La Liga Matchday 5 betting preview & top picks

The Spanish Primera Division returns this weekend after the first international break of the campaign. Below are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 5 of La Liga 2024-25.

Real Betis v Leganes

Friday, September 13 – 9pm CEST – Estadio Benito Villamarin

Real Betis are winless in their first three games of season, while Leganes have collected five points from their first four matches. Nevertheless, with four consecutive wins against Leganes at the Benito Villamarin, back the Beticos to win on home soil.

Real Mallorca v Villarreal

Saturday, September 14 – 2pm CEST – Estadi Mallorca Son Moix

Villarreal are fourth on the table with eight points, while hosts Mallorca are six places behind with five points. Unbeaten against Mallorca last season, anticipate a marginal win by the visitors.

Espanyol v Deportivo Alaves

Saturday, September 14 – 4:15pm CEST – Stage Front Stadium

Sixth-placed Alaves enjoy a three-point cushion over hosts Espanyol in the Spanish top flight. However, given their three consecutive home wins against Alaves, another victory by the hosts is highly probable.

Sevilla v Getafe

Saturday, September 14 – 6:30pm CEST – Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium

Condemned to the relegation zone after four games, hosts Sevilla hope to secure their first win of the season against Getafe, who are one point ahead despite having a game in hand. With two wins from three meetings last season, expect the hosts to secure maximum points at home.

Real Sociedad v Real Madrid

Saturday, September 14 – 9pm CEST – Reale Seguros Stadium

Second on the table on eight points, champions Real Madrid will be eager to extend their winning run over hosts Real Sociedad. After netting twice in his last match before the international break, online bookmakers are paying +140 for Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe to score any time.

Celta Vigo v Real Valladolid

Sunday, September 15 – 2pm CEST – Estadio Abanca Balaidos

Celta Vigo will be hoping to bounce back against newly promoted Real Valladolid, who were thrashed 7-0 by Barcelona a fortnight ago. Already enjoying a decent start to the campaign, anticipate the Sky Blues to win against Paulo Pezzolano’s side.

Girona v Barcelona

Sunday, September 15 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadi Montilivi

League leaders Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start with a win over Girona, who are five points behind. Leading the race for the Golden Boot with four goals, back Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski to score any time at +110 with leading soccer betting sites.

Las Palmas v Athletic Bilbao

Sunday, September 15 – 6:30pm CEST – Gran Canaria Stadium

Las Palmas are in the relegation zone after failing to win any of their first four games, while Athletic Bilbao are five places above them. Therefore, expect Bilbao to secure a win over Palmas — just as they did on two occasions last season.

Atletico Madrid v Valencia

Sunday, September 15 – 9pm CEST – Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium

Atletico Madrid sit third on eight points, while Valencia are bottom of the league, having lost three of their first four games. Expect Diego Simeone’s side to make it five wins in their last five home games against Valencia.

Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna

Monday, September 16 – 9pm CEST – Estadio de Vallecas

Hosts Rayo Vallecano sit 11th on four points, three points behind Osasuna who are in seventh. Having triumphed in their last two meetings at the Vallecas Stadium, the hosts are expected to secure maximum points.

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