La Liga Matchday 29 preview, betting tips & goalscorer picks

The 2023/24 La Liga season continues this weekend with a top-four clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona taking top billing. Here are our soccer betting tips for every game of Matchday 29.

Real Sociedad vs Cadiz

Friday, March 15 – 9pm CET – Reale Arena

An unlikely 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid last weekend provided Cadiz with vital points in their fight to avoid relegation. Still two points back from safety, they head to San Sebastian this weekend as heavy underdogs against Real Sociedad. In their own battle for a top-six spot, the home side should be too strong, but given they have conceded in each of their past nine, look for extra value in a high-scoring match.

Mallorca vs Granada

Saturday, March 16 – 2pm CET – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Sitting just five points above the drop zone, Mallorca will be keen to secure some much-needed points against the struggling Granada this weekend. Bound for relegation and winless in their past eight, the end of the season looks bleak for the visitors. However, they have won the past five matches between the sides, which suggests that this may be closer than expected.

Osasuna vs Real Madrid

Saturday, March 16 – 4:15pm CET – Estadio El Sadar

Comfortably seven points clear at the top of the La Liga table, Real Madrid look set to continue on their title charge this weekend as they head to Pamplona. Sitting in 10th spot, Osasuna have been impressive this season, but should be no match for the Spanish giants. As La Liga bookmakers have Real Madrid as comfortable favourites, look towards their strong defensive record after conceding just four goals in their past seven matches.

Getafe vs Girona

Saturday, March 16 – 6:30pm CET – Estadio Coliseum

Locked in a battle for second place with Barcelona, Girona returned to form with a vital three points against Osasuna last weekend. Hoping to build some momentum into the final part of the season, they face Getafe on the road. Out-of-form, Getafe have now gone four matches without a win, something that looks set to continue after losing to the Catalan side 3-0 earlier this season.

Athletic Club vs Deportivo Alaves

Saturday, March 16 – 9pm CET – San Mames Barria

With Atletico Madrid dropping points last week, Athletic Club now have the chance to jump inside the top four with a win. Facing Basque rival Deportivo Alaves, Athletic Club are strongly favoured with La Liga betting sites given they are undefeated in the past six matches between the sides. After keeping a clean sheet in their past three matches, look for added value in the home side continuing their form at the back, as Alaves hold one of the worst attacking records in the league.

Sevilla vs Celta Vigo

Sunday, March 17 – 2pm CET – Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

After spending most of the season down the bottom of the table, Sevilla have found form over recent weeks, losing just one of their past seven matches. Looking to continue their good form this weekend, they face Celta Vigo, a side fighting for survival. With the home side in greater form and unbeaten in their past seven meetings, they come in as rightful favourites with online bookmakers.

Las Palmas vs Almeria

Sunday, March 17 – 4:15pm CET – Estadio de Gran Canaria

After exceeding all expectations to start the season, Las Palmas have struggled in recent weeks with just one win from their past seven matches. As they look to end the season on a positive note, they face the last-placed Almeria this weekend. At home and facing a winless side, Las Palmas offer great value for the win at -105.26 with Bovada.

Villarreal vs Valencia

Sunday, March 17 – 4:15pm CET – Estadio de la Ceramica

On a run of eight league matches unbeaten, Villarreal head into this weekend in excellent form as they host local rivals Valencia. Always an exciting clash between these two mid-table sides, the visitors are looking for their first win at the Estadio de la Ceramica since 2017. Despite Valencia sitting higher on the table, they are scoreless in their past two away matches, whilst the hosts scored five goals in their previous home game.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis

Sunday, March 17 – 6:30pm CET – Estadio de Vallecas

After successive defeats, Real Betis have dropped out of the top six this week as they sit one point behind Real Sociedad. Hoping to keep their European hopes alive, they head to Madrid this weekend, hoping to extend and 11-match unbeaten streak against Rayo Vallecano. With just one win since October, the home side look set to struggle again, while the visitors offer great value at +210 for the win with top soccer bookmakers.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Sunday, March 17 – 9pm CET – Estadio Civitas Metropolitano

In the marquee match of the weekend, Barcelona will be looking to continue their nine-match winning streak as they face the inconsistent Atletico Madrid. That said, Atletico will be full of confidence heading into this clash after they knocked Inter Milan out of the Champions League during the week. While the match odds are quite even, note that six of the past seven matches between the sides have gone under 2.5 total goals.

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