La Liga is gearing up for another run with a lot of exciting new additions and returning teams who have an axe to grind on the itch with other teams who are still in the league.
The league that has been dubbed the “most technical” by online fans is now start-studded which means that odds will be lower than normal for the big sides. This also means that handicaps and other betting markets will be opportunities that bettors can tap into as they prepare their 2024/25 season betting strategies.
This Topbets expert LaLiga preview for the 2024/2025 season will delve into key aspects such as expected performances, potential league winners, top-four candidates, relegation battles, individual honors, and managerial outlooks.
Week 30 Review
Fans of the Spanish top flight were treated to a week of pure entertainment thanks to the twists that were created by the outcome of some matches.
The top two teams both dropped points while the race for the European places got even tougher for the teams involved. The big shocker was Jose Bordalas’ team, Getafe, known for their brutish defending, scoring the most goals in the weekend. Given their opponents were the relegation-bound Real Valladolid, it still surprised everyone that they were able to muster the kind of attacking performance they did.
Let us now take a look at other actions from week 30.
Odds by BetWay
| Date and Time | Event Name | Winner Odds | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | CD Padura v CD Santurtzi KE | 3.053.102.21 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | Aravaca CF v CD Galapagar | 1.813.803.55 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | CD Basconia v Urduliz FT | 12.006.601.16 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | CD San Ignacio v CD Lagun Onak | 1.823.304.10 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | FC Cartagena B v El Palmar CF-Estrella Grana | 2.212.903.30 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | CE Mercadal v UD Poblense | 1.434.006.60 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | Club Portugalete v SD Eibar C | 1.225.6010.00 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 09:30 | FC Vorskla Poltava v FC Oleksandria | 2.593.742.29 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 10:00 | Vejgaard BK v Hedensted IF | 1.873.803.35 | Bet Now |
| 17-04-2025 10:00 | Las Rozas CF v CDF Tres Cantos | 1.703.654.20 | Bet Now |
Valencia secures safety from relegation as league title race takes another turn
The biggest story of the weekend was Valencia’s 2 – 1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
That victory could be the difference between Los Blancos retaining their championship and losing it. If they lose it, this would be the third time in the last 10 years that Valencia have directly scuppered Real Madrid’s chances of winning LaLiga, the other two being 13/14 and 14/15. This would also be the first time that Valencia have won away at Real Madrid since 2008, and their first away win in almost a year.
The difference between the Carlos Corberan version of Valencia and the Ruben Baraja version is staggering, and fans cannot help but wonder how their season would have gone if Corberan had started as their manager. Now that they are safe from relegation, they will have the opportunity to see what Los Che under Corberan can do in the 2025/26 season.
Meanwhile, that loss was Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid’s chance to make headway in the title race. Real Betis, the second most in-form team in LaLiga in 2025, handed Barcelona their first draw of the year in all competitions. It was a good run for the Catalan giants, but many cannot help but wonder if this is the beginning of another struggle–the kind that cost them in November/December.
While Barcelona struggled to dismantle Betis at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, Atletico were doing damage to Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. It was a tough match, but in the end, Atletico are now closer to Real Madrid, who still have to face Barcelona down the line.
The title race is surely going down to the wire, and the fans are excited for what is to come.
Results
Here are the results of the 2024/25 matchday 30 fixtures in LaLiga EA Sports!
Girona 0 – 1 Alaves
Real Madrid 1 – 2 Valencia
Mallorca 1 – 2 Celta Vigo
Barcelona 1 – 1 Real Betis
Las Palmas 1 – 3 Real Sociedad
Sevilla 1 – 2 Atletico de Madrid
Real Valladolid 0 – 4 Getafe
Villarreal 0 – 0 Athletic Club Bilbao
Table
Week 30 ends with the standings looking like this:
Top Scorers
Robert Lewandowski (25) and Kylian Mbappe (22) are still the leaders in the 2024/25 Pichichi race. The rest of the standings have not changed either. The rest of the top five looks like this:
- Ante Budimir – 15
- Oihan Sancet and Raphinha – 13
- Ayoze Pérez – 12
What is Expected of LaLiga Teams in 2024/2025?
What is expected of LaLiga teams this upcoming season? Our Topbets experts have reviewed all teams and believe these about the top six favourites:
Athletic Club
Athletic Club gave the big clubs quite a scare but their resurgence saw them finish in fifth at the end of the season.
Our experts believe they will not finish lower than that, especially if they can hold on to Nico Williams while replacing the leadership of Iker Munian effectively.
Atlético de Madrid
All signs point to the upcoming season being Diego Simeone’s swansong Atlético de Madrid. This means the man and his charges will be doing everything they can to usurp the powers that be.
Our experts believe it will end similarly to how it did last season for the team, however.
Barcelona
All eyes will be on Barcelona and Hansi Flick after what can only be described as their betrayal of Xavi.
Our experts agree that their season will be difficult to predict, but also agree that a top two finish is the worst fate that they will suffer after 38 games.
Girona
Girona’s rise has been calculated and our experts see them remaining in the top four conversation in the 2024/25 season and beyond. They have lost winger Savio and club captain Aleix Garcia and could lose Artem Dovbyk to either Arsenal, Atlético or Inter Milan. They will prove an interesting team.
Real Betis
Los Verdblancos are a team that knows how to fight for European spots. They also tend to start brightly but then fall by the wayside as the season progresses. Our experts believe they will remain in the top six race and will once again compete with Real Sociedad for places.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are the odds-on favourite on various bookmakers to retain their 2023/24 league title but weariness could affect them as the season progresses thanks to the various international continental competitions in 2024. They also have to deal with the unpredictability of Hansi Flick who now manages their rivals.
Real Sociedad
Their round of 16 finish in the 2023/24 UCL after finishing top of their league was a great way to announce themselves as a serious team. Our experts believe that they will challenge for the top four again. Both Athletic Club and Atlético need to be wary of them.
Sevilla
The 2023/24 season is one that many Sevilla fans want to forget. However, they are currently rebuilding and look like they can hit their previous heights. Our experts expect them to be back in the race for the top six and even possibly return to the UEFA Champions League.
Which Team Would Win the 2024/2025 LaLiga Season Title? Outright Tips
Choosing outrights for LaLiga is a lot less difficult than it could be for many other leagues.
Making these predictions normally requires a keen analysis of squad depth, managerial acumen, and fixture difficulty, but Real Madrid, the 2023/24 season champions, and the clear favourites for the 2024/25 title, still have Carlo Ancelotti at the helm.
They have also added two incredible talents in Brazilian striker Endrick and football’s biggest talent since Neymar Junior, Kylian Mbappé. This is in addition to their super team that has brilliant young talents like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
Bettors may choose to consider Barcelona as an option, however, as the Catalans are always a favourite even when they look like they are not. This hedge helps to balance risk and reward.
Who will Win the 2024/2025 LaLiga Season Title?
Real Madrid
You can bet on Real Madrid to win the league on the following bookies:
Soccershop @ 1.44 odds
Bettabets @ 1.55 odds
Which LaLiga Teams Will Qualify for Top Four in the 2024/2025 Season?
Current squad quality, squad depth, managerial strength and new signings are key things to look at before you predict the top four, but here are some insightful picks from our experts:
Real Madrid: They are the outright favourite to win the league.
Barcelona: They have only finished outside the top four in LaLiga once in 20 seasons. The last time they missed out on the top 4 was in the 2002/03 season.
Atlético: They are always favourites for the top four and the addition of defensive reinforcements in Robin Le Normand is enough reason to bank on them for the top four.
Athletic Club: Ernesto Valverde’s experience and their unity as a team is what our experts are hedging this choice on. These factors, in addition to Girona’s dismantling, are why Athletic Club is believed to be stronger candidates for the top four in 2024/25.
You can bet on these Top 4 outrights on the following bookies:
LaLiga Teams Expected to be Relegated Outright Tips
It is a rule of thumb to consider newly-promoted teams first when looking for relegation outright picks. This is because of their longer period of adapting to the top flight after time away.
Leganés, Espanyol and Real Valladolid have been here before but they have always been whipping boys every time they are in the top flight. They still need to demonstrate that they can compete at this level again.
Spreading bets across multiple potential candidates can mitigate risk.
Bet on:
Which Player Would be the La Liga 2024/2025 Pichichi Winner?
Artem Dovbyk and Alexander Sørloth went head to head until the last day of the 2023/24 season but they could both be on their way out of their respective clubs (Girona and Villarreal). If they leave, that leaves only Robert Lewandowski as the next best option. If they stay, it will be safest to not bet on either of them as trends have shown that 2023/24 was an anomaly in LaLiga.
However, Kylian Mbappé, the winner of five-straight Golden Boot awards in France, is now joining Madrid and will become a focal point of their attack. This changes things for Barcelona’s Polish striker.
You can bet on Lewandowski to win the Pichichi on the following bookies:
Which Player Would Win the 2024/2025 LaLiga MVP?
Key players like Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and now Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona, and Antoine Griezmann at Atlético offer promising bets for the 2024/25 LaLiga MVP. Their influential roles and consistency make them strong contenders. Diversifying bets among these top performers can provide a balanced approach to this market.
You can bet on these players to win the EPL 2024/2025 league’s MVP award on the following bookies:
Who Will be the First LaLiga Manager to be Sacked in 2024/25?
The managerial merry-go-round is always a hot topic, especially in Spain where clubs tend to have three managers in one season. Managers of newly promoted sides are soft targets because of the gulf in quality between their teams and the teams they meet in the top flight. Sevilla’s new manager, García Pimienta, is an early candidate to be sacked especially after the Andalsuians took the risk to appoint him following just one season as a top-flight manager in which he led Las Palmas to finish in 16th place.
You can bet on García Pimienta to be sacked first in the league on the following bookies:
Who Will Win the Best Manager for LaLiga 2024/25?
Carlo Ancelotti’s track record and the potential sentiment of his final season position him as the favourite for the Best Manager award. Hansi Flick, if he can turn the fortunes around at Barcelona, is another strong contender. These bets carry lower risk but also lower odds, so consider combining them with other long-term bets for better returns.
Conclusion
The 2024/25 LaLiga EA Sports season is one to look out for especially thanks to the introduction of the new face of football, Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid’s super team will be under so much spotlight as they attempt to make history again by winning their 37th league title and possibly a 16th UEFA Champions League. Flick at Barcelona will also be interesting to watch, but all eyes will be on Girona to see if Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, also known as Michel, will be able to consolidate the work he has done so far. All these opportunities offer unique opportunities for fans and bettors.
By analysing team strengths, fixtures, and historical performances, this preview provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the upcoming season’s betting landscape. Whether betting on title favourites, top-four hopefuls, or relegation candidates, the 2024/25 LaLiga season promises a season of twists, turns, and unforgettable moments.
Article Last Updated on 7th April 2025
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