La Liga betting predictions & top picks | Matchday 25

The stakes are high ahead of Matchday 25 of La Liga 2024-25, as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico are separated by only one point in the race for the league title. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s matchups in the Spanish Primera Division.

Celta Vigo v Osasuna

Friday, February 21 – 9pm CET – Estadio de Balaidos

Celta Vigo are 14th on the table with 29 points, while Osasuna are five positions above them with three more points. Victorious in just one of 11 away games thus far, Osasuna’s struggles on the road could persist against a Celta side that has been formidable at home.

Celta Vigo to win

[rm_geo _odds val=1.90] @ Nags.bet

Deportivo Alaves v Espanyol

Saturday, February 22 – 2pm CET – Mendizorrotza Stadium

Sitting second from bottom, Alaves will seek to end their four-game winless run against Espanyol, who are four places above them. Unbeaten on their last four meetings at the Mendizorrotza, with three wins and one draw, back the hosts to uphold the trend.

Deportivo Alaves to win

-121.95 @ Nags.bet

Rayo Vallecano v Villarreal

Saturday, February 22 – 4:15pm CET – Estadio de Vallecas

Beaten 1-0 by Barcelona on Monday night, sixth-placed Vallecano will have their work cut out against Villarreal, who are a position above them. Both teams have their fair share of defensive struggles, so expect a decent amount of goal-mouth action in this clash.

Both teams to score

-142.86 @ Nags.bet

Valencia v Atletico Madrid

Saturday, February 22 – 6:30pm CET – Mestalla Stadium

After back-to-back draws with Real Madrid and Celta Vigo, third-placed Atletico will be eager to bounce back against Valencia, who have climbed to 18th after securing seven points from a possible nine. With five wins from their last six meetings, back Diego Simeone’s men to cruise to a third consecutive victory over Los Che.

Atletico Madrid to win

-106.38 @ Nags.bet

Las Palmas v Barcelona

Saturday, February 22 – 9pm CET – Estadio Gran Canaria

After regaining their place atop the Liga standings, league leaders Barcelona will seek to solidify their title challenge against Las Palmas, who are on the opposite end of the table. Robert Lewandowski has scored in four consecutive league games, and online bookmakers are offering tempting odds of $4 for the Barca forward to strike first against Palmas.

Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer

+300 @ Nags.bet

Athletic Bilbao v Real Valladolid

Sunday, February 23 – 2pm CET – Estadio de San Mames

Athletic Bilbao, in fourth, will look to dispatch Real Valladolid, who remain bottom of the league after a five-game losing streak. The hosts currently enjoy better form, so expect them to stretch their 15-game unbeaten run in La Liga.

Athletic Bilbao over 2.5 goals

+107 @ Nags.bet

Real Madrid v Girona

Sunday, February 23 – 4:15pm CET – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Down to second after two draws and one defeat, reigning champions Real Madrid will be raring to go against Girona, who slipped to 10th after back-to-back defeats against Bilbao and Getafe. Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick on Wednesday night in their Champions League win over Manchester City, and the top online betting sites are paying $3.75 for the France captain to break the deadlock against their visitors.

Kylian Mbappe first goalscorer

+275 @ Nags.bet

Getafe v Real Betis

Sunday, February 23 – 6:30pm CET – Estadio Coliseum

Getafe are 13th on the table with 30 points, while Betis are five positions higher with two more points. Unbeaten in their last six La Liga games, with four wins and two draws, back the hosts to overcome a Betis side that has lost thrice over the same period.

Getafe to win

+164 @ Nags.bet

Real Sociedad v Leganes

Sunday, February 23 – 9pm CET – Reale Arena

Real Sociedad are 11th on the table with 31 points, while Leganes are dangerously close to the drop zone. The hosts have prevailed in this fixture, making them strong favorites to claim a third straight win over their struggling opponents.

Real Sociedad to win both halves

+132 @ Nags.bet

Sevilla v Real Mallorca

Monday, February 24 – 9pm CET – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium

Sevilla, in 12th, will be hoping to return to the top half of the table with a win over Mallorca, who are three points above them in seventh. Unbeaten in their last six league meetings in Seville, with five wins and a draw, the Andalusian side are poised to extend their streak.

Sevilla to win

+112 @ Nags.bet