Girona will face a huge test in their attempt to challenge Real Madrid for the top spot when they host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night in Catalonia, but before then, Real will have played against Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night. Real Betis will take a trip to Celta Vigo in search of their first league win since their 1-0 win over Las Palmas in November. Las Palmas will welcome Barcelona on Thursday, and both teams will fight to start their new year with a win.
La Liga Gameweek 19 Predictions
I have made predictions and betting tips for La Liga matchweek 19, but it is important to know that these tips are not 100 percent accurate.
Getefa vs Rayo Vallecano
The hosts lost only once in their last five league matches and are likely to bounce back to winning ways against Rayo Vallecano because the visitors are winless in their last five league matches at least.
Prediction: 2-0
Betting Tip: HWEH
Real Sociedad vs Alaves
Alaves lost to 10 men Real Madrid last time out, which has explained the reason behind their recent poor. Real Sociedad are unbeaten in their last five league matches, and their home form this season heavily suggests they would win this encounter with ease.
Prediction: 2-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Valencia vs Villarreal
Villarreal are struggling defensively, while Valencia are not sharp enough in the attack. This, to me, looks like a draw, although Valencia have amassed more points this season so far than the Yellow Submarines.
Prediction: 1-1
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Granada vs Cadiz
Cadiz drew their last five league matches on a bounce, while Granada lost four and drew one in their last five. Both teams are not in their best shape, and as a result, I believe a draw could be on the cards.
Prediction: 1-1
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Real Madrid vs Mallorca
Both teams are unbeaten in their last five league matches, but Real Madrid are likely to get all three points. The Whites won 14 of their opening 18 league matches and are nearly unbeatable at home this season. Mallorca have no chance.
Prediction: 3-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Celta Vigo vs Real Betis
Both teams won once in their last five league matches, but Real Betis are better, form-wise, and are likely to push for a win. However, they drew their last four league matches, which could hand Celta a chance to fight for a draw as well.
Prediction: 1-1
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Girona vs Atletico Madrid
The hosts are unbeaten in their last five league games, with four wins and one draw, and are likely to win this encounter because the visitors are inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last five league games. Both teams are likely to score because both teams are struggling to keep clean sheets.
Prediction: 2-1
Betting Tip: BTTS
Osasuna vs Almeria
Almeria haven't won a single game in La Liga this season so far and have lost 13 of their opening 18 league matches. Osasuna are not consistent, but I believe they can get the win over Almeria at home.
Prediction: 1-0
Betting Tip: Home win
Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao
The hosts are not in their best shape, as they only won one of their last five league matches, while the visitors are clear, with three wins and two draws in their last five league games. I think I'll risk backing Athletic Bilbao to win this tie.
Prediction: 1-2
Betting Tip: AWEH
Las Palmas vs Barcelona
Both teams have won two of their last five league matches and are obviously not consistent. However, I believe if there's a team that will give everything to get the win, it has to be Barcelona. Barca are trying to catch up with the league leaders and will only think about winning this game.
Prediction: 1-2
Betting Tip: Away win