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Sunday's La Liga predictions including Atletico Madrid vs. Celta Vigo

sportsmole.co.uk, 12 May 2024, 05:05
Cadiz vs. Getafe (Sunday, 1.00pm)

Cadiz's battle to escape the La Liga relegation zone will continue on Sunday afternoon, when they welcome Getafe to Nuevo Mirandilla.

The home side are 18th in the table, six points from the safety of 17th position, while Getafe occupy 10th spot, boasting 43 points from their 34 matches during a solid campaign.

We say: Cadiz 1-1 Getafe

Getafe have only won two of their 17 away league matches this season, while Cadiz have suffered just five losses from their 17 La Liga fixtures at home, which is far from a disastrous record. Cadiz have drawn eight times in front of their own fans, meanwhile, which is the joint-most in the division, and we are expecting the points to be shared on Sunday afternoon.

Atletico vs. Celta Vigo (Sunday, 3.15pm)

Atletico Madrid will be bidding to strengthen their grip on fourth position in the La Liga table when they welcome Celta Vigo to Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday afternoon.

Diego Simeone's side are fourth in the division, six points ahead of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, while Celta sit 15th, eight points clear of the relegation zone after two wins in their last three matches.

We say: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Celta Vigo

Celta's recent form has been impressive, and they will enter this match in good shape, but Atletico's work is not done when it comes to finishing inside the top four, and Simeone's side are so strong at home. We are not expecting a classic, but the capital side should navigate their way to an important three points.

Valencia vs. Rayo Vallecano (Sunday, 5.30pm)

Valencia will be bidding to end a three-game losing run in La Liga when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to Mestalla on Sunday evening.

Los Che's hopes of a European finish have taken a hit due to their recent struggles, while Rayo sit down in 16th spot in the table and are not yet guaranteed a spot in the top flight for the 2024-25 campaign.

We say: Valencia 1-0 Rayo Vallecano

Valencia need a win to boost their European hopes, and we are expecting them to triumph on Sunday against a Rayo side that have largely struggled in the second half of the season. However, it is likely to be a tight affair, with perhaps just one goal separating the two sides at the end of the 90 minutes.

Betis vs. Almeria (Sunday, 8.00pm)

Real Betis will be bidding to strengthen their grip on a European spot in the La Liga table when they welcome already-relegated Almeria to Estadio Benito Villamarin on Sunday night.

The hosts are seventh, five points ahead of eighth-placed Valencia, while Almeria are rock bottom of the division, with their relegation to the Segunda Division already being confirmed.

We say: Real Betis 2-0 Almeria

Almeria will certainly have gained confidence from their success over Rayo last time out, but this is a different test entirely, with Real Betis pushing for the top six, and we are expecting a routine home success for Pellegrini's side on Sunday night.

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