La Liga Matchday 20 betting preview, predictions & soccer picks

The La Liga action continues this weekend with seven matches of top-flight Spanish football. Here are our previews and top betting tips for Matchday 20 of the 2023/24 La Liga Season:

Sevilla vs Deportivo Alaves preview

Friday, January 12 – 9:00pm CET – Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

Just one point clear of the relegation zone, Sevilla are having a shocking season. They haven’t won at home in their past eight matches but have an excellent chance this weekend against fellow relegation candidate Deportivo Alaves. The second lowest scoring side in La Liga, Alaves are just one point above Sevilla and have won just one of the past eleven matches between the sides. Expecting this form to continue, back Sevilla for a critical win.

Las Palmas vs Villarreal preview

Saturday, January 13 – 2:00pm CET – Estadio de Gran Canaria

Winless in their last three matches due to a tough run of games, Las Palmas will be looking to get back to their pre-Christmas form as they welcome the inconsistent Villarreal. Although Las Palmas have struggled in front of goals this season, they have been very strong defensively and facing a Villarreal side that hasn’t kept a clean sheet in their past six matches, they should be too strong.

Mallorca vs Celta Vigo preview

Saturday, January 13 – 4:15pm CET – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

After securing a vital 2-1 over Real Betis last week, Celta Vigo now find themselves outside of the relegation zone for the first time this season. Looking to turn their season around, Celta now head to Mallorca who are undefeated in their past eight home matches. Mallorca have also won the past three meetings between the sides and show good value for the win here.

Athletic Club vs Real Sociedad preview

Saturday, January 13 – 6:30pm CET – San Mames Barria

The match of the weekend, Athletic Club are looking to push into the top three as they face Real Sociedad in the Basque Derby. Two sides on 12 match unbeaten runs in all competitions, this should be a thrilling match. The home side has won the past five matches between these two sides and with Real Sociedad missing critical players due international duty and suspension, we think that Athletic Club should be too good here.

Real Betis vs Granada preview

Saturday, January 13 – 9:00pm CET – Estadio Benito Villamarin

After their 13-match unbeaten run was snapped last weekend, Real Betis will be keen to maintain contact with the top six with a win against Granada. Granada sit 19th and haven’t won an away match since last season. As one of the top defences in La Liga, Betis have conceded half as many goals as Granada and should get back to winning ways here.

Almeria vs Girona preview

Sunday, January 14 – 2:00pm CET – Power Horse Stadium

With a chance to put the pressure on Real Madrid by jumping a game ahead, Girona should be confident of a win this weekend against the 20th-placed Almeria. Winless this season, it is hard to see Almeria causing an upset here as the best attack in La Liga comes up against the worst defence. With the odds heavily favouring Girona, look to pair it with the over for the added value with top soccer sportbooks.

Cadiz vs Valencia preview

Sunday, January 14 – 4:15pm CET – Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla

Undefeated in their past three matches, Valencia have climbed their way into the top half of the table. They face the 18th-placed Cadiz this weekend, who have the worst attack in the league and haven’t won since September. However, Valencia has never won in Cadiz and their away form has been disappointing so this match may be a little closer than expected.

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