La Liga Picks — Predictions for Matchday 24 (Feb 14-17)

The competitive action in Spain resumes this weekend, as Real Madrid look to go four points clear at the summit. You can find La Liga picks for every fixture on matchday 24 here.

La Liga Picks

Girona vs. Getafe

Girona have avoided defeat in their four La Liga matches against Getafe. However, they have lost ten of their 23 games in the league this season.

Getafe’s poor defensive record in this fixture remains a concern, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in four visits to Montilivi. Therefore, a home win remains a likely outcome.

Leganes vs. Alaves

Alaves have made their second-worst start to a La Liga season this term. Meanwhile, Leganes have failed to win in their previous three, and come into this round after suffering defeats in each of the last two.

A notable trend worth following this weekend is the fact that there have been seven draws in the last nine meetings between the sides at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.

Osasuna vs. Real Madrid

Osasuna have failed to win in their last 19 matches against Real Madrid, while Los Blancos have avoided defeat in their last nine at El Sadar.

Real Madrid may have dropped points in their last two league matches, but they haven’t gone on a three-game sequence without a win since November 2020.

Atletico Madrid vs. Celta Vigo

Atletico Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 12 against Celta Vigo, winning on seven occasions across that period.

Meanwhile, Celta have failed to win away from home against Atletico in 12 previous attempts. Atletico’s recent form is very strong, and they could record a tenth win in 14 on Saturday.

Villarreal vs. Valencia

Valencia bring solid form into this round of matches after winning three of their last four in the league.

However, Villarreal have collected points from each of their last four, and are chasing three straight wins for the first time since March 2024. Valencia have failed to win in their last seven at El Madrigal, meaning the prospect of a home win looks likely.

Espanyol vs. Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao continue to go under the radar in their hunt for a Champions League finish this season. The visitors have won three of their last five and have suffered just three losses in 23 outings this term.

Espanyol are still under threat at the bottom of the standings. Their unbeaten sequence was ended last weekend, and a second straight defeat could follow on Sunday.

Valladolid vs. Sevilla

Valladolid’s miserable La Liga campaign is showing no signs of ending, as they come into this round after suffering defeats in their last four. That run of form leaves them eight points from safety.

Sevilla have been difficult to beat since the winter break, with their only loss in five coming last weekend. But, their inability to get wins over the line is reflected after drawing three of their last five. History could repeat itself on Sunday.

Mallorca vs. Las Palmas

Mallorca will be looking for a return to form this weekend after going four without a win. A three-game losing sequence ended last weekend.

Las Palmas have also struggled for consistency. They come into this round after losing each of their last two, and four of their previous five. A home win could throw the visitors into the relegation dog fight.

Betis vs. Real Sociedad

Real Betis have stuttered for form since the winter break, and a run of one win in their last five has seen them drop into the bottom half of the standings.

Real Sociedad bounced back to form impressively after a win last weekend to end a three-game losing run. However, they will have their attention on the Europa League over the next seven days, meaning that Betis could be the value play in the betting.

Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have exceeded all expectations this season, as they find themselves sitting sixth in the La Liga standings. They come into this match on Monday after winning each of their last three.

However, this clash will be a huge opportunity for Barcelona, as a fourth straight win for the home side could potentially see them end the round at the top of the La Liga table.