The final international break of 2017 has wrapped up, and round 12 of La Liga is set to thrill this weekend!
The international break might have paused the action, but it’s over now, with round 12 of the thrilling Spanish La Liga kicking off this weekend. Barcelona still leads the pack with a solid 31 points, holding a comfortable four-point cushion over their closest rivals, Valencia. The Bats are hot on their heels, remaining unbeaten this season alongside Barcelona and Valencia. Completing the top four are the Madrid giants, Atletico and Real Madrid, who are gearing up to face off in this weekend’s blockbuster clash. Let’s dive straight into the action-packed fixtures and predictions ahead!
Friday 17 November
Girona 31/20 | Draw 49/20 | Real Sociedad 33/20 (22:00)
The international break interrupted Girona’s fantastic run, as they were enjoying three consecutive wins, including a memorable home victory against Real Madrid. Real Sociedad, meanwhile, could have used this pause to regroup, having secured just a single win in their last three outings. Known for their strength away from home, where they have won three of five matches, Sociedad looks like the value bet to halt Girona’s streak at 33/20. Expect a tightly contested match!
Saturday 18 November
Getafe 15/20 | Draw 49/20 | Alaves 39/10 (14:00)
Getafe returns from the break in decent shape, unbeaten in their previous three, albeit with two draws. Alaves, on the other hand, have struggled this season, living up to their relegation-threatened tag with poor performances, especially away from home where they’ve scored just twice. Backing the home side to grab a win looks sound here.
Leganes 17/2 | Draw 9/2 | Barcelona 3/10 (17:15)
Leganes will hope the break helped them recover after back-to-back losses, but they face a daunting challenge at home against an undefeated Barcelona side. The Catalans have dominated, winning 10 out of 11 matches so far, while Lionel Messi leads the scoring charts with 12 goals. The away win is a solid bet and should be on all multiples.
Sevilla 15/20 | Draw 29/10 | Celta Vigo 31/10 (19:30)
Sevilla have had a patchy run, slipping to sixth place after three defeats in their last four matches. However, their fortress at home remains strong, winning four and drawing one at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Celta Vigo, residing in the table’s lower half, have also struggled lately. Given Sevilla’s dominance in recent head-to-heads, expect them to claim a victory here.
Atletico Madrid 2/1 | Draw 49/20 | Real Madrid 5/4 (21:45)
The first Madrid derby of the season is a highlight, with Atletico hosting Real Madrid. Atletico remains unbeaten along with Valencia and Barcelona, whereas Real suffered their first away loss recently to Girona. In the last eight league matches, Real have just one win against Atletico’s four. Backing Atletico on the Win/Draw double chance at 6/10 is a sensible play.
Sunday 19 November
Malaga 12/10 | Draw 23/10 | Deportivo 23/10 (13:00)
Malaga languishes at the bottom of the table with just one win and one draw in 11 games and shouldn’t be favourites. Deportivo hasn’t shone on the road but has a slight edge with one win and two draws in five away matches. Low scoring is expected, so backing Under 2.5 Goals at 15/20 is advisable.
Espanyol 23/10 | Draw 49/20 | Valencia 23/20 (17:15)
Espanyol recently hit a bump losing to a struggling Alaves. Valencia continues their excellent form, matching Barcelona’s goal tally and staying unbeaten. They look poised to extend their winning streak at Espanyol. Given their strong away record, Valencia are likely to take the points.
Las Palmas 1/1 | Draw 49/20 | Levante 26/10 (19:30)
Las Palmas are on a tough run with seven consecutive losses. Levante also struggles without a win in six games, with three draws and three losses. Neither side has impressed, making the draw at 49/20 a likely outcome.
Athletic Bilbao 12/10 | Draw 9/4 | Villarreal 23/10 (21:45)
Athletic Bilbao closes the weekend at home against Villarreal. Bilbao has lost four of their last five matches, while Villarreal finds form winning four of the last five before the break. Expect Villarreal to continue their push, with a Win/Draw double chance at 6/10 offering good value.
Monday 20 November
Eibar 29/20 | Draw 47/20 | Real Betis 18/10 (22:00)
Eibar and Real Betis round out week 12 on Monday night. Eibar has failed to win in seven matches and sit precariously close to relegation. Real Betis remains solid in the top half but only has one away win from five. With neither eager to risk a loss, the draw is an appealing option.
QUAD @ 15/2
- Getafe Win 15/20
- Barcelona Win 3/10
- Sevilla Win 15/20
- Valencia Win 23/20
