La Liga Matchday 35 preview, top picks & best soccer odds

With Real Madrid securing a historic 36th La Liga title, the focus turns to the relegation battle and the race for European places. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for all 10 games on Matchday 35 of the Spanish Primera Division.

Deportivo Alaves vs Girona

Friday, May 10 – 9pm CEST – Mendizorrotza Stadium

On track to finish second on the table after their thrilling victory over Barcelona last Saturday, Girona will look to extend their impressive streak with a solid performance against Alaves. Leading the race for the Golden Boot, expect Girona striker Artem Dovbyk to extend his scoring streak to six matches.

Real Mallorca vs Las Palmas

Saturday, May 11 – 2pm CEST – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Still dangerously close to the relegation zone, Real Mallorca will be hoping to secure crucial points when they host a Las Palmas side that has copped seven successive defeats. On a slightly better run than their opponents, expect a marginal win by Mallorca in what is historically a low-scoring fixture.

Villarreal vs Sevilla

Saturday, May 11 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadi de la Ceramica

Villarreal will look to continue their push for European football with victory over Sevilla. However, with both teams boasting four wins from their last seven matches, anticipate a fiercely contested affair, reminiscent of their previous meetings.

Granada vs Real Madrid

Saturday, May 11 – 6:30pm CEST – Estadio Los Carmenes

Expect a commanding performance by Real Madrid, who advanced into the Champions League final following Wednesday’s victory over Bayern Munich. The newly crowned La Liga champions should convincingly beat Granada, who they have defeated in 18 of their last 19 encounters.

Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna

Saturday, May 11 – 9pm CEST – Estadio de San Mames

Athletic Bilbao, fifth on the table, need to win this week to keep touch with Atletico Madrid in the race for a Champions League spot. Having incurred just one loss from their last four games, expect a robust defensive performance against 13th-placed Osasuna, who concede far more than they score.

Cadiz vs Getafe

Sunday, May 12 – 2pm CEST – Estadio de Balaídos

Relegation-threatened Cadiz desperately need three points against visiting Getafe, who are sitting comfortably in 10th. However, both teams are struggling for form. With three of their last four meetings ending in a stalemate, another deadlock is a real possibility.

Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Sunday, May 12 – 4:15pm CEST – Wanda Metropolitano

On course to secure Champions League football, Atletico Madrid, with four wins from their last five games, should collect maximum points against Celta Vigo — a side they have beaten five consecutive times.

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano

Sunday, May 12 – 6:30pm CEST – Mestalla Stadium

Still in the race for European football, Valencia could certainly use three points. Likewise, Rayo Vallecano, who sit two places above the relegation zone, could also benefit from a win. Given how both sides are struggling to find form, this could be a low-scoring encounter.

Real Betis vs Almeria

Sunday, May 12 – 9pm CEST – Estadio Benito Villamarín

With three wins from their last four, Real Betis — in the race to secure European football — should manage a win and a clean sheet over already-relegated Almeria.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad

Monday, May 13 – 9pm CEST – Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic

Sitting third on the table, Barcelona will face stern opposition against Real Sociedad, who are aiming for European football. With five wins from their last seven games, Barca will look to club top-scorer Robert Lewandowski, who has netted four times in his last two appearances.

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