Before the Round – Trends on Spain La Liga (27/09)

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La Liga will present round No. 7 in midweek, with several big fixtures taking place. Athletic Club will aim for a third straight win against Getafe.

Meanwhile, Valencia are looking to continue their strong form with a victory over struggling Real Sociedad.

Athletic Club – Getafe

Five of the last six games between Athletic Club and Getafe ended as draws. Both La Liga fixtures between these clubs were stalemates in 2022-23. Getafe picked up a 2-2 draw with Athletic Club at home before going to San Mames and drawing nil-nil.

Athletic Club go into the round unbeaten in their last five matches. They took 13 points from the last 15 points on offer. The Lions defeated Cadiz 3-0 and Alaves 2-0 in their last two fixtures.

Getafe are blowing hot and cold in the early stages of the season. They have a record of 2W-1D-3L after six matches, with a –3-goal difference. Getafe lost a barnburner against Real Sociedad at the weekend, 4-3.

• In Athletic Bilbao's last 3 La Liga matches, they have managed to keep a clean sheet.
• A run of 3 straight away defeats makes the most recent matches in La Liga of Getafe CF.
• Athletic Bilbao score an average of 2.33 goals in their home matches in La Liga.
• Getafe CF participated in some high-scoring meetings, with over 2.5 goals scored in their last 3 away matches in La Liga.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Valencia - Real Sociedad

Valencia went unbeaten in their last six matches versus Real Sociedad in all competitions, recording two wins and four draws. The last six matches between these teams saw three red cards handed out.

Sociedad were handed just one loss in their opening six games, but they aren’t in the best form. The Royal started the campaign with three consecutive draws before picking up their first win. Sociedad are winless on the road this season thanks to a draw and a loss in two games.

Valencia are fifth in the standings after six matches. They go into round No. 7 following a win and a loss in the league to Atletico Madrid and Almeria respectively. Valencia played at Mestalla three times previously this season, winning twice and losing once.

• There are no losses for Valencia CF in 6 of their most recent 7 home games (La Liga).
• Real Sociedad haven't lost in 14 of their last 16 games in all competitions.
• Valencia CF have conceded an average of 0.67 goals in their home La Liga matches.
• Real Sociedad reach an average of 0.50 goals scored in their away games (all competitions).
• Prediction: Both Teams to Score

Villarreal – Girona

Villarreal defeated Girona in five of their last six matches in all competitions. Last season, the Yellow Submarine did the domestic double over Girona, outscoring them 3-1.

Girona are shockingly good in the early stages of the La Liga season. They picked up 16 points from the opening 18 points available to them. After opening the season with a 1-1 draw at Sociedad, Girona have won their last five matches. They outscored their opponents 16-7.

Villarreal are struggling for wins. They took just seven points from the opening six matches, scoring nine goals and conceding 11 times. They did go unbeaten in their last two games, defeating Almeria 2-1 and drawing 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano.

• Villarreal CF are having a period of 23 straight La Liga clashes in all of which they have scored 1 or more goals.
• In their last 6 away matches from La Liga, Girona FC have seen both teams score.
• There have been over 2.5 goals in 4 of the latest home all competitions matches of Villarreal CF.
• Girona FC are unbeaten in 6 of their 7 most recent away matches (La Liga).
• Prediction: Girona FC

Real Madrid - Las Palmas

Real Madrid went unbeaten in their last six games against Las Palmas. However, these teams last played in 2018. Madrid outscored Las Palmas 16-7 in the last six meetings and the teams combined for 23 yellow cards and two red cards.

Madrid won their two previous home matches this season at the Santiago Bernabeu. They collected a 2-1 win over Getafe and a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad. Confidence will be high that a win over Las Palmas will be recorded at full-time.

Las Palmas achieved promotion from the Segunda last season. Since returning to La Liga, the Canaries have struggled. They lost all three away matches this season and go to the capital without a point on their travels.

• Real Madrid's most recent record of 11 consecutive home games in all competitions consists of no losses.
• UD Las Palmas are on an unfortunate streak of 3 away La Liga games where they have not managed to score a goal.
• There are no losses for Real Madrid in 30 of their most recent 33 home games (all competitions).
• UD Las Palmas are on a run of 3 consecutive away defeats in their domestic league.
• Prediction: Real Madrid