La Liga soccer betting picks & goalscorer tips | Matchday 38

Matchday 38 of La Liga will be merely a formality, with all relegation and European places decided the previous weekend. Here are our free soccer betting tips and predictions for the final day of the 2023/24 Liga campaign.

Girona vs Granada

Friday, May 24 – 9pm CEST – Municipal de Montilivi

Third on the table with a Champions League place assured, hosts Girona should win comfortably against already-relegated Granada, who are winless in their last four games.

Osasuna vs Villarreal

Saturday, May 25 – 2pm CEST – El Sadar Stadium

With four wins from their last seven games, Villarreal should trouble Osasuna, who have just one win from their last seven league outings. Offering great value with online bookmakers in the anytime goalscorer market is Villarreal’s Alexander Sorloth, who leads the race for the Golden Boot after scoring four goals against Real Madrid last Sunday.

Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid

Saturday, May 25 – 4:15pm CEST – Reale Seguros Stadium

Both guaranteed a place in European football, the bout between hosts Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid should be a nail-biting encounter. Expect an end-to-end encounter with both sides scoring, having done so in their last four Liga meetings.

Almeria vs Cadiz

Saturday, May 25 – 6:30pm CEST – Power Horse Stadium

Almeria and Cadiz have nothing but pride to play for, having both been relegated to the Segunda Division after an abysmal season. Nevertheless, both teams should find the back of the net, as has been the case in their last seven meetings.

Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao

Saturday, May 25 – 6:30pm CEST – Estadio de Vallecas

Although both teams head into this encounter with two wins from their last seven games, Athletic Bilbao have secured a trophy and a European place, while Rayo Vallecano could finish just two places above the relegation zone. Victorious in three of their last four meetings, anticipate an Athletic Bilbao win.

Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Saturday, May 25 – 9pm CEST – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis during the reverse fixture, champions Real Madrid should exhibit a dominant performance on home turf, as they prepare for their Champions League final match with Borussia Dortmund. Anticipate a goal by Vinicius Junior, who is backed to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or after an impressive campaign.

Getafe vs Real Mallorca

Sunday, May 26 – 2pm CEST – Estadio Coliseum

Though winless in their last four games, hosts Getafe enjoy a nine-point cushion over Real Mallorca, who have one win from their last four. With double the number of victories in this fixture, Getafe should register a marginal win on home soil.

Celta Vigo vs Valencia

Sunday, May 26 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadio de Balaidos

Valencia may sit five places above their hosts, but Los Ches have endured a poor run in recent weeks. Winless in their last six games, Valencia could lose for the second time this season against Celta Vigo, who have won four wins from their last six games.

Las Palmas vs Deportivo Alaves

Sunday, May 26 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadio Gran Canaria

Winless in their last 13 league games, hosts Las Palmas have a tough assignment against Alaves, who have won four of their last six outings. Expect the visitors to secure three points against a Las Palmas side that last won a football match in February.

Sevilla vs Barcelona

Sunday, May 26 – 9pm CEST – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium

Sitting 13th on the table with three consecutive defeats, hosts Sevilla have a mountain to climb against second-placed Barcelona, who have three successive Liga wins. As such, expect Barcelona to make it five wins out of five against Sevilla.

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