BettingPlanet.com brings you free picks and predictions for every La Liga fixture in Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 Spanish Primera Division season.
La Liga Matchday 2 preview, betting picks & top odds
La Liga has a host of thrilling matches lined up this weekend. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 2 of the 2024/25 Spanish Primera Division.
Celta Vigo v Valencia
Friday, August 23 – 7pm CEST – Estadio Abanca-Balaidos
Beaten 2-1 by Barcelona on the opening weekend, Valencia will be hoping to return to winning ways against Celta Vigo — the joint league leaders following their win over Alaves. With their previous two meetings featuring plenty of goals, both sides have a strong chance of scoring.
Both teams to score
Sevilla v Villarreal
Friday, August 23 – 9:30pm CEST – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium
Sevilla and Villarreal will be chasing their first wins of the season, having drawn against Las Palmas and Atletico Madrid, respectively. Expect both sides to find the back of the net, as they have in their last five meetings.
Both teams to score
Osasuna v Real Mallorca
Saturday, August 24 – 5pm CEST – El Sadar Stadium
Real Mallorca held champions Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw last Sunday, while Osasuna will feel they could have done better in their 1-1 draw with newly promoted Leganes. Winless against Mallorca last season, Osasuna could be vulnerable on home soil.
Real Mallorca to win
Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao
Saturday, August 24 – 7pm CEST – Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic
Barcelona will be aiming to secure two consecutive wins when they host Athletic Bilbao. After Robert Lewandowski netted twice on the opening weekend, online bookmakers are paying +120 for the Barca striker to score against Bilbao.
Robert Lewandowski anytime goalscorer
Espanyol v Real Sociedad
Saturday, August 24 – 9:30pm CEST – Estadi Cornella-El Prat
Real Sociedad will be determined to make up for their home loss to Rayo Vallecano when they face Espanyol, who went down to Real Valladolid in their opener. While they are on the road, Sociedad have won six of the last seven meetings between these teams.
Real Sociedad to win
Getafe v Rayo Vallecano
Saturday, August 24 – 9:30pm CEST – Estadio Coliseum
Getafe held Athletic Bilbao to a 1-1 draw in their opener, while Rayo Vallecano beat Real Sociedad 2-1. With four of their last five meetings ending in draws, and three of those finishing goalless, anticipate another tightly contested match.
Not both teams to score
Real Madrid v Real Valladolid
Sunday, August 25 – 5pm CEST – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Although newly promoted Real Valladolid secured a shock 1-0 win over Espanyol in Matchday 1, their dream start could be halted by champions Real Madrid, who will be determined to bounce back after stumbling against Mallorca.
Not both teams to score
Leganes v Las Palmas
Sunday, August 25 – 7pm CEST – Estadio Municipal de Butarque
Las Palmas and newly promoted Leganes have a point apiece after securing draws in Matchday 1. With their recent encounters being low-scoring affairs, expect the trend to continue this weekend.
Not both teams to score
Deportivo Alaves vs Real Betis
Sunday, August 25 – 7:15pm CEST – Mendizorrotza Stadium
Deportivo Alaves fell to Celta Vigo in Matchday 1, while Real Betis secured a valuable point against Girona. Given the low-scoring nature of this encounter last season, another close contest could be on the cards.
Under 2.5 total goals
Atletico Madrid v Girona
Sunday, August 25 – 9:30pm CEST – Estadio Metropolitano
Both winless after the opening weekend, Atletico Madrid and Girona will be eager to secure victory on Sunday. Atleti have won each of their last three matches against Girona at the Metropolitano, and that trend looks set to continue.
Atletico Madrid to win
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