Before the Round – Trends on La Liga (11/05-12/05)

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Real Madrid are the champions of Spain. However, there are three matchdays left in the La Liga season, and there is still plenty to play for.

Athletic Bilbao can still qualify for the Champions League. Meanwhile, Almeria can throw a wrench in the works for teams chasing Europe.

Villarreal - Sevilla

Villarreal and Sevilla drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture this season. Sevilla are unbeaten in five straight matches versus Villarreal and are looking for a sixth consecutive without a defeat against them.

Villarreal are fresh off a 3-2 loss to Celta Vigo at the weekend. The defeat ended a two-match winning streak. The Yellow Submarine won three of their last four home matches.

Sevilla went unbeaten in their last five games, winning four times and drawing once. Los Rojiblancos picked up eight points from the last 12 on the road.

• In their 16 most recent matches of all competitions, Villarreal have been undefeated 13 times.
• Sevilla are unbeaten in 7 of their 8 most recent clashes against Villarreal in all competitions
• Villarreal have won just 1 of their last 6 encounters with Sevilla.
• Sevilla have won just 1 of their last 8 away matches against Villarreal in La Liga.
• Prediction: Sevilla

Athletic Bilbao - Osasuna

Athletic Bilbao have let up since winning the Copa del Rey. Still, the Lions have a chance of making the top four. However, Athletic Bilbao’s form has been poor recently. They failed to win four of their last five La Liga games. Athletic Club won 2-0 against Getafe last time out.

Osasuna are on a four-match losing streak. Los Rojillos played well in the first half of the season but since the middle of the campaign, they have struggled for victories. Osasuna’s last two matches ended in defeat away from home.

Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 against Osasuna earlier this season. The last two meetings between these clubs in La Liga finished with 2-0 scorelines..

• Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in their last 20 home all competitions games in a row.
• A run of 4 straight defeats makes the most recent matches in all competitions of Osasuna.
• Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in 28 of their last 32 matches in all competitions.
• Osasuna have achieved just 2 wins of their last 15 away all competitions games.
• Prediction: Athletic Bilbao

Valencia - Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano posted a record of 2W-3D-1L against Valencia in their last six head-to-head meetings. Valencia’s lone win in the teams’ last six meetings came earlier this campaign. Los Che won 1-0.

Valencia are on a run of bad form currently. They lost their last three matches in La Liga. Valencia lost by a combined score of 7-3.

Rayo are eight points above the relegation zone with nine points left to play for. A win, draw, or Cadiz loss would see the Red Sashes safe for next season. Rayo Vallecano lost their last two matches. They failed to score in both matches.

• Valencia have no losses against Rayo Vallecano in their 7 most recent home matches in all competitions.
• A goalless run of 4 away games in their latest all competitions matches marks Rayo Vallecano's league campaign.
• Valencia haven't suffered any defeats in 11 of their 13 most recent meetings with Rayo Vallecano in all competitions.
• In their 26 most recent away matches of La Liga, Rayo Vallecano have achieved just 4 wins.
• Prediction: Valencia

Real Betis - Almeria

Real Betis and Almeria drew nil-nil in their reverse fixture this season. Betis went unbeaten in their last three games versus Almeria in La Liga.

Almeria have been relegated from La Liga and are just playing out the final weeks of the season. Los Rojiblancos are coming off a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The win ended a two-match losing streak.

Betis went unbeaten in their last four matches in La Liga. They took 10 points from 12 on offer. Real Betis have an 8W-7D-2L record at home this season and a goal difference of +9.

• Real Betis are unbeaten in 16 of their 18 most recent home matches (La Liga).
• In their last 39 away games in all competitions, UD Almería have a poor record of just 4 wins.
• Real Betis have managed to score 2+ goals in their last 3 home matches against UD Almería in all competitions.
• UD Almería conceded an average of 1.89 goals in their matches in all competitions.
• Prediciton: Real Betis

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Villarreal Sevilla 11/05/2024 16:15

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2

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2.48

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3.60

1.91 3.80 3.60 no no no

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3 - 2(1 - 2)

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