Two understated rivals throw down on Saturday when Real Betis host Real Madrid. El Blanco is a massive road favorite. Then on Sunday, Barcelona is a -1.5 chalk versus Girona. Before Barca and Girona throw down, Atletico hosts Almeria a -1.5 favorite.
Which Spanish LaLiga teams get it done?
See below for LaLiga Primera Division odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this weekend’s best matchups.
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2023–24 La Liga | 93rd season of the Campeonato Nacional de Liga de Primera División
Matchday 16 | Friday, December 8th – Monday, December 11th, 2023
Real Betis vs Real Madrid
La Liga Odds: Real Betis +314; Real Madrid -123
Saturday, December 9th at 10:15 am ET | Matchday 16
Benito Villamarín, Sevilla, Spain
Betis isn’t in horrible form, but their last couple of wins have come against teams that can’t touch Real Madrid. Beating Las Palmas and taking down Villanovense doesn’t mean much.
Real has won their last 5. 2 wins were versus Braga and Napoli in Champions League matches. El Blanco rolls.
LaLiga Pick: Real Madrid | Bet Real Betis vs Real Madrid Today
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Villarreal vs Real Sociedad
La Liga Odds: Villarreal +233; Real Sociedad +114
Saturday, December 9th at 12:30 pm ET | Matchday 16
Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
Villarreal had been on fire winning 3 straight, but in their last 2 the best the home underdog in this could do was secure draws.
Real Sociedad has won 3-of-5 with a couple of draws. 1 of the draws was versus Salzburg in a Champions League match. The road favorite should do enough for the win in this.
LaLiga Pick: Real Sociedad | Bet Villarreal vs Real Sociedad Today
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Mallorca vs Sevilla
La Liga Odds: Mallorca +173; Sevilla +180
Saturday, December 9th at 3:00 pm ET | Matchday 16
Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Both squads won their last match. The reason Mallorca is the chalk is because the home team has been drawing while Sevilla has been losing straight up.
But Sevilla drew 1-1 versus Villarreal on December 3. Sevilla can get it done versus the slight home chalk.
LaLiga Pick: Sevilla | Bet Mallorca vs Sevilla Today
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Atletico Madrid vs Almeria
La Liga Odds: Atletico Madrid -1.5 -161; Almeria +1.5 +130
Sunday, December 10th at 8:00 am ET | Matchday 16
Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Almeria has lost 4-of-5. It’s gotten so bad for the overmatched underdog that Almeria dropped a Spanish Copa del Rey matchup against Barbastro.
Atletico Madrid was on a 4-match winning streak before their last, a 1-0 loss to Barcelona. AM played well in defeat. Almeria doesn’t have much shot of keeping this one close.
LaLiga Pick: Atletico Madrid -1.5 | Bet Atletico Madrid vs Almeria Today
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Granada vs Athletic Bilbao
La Liga Odds: Granada +392; Athletic Bilbao -147
Sunday, December 10th at 10:15 am ET | Matchday 16
Nuevo Los Cármenes, Granada, Spain
This should be an Athletic Bilbao blowout victory. The -147 road favorite has won 4-of-5 with a 1-1 drew versus current LaLiga Standings co-leader Girona.
Granada has lost 3-of-5 with a draw versus Getafe. Granada is playing decent soccer but shouldn’t come close to beating Bilbao or even forcing a draw. Back the road team to cash.
LaLiga Pick: Athletic Bilbao | Bet Granada vs Athletic Bilbao Today
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Barcelona vs Girona
La Liga Odds: Barcelona -1.5 +131; Girona +1.5 -161
Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 pm ET | Matchday 16
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
Both teams are playing terrific soccer, which makes Barcelona an overlay at the +131 payout odds. Barca beat Atletico in their last.
The victory was Barcelona’s third in their last 4. Girona has won 4-of-5 with a draw. But Girona hasn’t come close to playing a team as solid as Barcelona. Barca covers the -1.5.
LaLiga Pick: Barcelona -1.5 | Bet Barcelona vs Girona Today
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2023 LaLiga Games: Matchday 16 Schedule
| Date | Time | Matchday | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Getafe | vs. | Valencia |
| Saturday, December 9 | 8:00 a.m. | Matchday 16 | Alavés | vs. | Las Palmas |
| Saturday, December 9 | 10:15 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Real Betis | vs. | Real Madrid |
| Saturday, December 9 | 12:30 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Villarreal | vs. | Real Sociedad |
| Saturday, December 9 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Mallorca | vs. | Sevilla |
| Sunday, December 10 | 8:00 a.m. | Matchday 16 | Atletico Madrid | vs. | Almería |
| Sunday, December 10 | 10:15 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Granada | vs. | Athletic Club |
| Sunday, December 10 | 12:30 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Cádiz | vs. | Osasuna |
| Sunday, December 10 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Barcelona | vs. | Girona |
| Monday, December 11 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 16 | Rayo Vallecano | vs. | Celta Vigo |
Updated 2023 La Liga Odds to Win
| LaLiga Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | -165 |
| Barcelona | +167 |
| Atlético Madrid | +850 |
| Girona | +9000 |
| Athletic Bilbao | +14000 |
| Real Sociedad | +17000 |
| Valencia | +26000 |
| Villarreal | +32000 |
| Real Betis | +42000 |
| Sevilla | +46000 |
| LaLiga Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Osasuna | +50000 |
| Rayo Vallecano | +60000 |
| Celta Vigo | +70000 |
| Mallorca | +100000 |
| Getafe | +100000 |
| Cadiz | +125000 |
| CD Alaves | +150000 |
| Almeria | +175000 |
| Granada | +200000 |
| Las Palmas | +225000 |
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Best Spanish LaLiga Matches to Wager On the Weekend (January 7th – 9th)
Villareal versus Real Madrid kicks off Saturday’s slate of La Liga action. Real is a road favorite to hand Villareal a loss. Then on Sunday, Barcelona travels to Madrid to take on Atletico in La Liga matchday 16’s top game. Check out LaLiga Odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this week’s best La Liga matches.
Villareal +232 vs Real Madrid +107
When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10:15 am ET
Both teams are playing great soccer. Villareal has won 5 straight. Real has won 4-of-5. Real’s loss came versus Rayo Vallecano way back in early November.
These two have played to draws in the last two head-to-head matches. Villareal is in better form and Benzema shouldn’t put on the cleats for Real. The home team offers much better odds than they should.
Soccer Pick: Villareal
Almeria +300 vs Real Sociedad -102
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 8:00 am ET
Almeria shows 2 losses, 2 draws, and a victory in their last 5. The home team’s form pales in comparison to Real Sociedad’s.
The road team in this has won 5 straight. Forget the head-to-head record because these two haven’t faced off since 2015. Sociedad is the play.
Soccer Pick: Real Sociedad
Rayo Vallecano +129 vs Real Betis +224
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 10:15 am ET
Betis and Vallecano drew in the last head-to-head. In Vallecano’s last match, they fell to Sporting Gijon. Betis beat their Spanish Copa Del Rey opponent 4-1 in their last match.
Vallecano has the edge because this happens on their pitch. But the odds difference is too wide to back the home team. Going with the underdog makes sense.
Soccer Pick: Real Betis
Sevilla -131 vs Getafe +420
- When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 12:30 pm ET
Getafe isn’t in terrible form but they dropped their last match, a Copa Del Rey contest, to Levante.
Sevilla has had no such issues. The home chalk has won 4-of-5. Also, going back to 2020, Sevilla has beaten Getafe in the last 5 head-to-head matchups. The home chalk gets the nod.
Soccer Pick: Sevilla
Atletico Madrid +206 vs Barcelona +133
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 3:00 pm ET
Atletico has won 5 straight. Barcelona shows a draw and 4 wins in their last 5. No doubt, Barca can win this.
But there are a couple of things going against Lewa and his mates. First, this happens in Madrid where Atletico has the edge. Second, Barcelona yielded 3 goals to Intercity in their last match. Atletico is the play.
Soccer Pick: Atletico Madrid
Athletic Bilbao -145 vs Osasuna +430
When: Monday, Jan. 9 at 3:00 pm ET
Monday’s La Liga match pits Athletic Bilbao versus Osasuna. The home chalk has won 4-of-5. The lone blemish in the last 5 is a 1-1 draw versus Betis on Dec. 29.
Osasuna has won 2-of-5. Osasuna should play better than the odds indicate. But beating AB on their pitch is asking a lot. Bilbao gets it done.
Soccer Pick: Athletic Bilbao
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