The 95th season of Spain’s top football league, LALIGA EA SPORTS, officially starting on August 15. This fixture is part of the wider La Liga predictions for the current matchweek, where each game is assessed in the context of form and scheduling.
This season promises to bring excitement, new players, and intense matches to stadiums all over the country. The defending champions, FC Barcelona, will start their title defense with a tough away game against Mallorca on August 16.
Real Madrid, now led by Xabi Alonso, will kick off their season with a home game against Osasuna. The newly promoted teams, Levante, Elche, and Real Oviedo, are entering La Liga with big dreams, but they will have to face challenging first matches against Alaves, Betis, and Villarreal.
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Girona vs Rayo Vallecano
Girona starts the season at home against Rayo Vallecano, hoping to continue their great top-four finish from last year while keeping their exciting style of play, even with some players leaving.
Rayo, who did well in the middle of the table last season, have made some small improvements but usually have a hard time playing away from home at the beginning of the season.
Girona’s strong home performance and creative midfield might create a good vibe.
DC 1X (Girona to Win or Draw)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Villarreal vs R. Oviedo
Under the leadership of coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, Villarreal is looking to continue their success from last season, where they earned a place in the UEFA Champions League. New players like Alberto Moleiro, and athletes such as Gerard Moreno are ready to make a big difference.
Real Oviedo is back in the top league after 24 years and is up against a tough challenge in their first game of the season. Coach Veljko Paunovic has selected a team of 23 players, including Borja Sánchez and Alex Cardero, to take on Villarreal. Even though they haven’t made many new signings, Oviedo’s recent games show they are ready for the challenge ahead.
Villarreal has strong attackers like Gerard Moreno and new talents like Alberto Moleiro, who should be too much for the newcomers.
1 (Villarreal to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Mallorca vs Barcelona
Mallorca is set to host the defending champions, Barcelona, at Son Moix, making it a tough start for the Catalans. Mallorca is recognized for their strong home performance and their ability to be hard to beat.
Barcelona, who are expected to keep their title, have talented players like Lamine Yamal and have strengthened their squad, but playing away against teams with solid defenses like Mallorca can be tough.
Mallorca’s strong home play could be frustrating for Barcelona, but in the end, Barca’s skill should shine through.
2 (Barcelona to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Alaves vs Levante
Alaves will play against the promoted team Levante at Mendizorroza, where they hope to keep up their strong defense from last season when they managed to stay in the league. Coudet has stressed the importance of a high-pressure strategy and aims to make survival easier this season.
Levante, making their comeback to LaLiga, have brought in experienced players, but teams that get promoted often struggle at first. They won the Segunda Division championship, which allowed them to return to La Liga after being away for three seasons.
With Alaves having the home advantage and showing good tactical discipline under Luis Garcia, they should have the upper hand.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Valencia vs Real Sociedad
Valencia will play against Real Sociedad at Mestalla, and both teams are looking to secure spots in Europe.
Valencia, who ended up in the middle of the standings last season, has made some changes. With new head coach Carlos Corberan at the helm, Valencia hopes to build on a promising preseason. The team, strengthened by six new signings, is expected to show a refreshed and competitive lineup.
Sociedad plays a game focused on possession and has some really talented players. Under the management of Imanol Alguacil, they have gone through major changes, including losing key midfielder Martin Odegaard. Even with these changes, they still remain a strong team, with Mikel Oyarzabal leading the offense.
DC X2 (Real Sociedad to Win or Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Celta Vigo vs Getafe
Celta Vigo starts their match at Balaídos against Getafe, looking to do better than last season’s ups and downs with new players strengthening their offense. They’ve really improved their attack. Borja Iglesias is back, becoming an important forward again. Ferran Jutgla has come from Club Brugge, and Bryan Zaragoza is on loan from Bayern Munich, bringing speed and more options on the wings.
Getafe, who are really good at causing trouble under Jose Bordalas, do well in tough games but might not have enough creativity. Last season, Getafe had a hard time being consistent, losing a lot of games and especially having trouble when playing away.
Celta’s home fans and style could make a difference.
1 (Celta Vigo to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Ath Bilbao vs Sevilla
Ath Bilbao is set to play against Sevilla at San Mames, where the Basque team’s intense pressing under Ernesto Valverde usually puts a lot of pressure on their opponents. Valverde’s defensive strategy focuses on a tight formation, clever pressing signals, and taking advantage of turnovers high on the field. Athletic is often among the best teams for keeping clean sheets and limiting expected goals against.
Sevilla is in the process of rebuilding after a tough season and has brought in new players, but they are facing a challenging beginning. Chidera Ejuke and Stanis Idumbo have returned to training and are ready to travel, but they are not likely to start.They have also signed Chilean left-back Gabriel Suazo, which strengthens their defensive options.
Athletic’s strong home advantage and team unity should give them the upper hand.
1 (Ath Bilbao to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Espanyol vs Atl. Madrid
Espanyol is going to play against Atletico Madrid at RCDE Stadium. They are feeling confident because they haven’t lost in their last four games against Atletico, which includes some draws with this team.
Atletico Madrid is expected to be a strong contender for the title, thanks to Diego Simeone’s solid defense. On the offensive side, Julian Alvarez has become a big player. He scored more than 20 goals in his first season, and now he is seen as a key part of Atletico’s attack.
Atletico comes in with good tactics and strong leadership from Simeone. Overall, Atletico is the favorite, but Espanyol has the energy and the crowd support to make this game a tough start.
2 (Atl. Madrid to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Elche vs Betis
Elche, another team that got promoted, is hosting Real Betis at Martinez Valero, hoping to make a strong impression with their well-organized team. In the Segunda division, they only let in 34 goals over 43 games, which is the best defensive record among the teams that got promoted.
Betis, led by Manuel Pellegrini, did really well last season and have goals to play in Europe, but a big problem is that Isco will be out for about three months because of an injury, which really hurts Betis’ creativity in the midfield. Betis have officially registered their eight new signings from the summer.
Elche has the right setup and the advantage of playing at home to really challenge Betis, while Betis needs to quickly adjust to fill in the gaps.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Real Madrid vs Osasuna
Real Madrid kicks off their Bernabeu season against Osasuna. This summer, Xabi Alonso became the new head coach of Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe joined the team last summer and is bringing back excitement for their title hopes. During preseason and training, he has really stood out under Alonso.
Osasuna finished solidly in 9th place last season. They will be led by their new head coach Lisci, and this match will be his first game in charge.
Considering Real Madrid’s stronger squad, the advantage of playing at home, and Osasuna’s transition with a new coach, a comfortable win for Real Madrid seems very likely.
1 & T1 2+ (Real Madrid Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Kindly be advised that all odds are accurate as of the publication date and time indicated, and they may be subject to alterations.
Look ahead to La Liga Matchweek 2 predictions as the season progresses.
