Once again, Barcelona have run away with La Liga. The Blaugrana are set to raise the league trophy once again with a 10-point edge over Atletico Madrid, and they are heavy favorites to win a double when they take on Valencia in the Copa Del Rey at the end of May. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid look set to finish in second and third in some order, but Spain’s fourth Champions League spot is completely up for grabs at the moment. Familiar names like Sevilla and Valencia are battling upstarts Getafe and Alaves for fourth place, and thus far the smaller clubs hold the edge. Getafe are on 46 points and Alaves are on 44 points, while Sevilla have 43 and Valencia have 40 points. That will be an incredible battle down the stretch.
La Liga Betting Odds at BookMaker.eu
March 29
Girona FC +172
Athletic Bilbao +188
Draw +199
Over/Under 2
Athletic Bilbao have surged up the table following a disappointing start to the season. The club is currently sitting in ninth place in La Liga, and Bilbao are as defensive-minded as anyone in the league. They are tied for the third-fewest goals in the league with 28 goals through 28 matches, but their redoubled defensive efforts have them getting results. Bilbao picked up an eyebrow raising 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in their last match before the international break.
March 30
Getafe CF -106
CD Leganes +368
Draw +211
Over/Under 1.5 and 2
Celta Vigo +160
Villarreal CF +175
Draw +232
Over/Under 2.5
FC Barcelona -523
Espanyol Barcelona +1224
Draw +652
Over/Under 3.5 and 4
Deportivo Alaves +411
Atletico Madrid -125
Draw +235
Over/Under 2
I can’t remember seeing a total of 1.5 and 2 yet in La Liga this season, but Getafe have been able to lock down opponents. They have picked up a result in seven straight league matches, and Leganes have the second-worst offense in the league, averaging less than a goal a game.
Villarreal have climbed out of the relegation zone for now, but they need to avoid a loss to Celta Vigo this weekend. Celta Vigo are just four points behind them and a win for the hosts would narrow the gap between these teams to a razor thin margin.
Although Alaves are in fifth place and hosting Atletico, oddsmakers aren’t a real believer in this team. They have just 31 goals, and they have largely got to this point with their defense. Of course, Atletico have the best defense in La Liga, so this one should be low scoring.
March 31
Real Valladolid +159
Real Sociedad +191
Draw +202
Over/Under 2
Sevilla FC +108
Valencia CF +242
Draw +248
Over/Under 2.5
Rayo Vallecano +183
Real Betis +147
Draw +242
Over/Under 2.5 and 3
UD Levante +172
SD Eibar +148
Draw +257
Over/Under 2.5 and 3
Real Madrid -821
SD Huesca +1700
Draw +791
Over/Under 3.5 and 4
Real Valladolid scored a huge road win over Eibar two weeks ago to create some breathing room between themselves and the bottom of the table. They are slight favorites to keep that momentum going for another week against mid-table Real Sociedad.
The clash between Sevilla and Valencia could determine which team eventually gets Spain’s last Champions League spot. Valencia have an incredible 16 draws this season, but they have only lost four times and that has them in a good spot. Meanwhile, Sevilla are considered the team most likely to catch Getafe, but they have had some down stretches that have cost them in the past.
There isn’t much at stake when Real Madrid hosts SD Huesca, but this game could be the biggest blowout of the week. Zinedine Zidane is back and rumor has it that he will have a massive budget to work with this offseason in Real Madrid’s bid to return to greatness. That means even games against lowly league sides are important for starters looking to keep their spots next year.
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