La Liga stats and tips
Villarreal v Espanyol - Win / Draw / Win - home win
The home win is far and away the most popular bet among KickOff's tipsters as Villarreal and Espanyol clash in La Liga on Friday. In total 7 have bet on it, with best odds of 1.42 available.
Levante v A.Madrid - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Few will have missed the impressive form of Atletico de Madrid in recent weeks. They've beaten the opposition in 6 consecutive La Liga matches, and D. Simeone will be going all out to maintain that winning streak as they go into battle with Levante at Ciutat de Valencia on Saturday afternoon.
R.Vallecano v Celta - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Celta de Vigo have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 7 of their side's encounters in La Liga have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will B. San José Gil and his Rayo Vallecano team be able to inject spice into this match on Saturday? Or will it be more of the same?
Real Betis v Malaga - Win / Draw / Win - home win
There is clearly a lot of faith within KO's tipsters in M. Pellegrini and his ability to deliver victory for Real Betis on Saturday evening. 16 have backed him to propel his team to emerge victorious from their encounter with Malaga. Here's hoping that their faith in him isn't misplaced.
Barcelona v Alaves - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Evidentally a lot of our tipsters have a resounding belief in H. Flick and his ability to deliver victory for FC Barcelona on Saturday night. 13 have predicted him to guide his side to win against Alaves. Hopefully the home boss doesn't let them down.
Getafe v Sevilla - Both Teams To Score - no
If the form book is to be believed, we can back at least one side to keep a clean sheet at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday, as J. Bordalás Jiménez and L. García Plaza's teams meet. Getafe have had the most fixtures where one team or more has not found the net (i.e. BTTS no) in La Liga so far this campaign - 7 out of 10 played. Both managers will just be praying it isn't their them that draws a blank.
R.Santander v Real Madrid - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Racing de Santander will be aware that 1 goal probably won't be enough to claim victory over Real Madrid on Sunday afternoon. José Mourinho's team have the best record in La Liga when it comes to winning games in which both teams are on the scoresheet (6 of their 10 matches), so keeping things tight might be the best route to victory for J. López Menéndez and his Racing de Santander team at El Sardinero.
Elche v Valencia - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - under
Over the course of a season, the expectation would surely be that Elche CF's supporters would be given an all-out goal fest every once in a while. We all need a bit of entertainment in our lives, after all. Sadly, however, they've now gone 275 games without witnessing 5 goals or more in a single match, and M. Anselmi and his side’s recent performances haven't hinted that that streak will ended as they play Valencia CF at Martínez Valero on Sunday evening. Odds of 1.04 on under 5.5 goals won't have most people rushing to back it, but that’s because it's as safe a bet as you're likely to find.
A.Bilbao v R.Sociedad - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Evidentally a lot of our tipsters have a resounding belief in E. Terzic and his ability to deliver a win for Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night. 6 have predicted him to guide his side to emerge victorious from their encounter with Real Sociedad. Will he repay the trust placed in him? We'll know by the end of the 90.
Deportivo v Osasuna - Both Teams To Score - yes
Fans at ABANCA-Riazor will be banking on goals galore on Monday, and with good reason if Deportivo de La Coruna's past record is to be continued. We've seen BTTS in 8 of their 10 La Liga fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Sevilla v Alaves - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Sevilla and Alaves have met in the La Liga, goals have been the order of the day. Both teams have found the net in each of their last 6 matches against one another, so the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán crowd will be expecting another classic on Friday night.
Malaga v R.Santander - Double Chance - away win or draw
Malaga simply have not been able to find a way past Racing de Santander in the La Liga in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 6 occasions since 2022, and Racing de Santander have been unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at La Rosaleda could be another hard one for J. Funes Arjona & co.
Espanyol v Deportivo - Double Chance - home win or draw
Deportivo de La Coruna have consistently struggled against Espanyol in the La Liga in recent years. The two teams have met on 5 occasions since 2016, and Espanyol have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at RCDE Stadium could be a tricky one for A. Hidalgo Morilla & co.
Osasuna v A.Bilbao - Double Chance - away win or draw
Osasuna simply have not been able to find a way past Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 6 occasions since 2023, and Athletic Bilbao have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at El Sadar could be another hard one for J. Arrasate & co.
Valencia v Real Madrid - Both Teams To Score & Result - away
Valencia CF will know that 1 goal probably won't be enough to get the win against Real Madrid on Saturday night. José Mourinho's men have the best record in La Liga when it comes to conceding yet still claiming victory (6 of their 10 matches), so keeping things tight might be the only viable route for J. Aguirre Onaindía and his Valencia CF team at Mestalla.
Elche v Real Betis - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
Elche CF will be hoping not to add to the 4 matches they have already lost at both the break and the final whistle this term when they take on Real Betis on Sunday. M. Anselmi's side already lead the rest of La Liga in that category, and won't want to make the situation any worse. Opposing boss M. Pellegrini will be licking his lips, however.
R.Sociedad v R.Vallecano - Double Chance - away win or draw
Real Sociedad have consistently struggled against Rayo Vallecano in the La Liga in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 6 occasions since 2023, and Rayo Vallecano have been unbeaten in them all. Sunday's game at Anoeta could be another hard one for P. Matarazzo & co.
Celta v Levante - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring games aren't always boring, but fans of Celta de Vigo have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 7 of their side's encounters in La Liga have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will L. Ferreira de Castro and his Levante team be able to inject goals into this match on Sunday? Or will it be more of the same?
Villarreal v Getafe - Both Teams To Score - no
If we trust the form book, we can back at least one goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet at Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday, as J. Bordalás Jiménez and I. Pérez Soto's teams meet. Getafe have had the highest number of games where one team or more has failed to find the back of the net (i.e. BTTS no) in La Liga so far this campaign - 7 out of 10 played. Both managers will just be desperate that it isn't their them that fails to register.
A.Madrid v Barcelona - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you're looking for some proper entertainment on Sunday night, then the clash between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid could be the one for you. H. Flick's team lead La Liga in most matches with more than 2 goals scored so far this season. 9 of their La Liga games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only a defensive masterclass from D. Simeone's men could keep the score down.
