La Liga Matchday 4 betting preview, free picks & goalscorer odds

This weekend is set to feature an exciting round of matches in the La Liga.

Here are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 4 of the 2024/25 Spanish Primera Division.

Barcelona v Real Valladolid

Saturday, August 31 – 5:00pm CEST – Estadio Olimpico de Montjuic
League leaders Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start with a win over newly promoted Real Valladolid.

With three goals in his first three games, leading soccer betting sites are paying -138.89 for Barca’s Robert Lewandowski in the anytime goalscorer market.

Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid

Saturday, August 31 – 7:00pm CEST – Estadio de San Mames
Separated by a point, Athletic Bilbao will be eager to leapfrog Atletico Madrid with a win on Saturday.

With three wins from their last four meetings, the hosts could once again outwit Diego Simeone’s side.

Espanyol v Rayo Vallecano

Saturday, August 31 – 7:15pm CEST – Stage Front Stadium
In the relegation zone with one point, hosts Espanyol have a tough assignment against Rayo Vallecano, who have four points.

Victorious on their last three visits to Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano could snatch all three points against the newly promoted side.

Leganes v Real Mallorca

Saturday, August 31 – 9:30pm CEST – Estadio Municipal Butarque
Newly promoted Leganes enjoy a three-point cushion over Real Mallorca, who are winless in their first three matches.

Given their solid start to the campaign, back Leganes to secure maximum points at home.

Valencia v Villarreal

Saturday, August 31 – 9:30pm CEST – Mestalla Stadium
Valencia sit at the foot of the table after three consecutive defeats, while Villarreal are second with seven points.

Given their poor start in the league, Valencia could fall to defeat against an in-form Villarreal side.

Alaves v Las Palmas

Sunday, September 1 – 5:00pm CEST – Mendizorrotza Stadium
Las Palmas will be confident after forcing a draw with Real Madrid, while Alaves will be spurred by their mid-week victory over Real Sociedad.

However, given that this fixture has ended in a stalemate in three of their last four meetings, another draw is highly probable.

Osasuna v Celta Vigo

Sunday, September 1 – 5:00pm CEST – El Sadar Stadium
Celta Vigo have six points from three games, while Osasuna have four points over the same period.

Unbeaten in their last three trips to Pamplona, anticipate Celta Vigo to reap maximum points.

Sevilla v Girona

Sunday, September 1 – 7:00pm CEST – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium
Girona are in the top half of the table, while Sevilla sit a point above the drop zone.

Expect Girona to secure maximum points over Sevilla, whom they have defeated in their last five meetings.

Getafe v Real Sociedad

Sunday, September 1 – 7:15pm CEST – Coliseum Stadium
Real Sociedad are a point ahead of their hosts, who have drawn their first two games.

Unbeaten in their last three meetings, anticipate a marginal win by the visitors.

Real Madrid v Real Betis

Sunday, September 1 – 9:30pm CEST – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Champions Real Madrid will be hoping to return to winning ways following Thursday night’s disappointing 1-1 draw away to Las Palmas.

Nevertheless, given that Betis have a psychological edge over Madrid — with three consecutive draws — back this tie to end in a stalemate with Bovada.

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