La Liga Predictions

A six-pointer is on the cards for relegation candidates Levante and Alaves when they clash in the opening fixture of La Liga Matchday 26. This match should be a tight encounter, and with both teams averaging under a goal per game in their last ten outings, this meeting is likely to see fewer than 2.5 goals.

Two inconsistent teams meet as Athletic Bilbao travels to relegation-threatened Rayo Vallecano. Despite their poor form, Bilbao are undefeated in their last eight meetings with Rayo (7 wins, 1 draw) and will be keen to add another win to their tally and edge closer to a European spot.

Barcelona have won the reverse fixture comprehensively and will look to add another three points to their tally. Despite this fixture going the way of the away side in recent meetings, Barca are yet to drop points at home in La Liga this season and will look to add another win at the Camp Nou.

Despite having impressive goal-scoring games in the league, this encounter usually results in few chances being created and a lack of goals, as nine of their last ten encounters produced fewer than 2.5 goals. This game should be no different and feature under 2.5 goals.

Atlético Madrid will look to add to last week’s win and push to extend their stay in the UCL spots when they travel to relegation candidates Real Oviedo. Ademola Lookman will look to add to a third goal on the trot as his team seeks to do the double for the newly promoted side.

Despite being in poor form, Elche and Espanyol have been good in front of goal, and are averaging over a goal per game this season, while conceding around 1.5 goals per game. Eight of their last ten meetings have featured over 1.5 goals, and this encounter should end with the same outcome.

Two teams with contrasting forms clash when midtable Osasuna travels to relegation-threatened Valencia. Six of their last ten meetings finished with over 1.5 goals, and this fixture should end with the same result.

Real Betis will be keen to continue their strong league form and close the gap on fellow UCL contenders, Villarreal and Atlético, when they host midtable Andalusian rivals Sevilla. Betis are strong at home and have won their last two encounters against Sevilla, and should win another.

Both Girona and Celta Vigo have been in good form in front of goal recently, having scored a goal in at least eight of their last ten respective outings. Four of their last six meetings have featured both sides on the scoresheet, and this match should be no different.

After a disappointing loss to Osasuna, which saw them relinquish top spot of the La Liga standings, Madrid will be looking to claim all three points when they host Getafe. Madrid have won their last eight encounters with Getafe, and Kylian Mbappe will be keen to add to his 27 G/A to ensure Madrid closes the gap on rivals Barcelona.

Vallecano and Oviedo will need to come out in this thrilling six-pointer as both sides will look to escape the pull of the relegation zone. Neither team has been strong in front of goal, but their defences have been leaky, and there should be more than 1.5 goals in the final fixture of La Liga Matchday 26.