La Liga Picks — Predictions for Matchday 31 (Apr 11-14)
The action in La Liga resumes this week, with Real Madrid licking their wounds following a hammering in the Champions...

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The action in La Liga resumes this week, with Real Madrid licking their wounds following a hammering in the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal. But, can Los Blancos get their title aspirations back on track on matchday 31. Find our picks here.
La Liga Matchday 31 Picks
Valencia vs. Sevilla
It has been an excellent second half of the season for Valencia, and confidence should be sky high after an excellent win over Real Madrid last weekend.
Sevilla come into this round after losing three on the bounce, and they could drop below the hosts if they are beaten on Friday. Valencia’s recent form is hard to overlook, meaning that the preference is for the home win.
Pick
Valencia (+135)
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Real Sociedad vs. Mallorca
Real Sociedad have bounced back to form in recent weeks after winning each of their last two matches. On the other hands, Mallorca come into this round after suffering defeats in their previous two.
Sociedad will have their sights set on a European finish in the final months of the season, and a win on Saturday could send them within striking distance of the top six.
Pick
Real Sociedad (-124)
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Getafe vs. Las Palmas
Things are looking bleak for Las Palmas at the bottom of the La Liga standings, and they are now four points adrift from safety after going five without a win.
Getafe have recorded victories in three of their last four matches. Therefore, their strong form, coupled with home advantage, makes it difficult to overlook the in-form side on Saturday.
Pick
Getafe (-124)
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Celta Vigo vs. Espanyol
Celta Vigo come into this round with their sights firmly set on a European finish. They have won three of their last four matches in La Liga, and they could move to within two points of the top six this weekend.
Espanyol enhanced their survival hopes with a win last weekend, but a second defeat in four could be inflicted on Saturday.
Pick
Celta Vigo (-153)
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Leganes vs. Barcelona
Barcelona’s advantage at the top of the La Liga stands at four points with eight rounds of matches remaining.
They have won four of their last five matches, and they look incredibly hard to overlook this weekend. The chances of an away win are enhanced based on the fact that Leganes have suffered defeats in three of their last four.
Pick
Barcelona (-308)
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Osasuna vs. Girona
Girona have suffered defeats in their previous two matches, which leaves them looking over their shoulders in the battle to avoid the drop.
However, this weekend could be a perfect opportunity to respond, as Osasuna have failed to win in their last five matches. Therefore, a chance is taken on the visitors.
Pick
Girona (+216)
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Alaves vs. Real Madrid
Real Madrid have suffered defeats in their last two matches across all competitions. A return to winning ways will be required on Sunday if they are to close the gap on Barcelona.
They should be capable of landing the win that they crave, despite the fact that Alaves have suffered just a single defeat across their last five.
Pick
Real Madrid (-140)
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Betis vs. Villarreal
Betis and Villarreal are closely matched in the La Liga standings, as they sit fifth and sixth, respectively. The hosts bring the better recent form into this round after winning four of their last five.
However, a cagey affair could be likely on Sunday, meaning that the preference is for the points to be shared.
Pick
The Draw (+265)
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Athletic Bilbao vs. Vallecano
Bilbao have played out draws in three of their last four matches in La Liga. Meanwhile, Vallecano have recorded just a single win across their last five in the competition.
With Bilbao’s attentions being on the Europa League, we could see a draw being a value angle in La Liga on Sunday.
Pick
The Draw (+273)
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Atletico Madrid vs. Valladolid
Wins have been in short supply for Atletico Madrid in recent weeks after landing maximum points in just one of their last four matches.
However, this looks like a perfect opportunity to get their momentum back on track, as Valladolid have lost four on the bounce.
Pick
Atletico Madrid (-700)
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