La Liga Matchday 8 betting tips & goalscorer odds

Matches are coming thick and fast in the Spanish Primera Division. These are our free soccer betting picks and predictions for Matchday 8 of the 2024-25 La Liga season.

Real Valladolid v Real Mallorca

Friday, September 27 – 9pm CEST – Estadio Jose Zorrilla

Sixth-placed Mallorca will be hoping to secure a third consecutive win against relegation-threatened Real Valladolid, who hold the league’s worst defensive record. Unbeaten against Valladolid last season, expect Mallorca to secure three points away from home.

Getafe v Alaves

Saturday, September 28 – 2pm CEST – Estadio Coliseum

Eighth-placed Alaves will be looking to secure victory on the road against winless Getafe, who are second from bottom. Victorious in their last meeting, expect a marginal win by the visitors.

Rayo Vallecano v Leganes

Saturday, September 28 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadio de Vallecas

Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to secure three crucial points against Leganes, who are in the bottom half of the table. Expect the hosts — who did the double on Leganes in their last meeting in the Segunda Division — to secure maximum points.

Real Sociedad v Valencia

Saturday, September 28 – 6:30pm CEST – Reale Seguros Stadium

Although level on five points, Real Sociedad will be eager to secure their second win of the season against visiting Valencia. Expect a win by Sociedad, who beat Valencia home and away last season.

Osasuna v Barcelona

Saturday, September 28 – 9pm CEST – El Sadar Stadium

League leaders Barcelona will be aiming to extend their perfect start with a win over Osasuna, who sit in seventh. Robert Lewandowski leads the race for the Golden Boot with seven goals from his first seven league games, and leading sports betting sites are paying -120.48 for the Barca striker in the anytime goalscorer market.

Celta Vigo v Girona

Sunday, September 29 – 2pm CEST – Estadio de Balaidos

Celta Vigo are 10th on the table while Girona are two places behind them. Although the visitors were victorious in their last two meetings, expect Celta —who have started the season strongly — to carry the day.

Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla

Sunday, September 29 – 4:15pm CEST – Estadio de San Mames

Athletic Bilbao, in fifth place, will be aiming to secure all three points against Sevilla, who are in the bottom half of the table. Triumphant in both meetings last season, expect Bilbao to register their fourth consecutive win of the season.

Real Betis v Espanyol

Sunday, September 29 – 6:30pm CEST – Estadio Benito Villamarín

Real Betis are 11th on the table while Espanyol are three places below them. Unbeaten at home against Espanyol in their last four meetings, expect the hosts to reap maximum points.

Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid

Sunday, September 29 – 9pm CEST – Metropolitano Stadium

Atletico are set to have a fiery encounter with champions Real Madrid in Sunday’s Madrid derby. Vinicius Jr. has netted thrice in the league this season, and online bookmakers are paying $2.75 for the Brazilian playmaker to score any time against Atleti.

Villarreal v Las Palmas

Monday, September 30 – 9pm CEST – Estadio de la Ceramica

Fourth-placed Villarreal will be confident of securing all three points against winless Las Palmas, who are at the foot of the table. With six goals in his first seven league games, back Villarreal’s Ayoze Perez to score at +160 with Bovada.

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