarreal will be looking to continue their perfect start to the season and maintain their place at the top of the table when they visit the league’s bottom side Getafe. Unai Emery’s men have an excellent recent record against the Azulones, with six straight wins, and will enter this match full of confidence. The away win is the way to go.
Barcelona 1/5
Draw 6/1
Valladolid 13/1
(19:30)
On the back of a thumping 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, Barcelona will be eyeing a successive victory when they host newly-promoted Valladolid on Sunday. The team owned by Brazil legend Ronaldo is yet to register a win on their return to the top flight, and a trip to the Camp Nou will only end in further disappointment. Back Barca on the Half-Time Full-Time Double at 11/20.
Espanyol 48/10
Draw 36/10
Real Madrid 5/10
(22:00)
Real Madrid is looking to make it three wins from three when they visit Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side heads into this game with confidence sky high having recorded a 4-0 victory over the Catalan side in their most recent meeting at the Bernabeu in April this year. Diego Martinez’s side remains winless after two games, and the Spanish and European champions will be expecting a comfortable win. Back the away win.
Monday 29 August
Cadiz 28/10
Draw 22/10
Athletic Bilbao 21/20
(20:00)
Athletic Bilbao hopes to pick up their second win of the campaign against Cadiz who have lost their opening two games. Ernesto Valverde’s side won this fixture 3-2 last season and will be confident of claiming all three points against the Andalusian club who are still without a point or a goal. Back the away win.
Valencia 33/10
Draw 49/20
Atletico Madrid 9/10
(22:00)
We close out the gameweek with a tie between Girona and Getafe. Both sides will be desperate to pick up points from this game after suffering defeat in their opening game of the season. Girona narrowly lost 1-0 at Valencia, courtesy of a penalty converted by Carlos Soler in the 45th minute. Getafe, on the other hand, were trounced 3-0 in their own backyard by Atletico Madrid. Of the two sides, Girona impressed me most and I’m backing to make home advantage count.
Last week’s TREBLE won @ 67/10
Osasuna Win 21/20
Real Madrid Win 8/10
Barcelona Win 11/10
TREBLE @ 5/1
Real Sociedad Win 9/10
Villarreal Win 5/4
Real Madrid Win 5/10
Written by Chad Nagel