Our football expert breaks down ten thrilling matchups in this weekend’s Spanish La Liga Week 25.
The last round saw some straightforward results with our predictions hitting the mark on seven out of ten games! Barcelona’s strong 2-0 win away at Eibar helped them maintain their seven-point lead at the summit. Atletico Madrid, Valencia, and Real Madrid are all keeping the pressure high, while Sevilla continue their fight for a coveted top four spot. Let’s dive straight into the action for gameweek 25!
Friday, 23 February
31/20 Deportivo | Draw 43/20 | Espanyol 37/20 (22:00)
Deportivo face a tough challenge as they look to break a nine-game winless streak. Currently 19th on the table, their season continues to be a struggle. Espanyol are also struggling in their own right with six games without a win but have been hard to beat, drawing four of those matches. This clash looks tight, so backing under 2.5 goals at 13/20 is a smart call.
Saturday, 24 February
1/1 Celta Vigo | Draw 49/20 | Eibar 11/4 (14:00)
Celta Vigo are desperate to end their poor streak of three games without a win when they take on Eibar, who sit just above them by three points. Eibar’s recent unbeaten run ended with a loss to Barcelona, but Celta’s previous 4-0 triumph and Copa del Rey wins give them the edge to back the home win here.
1/8 Real Madrid | Draw 15/2 | Alaves 16/1 (17:15)
Real Madrid could climb to third if all goes well midweek. They host Alaves, who have revived their form with three consecutive wins and are comfortably clear of the relegation fight. Expect a tight game, so ‘Both Teams to Score’ at 19/20 is a decent wager.
17/20 Leganes | Draw 24/10 | Las Palmas 34/10 (19:30)
Leganes face a challenging test while Las Palmas struggle away, having scored only five goals on the road all season. Leganes have not won in three matches, so keeping it low scoring with under 2.5 goals at 13/20 is the pick here.
2/13 Barcelona | Draw 7/1 | Girona 15/1 (21:45)
Barcelona continue to impress with a flawless record and recent 2-0 victory at Eibar. Girona, climbing into eighth, have struggled on the road, failing to win their last five away games. Back Barcelona to win to nil at 9/10.
Sunday, 25 February
17/20 Villarreal | Draw 5/2 | Getafe 34/10 (13:00)
Villarreal’s three-game winless run continues as they face an in-form Getafe unbeaten in six. With Villarreal busy in the UEFA Europa League midweek, backing Getafe on the Win/Draw Double Chance at 9/10 looks good.
7/10 Athletic Bilbao | Draw 51/20 | Malaga 17/4 (17:15)
Athletic Bilbao aim to end their six-game winless streak against bottom-placed Malaga, who haven’t won in nine and have the worst away record. Despite a thrilling 3-3 draw earlier, expect Athletic to bounce back at 7/10.
7/10 Valencia | Draw 3/1 | Real Sociedad 33/10 (19:30)
Valencia keep up their chase for the Top 4 with a second consecutive win, while Real Sociedad show inconsistent form. Expect goals and a Valencia victory – back Home Win & Both Teams to Score at 17/10.
43/20 Sevilla | Draw 43/20 | Atletico Madrid 27/20 (21:45)
Sevilla and Atletico face off in a thrilling late kick-off. Sevilla are in good form but Atletico aim to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games. Diego Costa’s goal scoring form gives Atletico the edge – back the visitors at 27/20.
Monday, 26 February
14/10 Levante | Draw 24/10 | Real Betis 19/10 (22:00)
Levante look to break their 12-game winless run against Real Betis, who recently lost a high-scoring encounter to Real Madrid but had won two before that. Back the away win at 19/10.
QUAD @ 22/1
- Real Madrid vs Alaves BTTS 9/10
- Barcelona Win to Nil 9/10
- Valencia Win & BTTS 17/10
- Atletico Madrid Win 27/20
