There are only five rounds left in La Liga, and there are still so many questions, but we could get some answers as early as this weekend.
We kick off Saturday with the match between Villarreal and Levante, which we think could turn out to be one of the most exciting games of the round. After that, we’ll see several key clashes in the battle for European spots, as well as matches featuring Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
We’ve got you covered for this round with expert tips and predictions for every La Liga match on Saturday, so continue reading below.
Today’s La Liga betting tips & predictions
Villarreal vs. Levante (1pm)
Just one point will be enough for Villarreal to secure their place in the Champions League, and they’re in great form right now. The same can be said for Levante, who, however, are at the other end of the table and currently look as though they might pull off a historic last-minute survival.
The Frogs are having a fantastic end to the season, having earned nearly half their points in the last eight rounds (W4, D3, L1). In their last three matches, they haven’t even conceded a single goal, which is downright shocking.
There is, however, another factor: their performance on the road. Unfortunately, they have little to boast about there, as they haven’t won on the road since early January. Villarreal, on the other hand, have five consecutive home wins, and most of which came against teams far stronger than Levante.
Villarreal vs. Levante top betting tip: Villarreal to win
Valencia vs. Atletico Madrid (3:15pm)
Atletico Madrid have gone two games without a loss, which is quite an achievement given their recent form. However, they face an extremely tough rematch against Arsenal in London in a few days, and it’s unlikely they’ll be particularly focused on their match against Valencia.
The hosts are equidistant from European qualification and the relegation zone, and with five rounds remaining, a late push for a top-six finish is not out of the question. There is one fact, however, and that is that they have just one win against Atletico Madrid in their last 22 head-to-head matches.
However, they won’t get a better chance to change that statistic than in this match, given Atletico’s current position. We wouldn’t bet on a win, but we expect to see goals at both ends and over 2.5 goals, given that the visitors are far stronger but will be distracted.
Valencia vs. Atletico Madrid top betting tip: BTTS, Over 2.5 goals
Alaves vs. Athletic Bilbao (5:30pm)
It’s not too late for both teams to achieve their goals, but there are many factors we need to consider before making a pick for this match.
Alaves are still far from safe and need the three points to stay above the relegation zone. Athletic Bilbao are three points away from a European spot, but their away form includes four consecutive losses.
Alaves have certainly been impressive in their home matches lately, and it’s quite possible they could snatch at least a point, if not a win outright. Their underdog status in the odds allows us to place a safer bet, namely a double chance.
Alaves vs. Athletic Bilbao top betting tip: Alaves or Draw
Osasuna vs. Barcelona (8pm)
Osasuna secured a heart-stopping victory over Sevilla with a goal in the 99th minute, keeping their European hopes alive as they sit just two points behind the top six.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are just two wins away from clinching the title and have nothing else to worry about. But Osasuna haven’t lost a single game in their last 10 home matches, even beating Real Madrid two months ago.
We expect them to score at least one goal against Barcelona, and they have scored at least once in every single home match this season.
Osasuna vs. Barcelona top betting tip: BTTS
Vladislav has been professionally engaged in freelance journalism for seven years and has worked with numerous leading sports publications. A football and martial arts fanatic, he spent years training in both disciplines before turning to writing.
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