LaLiga 2025/26 is now in Matchweek 5, which runs from Friday, September 19 to Monday, September 22. Within the current set of La Liga predictions, fixtures like this are influenced by tactical approach, momentum, and squad availability.
This round kicks off on Friday night and goes all weekend long, featuring games that will challenge both the top teams and the underdogs.
As the season picks up speed, the big teams in Spain are trying to keep their winning streaks, while other teams are battling to move up the standings. The newly promoted teams are still looking for big wins, and fans can look forward to exciting derby matches, strategic battles, and lots of goals during this matchweek.
Below, you can find all the fixtures along with the kickoff times.
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Betis vs Real Sociedad
Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, is a team that wants to have possession and control the pace through Deossa and Fornals, while Cucho Hernandez and Antony lead the attack. They are very dangerous at home, but their defense can struggle against technical teams. After playing 5 matches, they have only one win, along with 3 draws and a loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding the same amount.
Real Sociedad, led by Sergio Francisco, is a stable team with a creative midfield. Barrenetxea and Oyarzabal are the key players in the attack, while Marin and Gorrotxategi provide balance in the midfield. The team can play both with possession and in transition. They didn’t start the season well, and after 4 matches, they are still without a win, having 2 draws and 2 losses. In these 4 matches, they have scored 4 goals and conceded 6.
Betis will take the initiative, but Sociedad is skilled at exploiting open spaces. However, we give the advantage to the home team, who have created more goal-scoring chances in recent matches.
1 (Betis to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Girona vs Levante
Girona has been a surprise in recent seasons, playing attractive and fast football. However, their form dropped during the last season, and they just can’t seem to find a solution. They are currently at the bottom of the table with only one point after 4 matches, which includes one draw and three losses. It’s clear they have defensive issues, having conceded 11 goals while only scoring 2. The team is led by the Spaniard Michel, and in attack, they have Vanat, Roca, and Asprilla.
Levante, as a newcomer, relies on teamwork and fighting spirit. The team often plays with a deep block and waits for chances through counterattacks. Their problem is that they give in too easily under constant pressure. The team is under the leadership of Julian Calero, and they have a strong attack with Romero and Etta Eyong, while Martinez Andres and Rey provide support behind them. They are in the same situation as today’s opponent, with one draw and three losses, having scored 5 goals and conceded 9.
Girona will try to control the game, while Levante will aim to hold on with defense and look for their chance from set pieces. This is a great opportunity for the home team to secure their first win of the season.
1 (Girona to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Real Madrid vs Espanyol
Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso is one of the strongest teams in Europe. Vinicius, Rodrygo, and Mbappe are key players in the attack, while Tchouameni, Valverde, and Diaz control the midfield. They started the season excellently, achieving 4 wins in 4 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding only 2. In the Champions League on Tuesday, they played at home against the French team Marseille and won 2:1.
Espanyol is in transition and seems to have found their form. Fernandez Jaen or Garcia are the main threats in the attack, and Lozano holds the midfield. The team is led by Gonzalez Manolo and has also started the season well. After 4 matches, they are still unbeaten, with 3 wins and 1 draw. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 5.
Real is the favorite for the match and will have full control, and we expect them to win, but Espanyol has started strong and we anticipate a brilliant moment in the game.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Alaves vs Sevilla
Alaves is a team that knows how to be tough at home. They started the season in a mixed form and after playing 4 matches, they are in seventh place with 7 points. The team is led by Eduardo Coudet, and Martinez and Vicente are key players in the attack, while the defense is strong with Tenaglia and Garces. They have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 4 goals and conceding 3.
Sevilla, under Matias Almeyda, is trying to bring stability back to their game. The central striker is Romero, with Agoume and Vargas on the wings, and the midfield with Gudelj and Agoume is solid. They started the season with two losses, followed by a win and a draw. They have scored 7 goals and conceded the same number.
Alaves will rely on defense and quick counterattacks, while Sevilla will look to control the midfield. Both teams have inconsistencies in defense, so we expect at least one goal from each side.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Villarreal vs Osasuna
Villarreal, under Marcelino, plays an attacking style of football with Pepe and Mikautadze leading the offense. Comesana and Gueye provide stability in the midfield. The team usually plays aggressively at home and often attacks a lot. After playing 4 matches, they are in 6th place, with two wins, one draw, and one loss. They have scored 8 goals and only conceded 3. In the Champions League on Tuesday, they faced Tottenham and lost 1-0.
Osasuna is a tough and disciplined team under Alessio Lisci. Garcia is the top scorer, while Oroz and Munoz support him. When playing away, they often adopt a defensive approach, with Catena leading the defense. They started the season inconsistently, and after 4 matches, they have 2 losses and 2 draws. They have scored 3 goals and conceded 2.
Villarreal is the stronger team, and we expect them to dominate at home, while Osasuna plays defensively but lacks enough individual quality.
1 (Villarreal to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Valencia vs Ath Bilbao
Valencia has a young and talented team under Carlos Corberan. Lopez and Hugo Duro are options in attack, while Guerra and Santamaria are the creative players in the midfield. The team plays with energy, but they lack experience. After playing 4 matches this season, they have achieved one win, one draw, and two losses, scoring 4 goals and conceding 8 goals in these 4 games.
Ath Bilbao is a stable team with the Williams brothers in attack and Sancet and Berenguer providing support. The midfield is disciplined, and the defense, led by Vivian, is strong. In the Champions League on Tuesday, they faced Arsenal and were completely outplayed, losing 2-0. In the league, they started with 3 wins, but in the last round, they were defeated by Alaves at home.
Valencia will rely on youth and speed, while Ath Bilbao is a more experienced and organized team. We expect a close match where the visitors will come away with 3 points.
2 (Ath Bilbao to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:1
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Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
Rayo Vallecano plays with a lot of energy and aggressive pressing. Diaz remains the leader and the biggest threat, while Palazon supports him. At home, they always fight hard, and the team is led by Inigo Perez. They started the season in a mixed form, opening with a win, but then followed by a draw and two losses.
In these 4 matches, they scored 4 goals but conceded 5.
Celta Vigo, under Claudio Giraldez, plays a bit more defensively. Borja Iglesias started the season excellently and is the biggest threat to opponents, while Duran supports him. They often lose concentration in defense and make mistakes, which is a problem for them. They have played 5 matches this season and only have one loss, but they have drawn 4 times and are still waiting for their first win this season.
Both teams have issues in their defensive line, but we give the edge to Rayo Vallecano, who will have the support of their home crowd.
1 (Rayo Vallecano to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Mallorca vs Atl. Madrid
Mallorca plays with a defensive setup and focuses on set pieces. They started the season poorly, having lost 3 out of 4 matches and drawn 1, which puts them in second to last place. They have scored 4 goals but conceded 9. The team is managed by Jagoba Arrasate, with Muriqi and Joseph leading the attack.
Atl. Madrid, under Diego Simeone, is a solid team, with Griezmann as the leader, and Sorloth and Giuliano Simeone finishing the plays. They also have a strong defense with Lenglet and Le Normand. The team is known for its discipline and compactness. They began the season with mixed results, achieving one win, two draws, and one loss. On Wednesday, they faced Liverpool in the Champions League and played excellently, even though they conceded two goals by the 6th minute. They managed to equalize the score, but lost 3 points with a goal conceded in the 92nd minute.
We expect Mallorca to play defensively, while Atletico will play patiently and wait for their moment.
2 (Atl. Madrid to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Elche vs R. Oviedo
Elche is showing a fighting spirit since returning to La Liga. Mir Rafa is the top scorer, while Febas and Mendoza are in the midfield. The team is disciplined but limited, and it can be said that they lack individual quality. They can be happy with how they started the season, still unbeaten with 3 draws and 1 win. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 4.
R. Oviedo, as a newcomer, will rely on teamwork. Ilic and Fores are in the attack, but they struggle with finishing. Their lack of experience at this level is a problem. The team is led by Veljko Paunovic and they are currently in 16th place after 4 matches played. They have achieved 1 win and 3 losses, scoring 1 goal and conceding 7.
Elche is playing more disciplined at the start of this season, and they will have the support of their home crowd. We expect them to win the match.
1 (Elche to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Barcelona vs Getafe
Barcelona under Hansi Flick has a team that mixes young players with experienced names in the world of football. Lewandowski is a classic striker, Raphinha brings freshness, and Pedri and Olmo control the midfield. The team plays with high possession and a lot of creativity.
They started the season excellently with 3 wins and a draw, scoring 13 goals and only conceding 3. On Thursday, they visited Newcastle in the Champions League and managed to earn 3 points by defeating the host 1:2.
Getafe under Bordalas is a defensive team with a lot of physical play and a strong defense. Mayoral and Liso are the main threats in attack. They can be pleased with their start to the season, currently sitting in 5th place with 9 points. They have achieved 3 wins and suffered 1 loss, scoring 6 goals and conceding 4.
We expect the home team to dominate the field and create many goal chances, while Getafe will defend with all their might.
1 (Barcelona to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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This analysis sits between La Liga Matchweek 4 predictions and La Liga Matchweek 6 predictions as the La Liga schedule moves forward.