La Liga betting tips, prop picks & best odds | Matchday 17

Matchday 17 of La Liga 2024-25 promises a series of thrilling encounters as the league table continues to take shape. Here are our free soccer betting predictions for this weekend’s action in the Spanish Primera Division.

Real Valladolid v Valencia

Friday, December 13 – 9pm CET – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

Real Valladolid remain rooted to the foot of the table after suffering their third consecutive defeat against Las Palmas, while Valencia sit one position above them after losing their last two games. Victorious in their last meeting, back Los Ches to squeeze out a win against La Liga’s worst defence.

Espanyol v Osasuna

Saturday, December 14 – 2pm CET – Stage Front Stadium

Winless in their last four games, with three draws and a defeat, seventh-placed Osasuna will be eager to return to winning ways against Espanyol, who sit third from bottom. Ante Budimir has struck four times in his last three league games for Osasuna, and online bookmakers are paying +160 for the Croatian forward to extend that streak.

Real Mallorca v Girona

Saturday, December 14 – 4:15pm CET – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Mallorca are eighth on the table with 24 points, while Girona — who lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek — are a position behind with two fewer points. Already beaten by Mallorca twice this calendar year, the visitors might struggle against their well-rested opponents.

Sevilla v Celta Vigo

Saturday, December 14 – 6:30pm CET – Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium

Celta Vigo climbed to 10th after their 2-0 win over Mallorca last time out, while Sevilla slipped to 13th following their 4-3 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Given that four of their last five meetings have ended all square, the spoils could be shared once again.

Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid

Saturday, December 14 – 9pm CET – Estadio de Vallecas

Second-placed Real Madrid will be looking to put pressure on leaders Barcelona when they face Rayo Vallecano, who are 10 places below them. Vinicius Jr scored his 15th goal of the campaign during Madrid’s Champions League win over Atalanta, and top sports betting sites are paying +120 for the Brazilian to add to his tally.

Atletico Madrid v Getafe

Sunday, December 15 – 2pm CET – Metropolitano Stadium

Third-placed Atletico Madrid will be keen to maintain their relevance in the title race when they host Getafe, sitting 15th. Atleti’s Julian Alvarez got on the scoresheet during their Champions League win over Slovan Bratislava, and leading soccer betting sites are paying +110 for the Argentine to find the back of the net.

Deportivo Alaves v Athletic Bilbao

Sunday, December 15 – 4:15pm CET – Mendizorrotza Stadium

Athletic Bilbao, sitting fourth, will fancy their chances against Alaves, who are 16th on the table. Winless in their last four games, the hosts might struggle to contain a free-scoring Bilbao side that has won four successive matches.

Real Sociedad v Las Palmas

Sunday, December 15 – 6:30pm CET – Reale Arena

Sociedad climbed to sixth after their 3-0 win over Leganes, while Las Palmas are 14th after their 2-1 triumph over Valladolid. The defensively solid hosts are unbeaten in their last six games against the Amarillos, so expect the trend to continue.

Villarreal v Real Betis

Sunday, December 15 – 6:30pm CET – Estadio de la Ceramica

Following a rough patch of two draws and a defeat, sixth-placed Villarreal will be aiming to regain momentum against 11th-placed Real Betis, who are winless in their last five. Winners of their last encounter, the Yellow Submarine should be good enough to secure maximum points against their struggling guests.

Barcelona v Leganes

Sunday, December 15 – 9pm CET – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

After dropping points in four of their last five games, league leaders Barcelona will be looking to steady the ship with a convincing display against Leganes. Ferran Torres scored a brace during Barca’s midweek win over Borussia Dortmund in the UCL, and top bookies are offering +130 for the Spain forward to strike again.

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