Sunday's La Liga predictions including Getafe vs. Barcelona

Girona vs. Elche (Sunday, 1.00pm)

Fresh from holding Barcelona to a draw at Camp Nou, Girona will look to continue their ascent of the La Liga table when they host relegation-doomed Elche on Sunday afternoon.

Girona have climbed to 11th thanks to a three-game unbeaten run, while Elche remain 14 points adrift at the foot of the standings with a measly two wins to their name.

We say: Girona 2-0 Elche

Following Monday's performance at Camp Nou, we expect in-form Girona to make light work of struggling Elche, with the hosts preventing the visitors from finding the back of the net.

Getafe vs. Barcelona (Sunday, 3.15pm)

Barcelona will aim to bounce back from a shock goalless draw with Girona when they face Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Perez on Sunday.

Despite Monday's result, Barca remain 13 points clear at the summit of the La Liga table, with 15th-placed Getafe trailing the champions elect by 42 points.

We say: Getafe 0-2 Barcelona

Regardless of recent results, we expect a resurgent Barcelona outfit to secure a comfortable victory over Getafe, with Xavi's men adding yet another clean sheet to their ever-growing tally.

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Atletico vs. Almeria (Sunday, 5.30pm)

Atletico Madrid will go in search of a sixth successive La Liga victory when relegation-threatened Almeria visit the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday.

Diego Simeone's men have moved to within two points of second-placed Real Madrid in the La Liga table, while Almeria find themselves 16th - three points above the drop zone.

We say: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Almeria

Given Atletico Madrid's strong defensive record, we expect the hosts to notch a fourth clean-sheet victory in five outings this weekend, piling pressure on Almeria at the opposite end of the table.

Valencia vs. Sevilla (Sunday, 8.00pm)

Fellow strugglers Valencia and Sevilla will aim to enhance their chances of La Liga survival when they lock horns in an unfamiliar bottom-eight clash at the Mestalla.

Valencia sit two points inside the relegation zone, while Sevilla find themselves five points above the bottom three, making Sunday's showdown vitally important for both sides.

We say: Valencia 1-1 Sevilla

This is destined to be a cagey clash between two high-profile clubs battling for La Liga safety, so we expect Valencia and Sevilla to play out a close-fought draw at the Mestalla.