The busy soccer action across Europe continues this weekend in La Liga, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid all in action. It could be a pivotal weekend in the race for the title, and you can find our La Liga picks for matchday 21 here.
La Liga Picks
Las Palmas vs. Osasuna
Osasuna have won six of their last 14 matches against Las Palmas in La Liga, but they haven’t completed a league double over their opponents since 1987-88. The visitors have won just two of their last 14 on the road.
Therefore, the home record of Las Palmas is worth following, as they have lost just once of their last eleven in front of their home fans when playing on a Friday.
Mallorca vs. Real Betis
Mallorca ended an eight-game winless sequence against Real Betis in the reverse fixture this season. However, Betis have still won on three of their last four trips to their opponents.
But, the visitors poor recent record is hard to ignore, as they have won just once in their last nine. Therefore, the preference is for the in-form hosts.
Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal
Atletico have won two of their last three against Villarreal. However, they will be chasing a response after losing against Leganes last weekend.
But, it should pay to keep faith with the hosts, as Villarreal have lost two of their last three on the road.
Sevilla vs. Espanyol
Sevilla appear to be among the standout La Liga picks this weekend, as they have avoided defeat in their last eleven against Espanyol.
Meanwhile, the visitors have failed to win on their last 15 trips to the region. Sevilla’s home form already reads strong, avoiding defeat in their last four.
Valladolid vs. Real Madrid
Valladolid have suffered defeats in their last six matches in La Liga without scoring. Real Madrid have netted on their last seven visits to Jose Zorrilla.
Los Blancos appear to be the obvious angle, having won each of their last three matches, and they could stretch their advantage at the summit this weekend.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Girona
Girona have avoided defeat in their last seven top-flight matches against Rayo Vallecano, winning on four occasions over that period.
Vallecano have avoided defeat in their last six league matches. But, the away form of the visitors could be worth siding with. Girona have lost four of their last 13 on the road.
Real Sociedad vs. Getafe
Sociedad come into this round after losing two of their last three in La Liga. Getafe ended a ten-game winless run on the road against Las Palmas recently.
However, the visitors haven’t won successive matches on their travels since February 2020. Therefore, Sociedad look good value to continue their excellent head-to-head record against Getafe.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Leganes
Bilbao have recorded just one win in their last three league matches against Leganes. However, they have suffered just a single defeat in their last four home matches against their opponents.
Bilbao’s unbeaten sequence stands at eleven matches at present, and that could make them hard to bet against when making La Liga picks this weekend.
Barcelona vs. Valencia
It is hard to overlook the head-to-head record this weekend, as Barcelona have won seven of their last eight against Valencia. In home matches, the Catalonian club haven’t lost to Valencia since April 2016.
However, the fact that Barcelona have failed to win in their last four in La Liga is a concern. Valencia’s excellent defensive approach in recent weeks could see them pick up a point.
Alaves vs. Celta Vigo
Alaves chase successive wins in La Liga on Monday when they host Celta Vigo. The visitors have suffered defeats in each of their last two, which will offer hope to the hosts.
However, the quality that the away side has means that they could be the value play when making La Liga soccer picks.
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