LaLiga Matchday 26 Betting Favorites

In the 2024/25 LaLiga season, as the teams prepare for Matchday 26, the title race has reached an exciting climax as FC Barcelona has finally regained the top spot in the table after months of struggling to find consistency.

They are currently tied on 54 points with arch-rivals Real Madrid and are only one point ahead of Atletico Madrid. The intense competition at the top of the table has created an electric atmosphere, and each match becomes increasingly important in determining the eventual champion.

Matchday 26 of LaLiga promises to be exciting, with several crucial matches scheduled. One of the most anticipated clashes will be between Betis and Real Madrid, where both teams will be looking to secure vital points in their quest for the title.

FC Barcelona will face Real Sociedad, a team known for their ability to cause upsets, making this an intriguing clash.

Another crucial encounter will be when Atletico Madrid takes on Athletic Club, with the latter looking to secure a win and firmly entrench themselves in the battle for first place.

Adding to the excitement of the matches, Athletic Club will be eager to defeat Atletico Madrid on matchday 26 as they are presented with an opportunity to enter the race to stay inside the TOP 4 of the table. Meanwhile, Villarreal continues to impress by steadily accumulating points and currently sits fifth in the league standings.

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LaLiga Matchday 26: Girona vs. Celta de Vigo

Girona has not even been a shadow of the team that, last season, fought tooth and nail for the top of the standings. However, they have shown some flashes of brilliance in some games, so we can say that is not all lost for them so far.

The Catalan club is currently ranked #13 in the table, with a record of nine wins, four draws, and 12 defeats, with 32 goals scored and 37 conceded. As we can see, this team is suffering from the departure of some of the players who led them to the top of the table last season. In the same way, they still have time to react and thus fight to get closer to the European positions. Girona comes from losing three games in a row, the most recent one being against Real Madrid by 0-2.

On the other hand, Celta de Vigo remains a mid-table team, as they are currently 10th in the standings, with a record of nine wins, five draws, and 11 defeats, with 36 goals scored and 38 conceded. As we can see, Celta is only one point above Girona at the moment, so they need to win no matter what. Otherwise, they could fall many places in the standings.

The Galician Club comes into this matchday after inconsistent results in recent weeks, but they have managed to score points in four of the last five matches played. Celta’s most recent match was a 1-0 home win over Osasuna.

For this match, we expect a draw on the scoreboard.

Girona vs. Celta de Vigo Betting Pick: Draw

LaLiga Matchday 26: Betis vs. Real Madrid

Betis has been an awkward team for many throughout the history of Spanish soccer, and they will be hoping to make their home ground respected in this match against Real Madrid. The team currently sits in seventh place in the standings with a record of nine wins, eight draws, and eight losses, with 32 goals scored and 32 conceded.

Los Blanquiverdes come into matchday 26 on the back of an excellent run of two consecutive wins, the most recent being against Getafe, with a score of 2-1. However, they need more determination when looking for goals from now on.

On the other hand, Real Madrid continues to show great quality at this point in the season. Not only did they qualify for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League by annihilating Manchester City, but in the Copa del Rey and LaLiga. They also continue to win back-to-back matches.

Right now, they are second in the table (equal with 54 points with Barcelona), with a record of 16 wins, six draws, and three defeats, with 54 goals scored and 23 conceded. Real Madrid is a team that, even when playing poorly, is capable of beating any team. The individual talent of players like Mbappé, Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius is high. Los Blancos come from beating Girona in their most recent LaLiga match by 2-0, while, in their most recent match for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, they beat Real Sociedad by 1-0.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Real Madrid 2-1.

Betis vs. Real Madrid Betting Pick: Real Madrid

LaLiga Matchday 26: Atlético Madrid vs. Athletic Club

Atletico Madrid has been a very strong team in all aspects of the game this season in each of the competitions they are participating in. In LaLiga, Cholo Simeone’s team is in third place in the table, with a record of 15 wins, eight draws, and two losses, with 42 goals scored and 16 conceded. They are the best defense in Spanish soccer, as they are the only team to have conceded less than 20 goals so far.

However, they need more determination when facing direct rivals, as we saw in their most recent match against FC Barcelona in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, where they started winning 2-0 in the first minutes of the game. However, FC Barcelona went past them and finally managed to tie the game with a goal in extremis in the final seconds with a score of 4-4.

On the other hand, Athletic Club, little by little and without making much noise, has managed to get into the fight for the top of the standings. Currently, the Basques are fourth in the standings with a record of 13 wins, nine draws, and three defeats, with 44 goals scored and 22 conceded. Currently, the team is only five points behind Atleti, so this match is fundamental for their aspirations to be higher in the table.

Likewise, the Athletic needs to transform draws into victories because if they take one point at a time, it will be extremely difficult for them to catch up with their rivals and, above all, to avoid being overtaken in the standings by Villarreal. The Basques come into this matchday after a crushing victory against Valladolid, with a score of 7-1.

For this match, our prediction is a victory for Atletico Madrid.

Atlético Madrid vs. Athletic Club Betting Pick: Atlético Madrid

LaLiga Matchday 26: FC Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad

Barça has managed to regain the top of the standings after several weeks of struggling to find the consistency with which they started this season. They currently have a record of 17 wins, three draws, and five losses, with 67 goals scored and 25 conceded. They have the best offense in the tournament, but they need a much more solid defense if they want to stay at the top of the standings.

In addition, the Culés have had to struggle with a tight schedule, considering that they have had a few days off due to their participation in all the important cups of the season. Barça, as we mentioned, comes from a 4-4 draw against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals, and before that, they accumulated a 2-0 win against Las Palmas.

Real Sociedad, on the other hand, is not having the expected season that is more than clear. They are currently ranked #9 in the table, with a record of 10 wins, four draws, and 11 defeats. The Basques urgently need to stay on the winning track to get out of the middle of the table and get closer to the European places.

In the last five games played, Real Sociedad have accumulated two wins and three draws, which clearly shows how inconsistent they are at this point of the season. However, we know that the grit, confidence, and quality of the squad make this Basque team dangerous at all times. Real Sociedad comes into this match after losing 0-1 to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey (Semifinals first leg), but before that, they managed to beat Leganes at home, 3-0.

For this match, our prediction is a 3-1 victory for FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad Betting Pick: FC Barcelona