LaLiga Matchday 22 Betting Favorites

This weekend, we will have the actions of a new matchday in the 2024/25 season of LaLiga.

Spanish soccer is one of the most important in the world, as it has three great teams fighting for glory. Right now, Real Madrid leads the standings with 49 points, Atletico Madrid follows them with 45, and Barcelona closes the top three with 42 points. As we can see, the gap may be a bit big, but we all know the quality of these teams, so there is still a lot to play for.

We have to give credit to the Athletic Club, which is fourth in the table with 40 points, while Villarreal and Mallorca have also played very well so far this season.

The LaLiga Matchday 22 will be waiting for no one, so it is time for us to break down some of what we expect to be the most interesting clashes coming our way in these next few days.

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LaLiga Matchday 22: Villarreal vs. Valladolid

Villarreal has had a positive season so far. They have a record of nine wins, seven draws, and five losses, which puts them in fifth place in the standings. In addition, El Submarino Amarillo has had a great offense with 39 goals scored, but some defensive problems have led them to concede up to 32 goals so far.

Nonetheless, the team has managed to hold its ground in some key matches, leading us to believe they will be fighting fiercely to stay at the top of the standings for the remainder of the season. Villarreal comes to this matchday 22 with some recent ups and downs, as they accumulated two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five games played, the most recent being a draw against Atlético Madrid by 1-1.

On the other hand, Valladolid is the opposite. They are last in the standings with a terrible record of four wins, three draws, and 14 losses. In addition, they have only managed to score 14 goals and have conceded 42, clearly demonstrating all their problems in all areas of the game.

If nothing extraordinary happens from now on, Valladolid should have their ticket to the second division completely sealed. It will be very complicated for them to get out of the pit of the table, as their level of play is very low. Moreover, in their most recent match, playing at home, they were crushed by Real Madrid with a score of 0-3.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Villarreal 1-0.

Villarreal vs. Valladolid Apostas Pick: Villarreal

LaLiga Matchday 22: Atlético Madrid vs. Mallorca

Atleti has weathered a slow start to the season. They currently sit in second place in the overall standings. Los Colchoneros have a record of 13 wins, six draws, and two losses, with 35 goals scored and 14 conceded. Clearly, Cholo Simeone’s side have shown spectacular defense so far, which keeps them only four points behind Real Madrid at the top of the table.

On the other hand, Mallorca remains the surprise package of this 2024/25 LaLiga. They currently sit in sixth place in the standings, with a record of nine wins, three draws, and nine losses, with 19 goals scored and 26 conceded. Although their statistics are not entirely positive, we have to say that Mallorca has managed to win important matches.

Likewise, it is fair to mention that Mallorca is not having a good time in LaLiga. The team comes to this matchday 22 after two consecutive defeats against Villarreal (0-4) and Real Betis (0-1).

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

Atlético Madrid vs. Mallorca Betting Pick: Atlético Madrid

LaLiga Matchday 22: Espanyol x Real Madrid

Espanyol is not having its dream return to the first division. The Catalan side is ranked #18 in the standings, with a record of five wins, five draws, and 11 losses, with 20 goals scored and 33 conceded. Although they are very close to Getafe in 14th place in the table, we have to say that the Catalan team needs to wake up and start winning to get out of the ditch.

This team has only been able to win one of their last five games, and their most recent game ended in a 1-1 away draw against Sevilla.

On the other hand, Real Madrid is fighting to revalidate its championship title obtained last season, and as we mentioned, they are in first place in the general classification, with a record of 15 wins, four draws, and two defeats, with 50 goals scored and 20 conceded.

Los Blancos have indeed dominated practically all the opponents they have faced in the current LaLiga season. However, it is strange that they have been able to achieve this while showing a low level for much of the season so far. Los Merengues have not been at their best so far, and they are leading the table. This speaks a lot about the quality of all their players.

Real Madrid is coming from winning four games in a row in LaLiga, the most recent being against Valladolid, with a score of 3-0.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Real Madrid 2-0.

Espanyol vs. Real Madrid Betting Pick: Real Madrid

LaLiga Matchday 22: FC Barcelona vs. Alavés

Barça has not been able to take advantage of Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid’s drop in level in some parts of the season. Right now, Los Culés are third in the standings with a record of 13 wins, three draws, and five losses, with 59 goals scored and 24 conceded.

Barcelona’s offense has been phenomenal all season long. However, they must be more decisive against lower-level teams. Otherwise, their chances of winning LaLiga this season will diminish considerably. The Blaugrana team fell from being 7 points ahead of Real Madrid to third place in the standings.

In addition, it should be mentioned that the team has only won 1 of the last five matches played in the local competition against Valencia, with a crushing score of 7-1.

On the other hand, Alavés is sitting in the lower part of the table, specifically in 17th place, with a terrible record of five wins, six draws, and ten losses, with 25 goals for and 33 against. This team has had a lot of trouble finding the rhythm of play that would allow them to win more often and stay away from the relegation zone.

Currently, Alavés is just 1 point above Espanyol in the relegation zone. A loss on matchday 22 could drop them to the bottom of the standings.

Alaves come from 1 win, three draws, and a loss in their last five games, the most recent being a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo.

For this match, our prediction is a win for FC Barcelona 2-1.

FC Barcelona vs. Alavés Betting Pick: FC Barcelona