Spanish La Liga action returns this weekend with Getafe hosting Valencia on Saturday lunchtime and below are my predictions for gameweek 16.
La Liga Gameweek 15 Predictions
Getafe vs Valencia
Valencia are not consistent, as they managed only one win in their last five LaLiga matches. I don't see them getting a win at Getafe, who lost just once in their last five matches. A draw is likely, but I feel both teams would get on the scoreboard.
Prediction: Getafe 1-1 Valencia
Betting Tip: BTTS
Alaves vs Las Palmas
Although Las Palmas are in better form, I think this game could settle for a draw, and that's down to both teams' inability to score goals. This encounter could also lack goals, thanks to their recent league results.
Prediction: Alaves 1-1 Las Palmas
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Real Betis vs Real Madrid
It's obvious the game will be hard for Real Madrid because the hosts are in decent form. Betis are unbeaten in their last five league matches, but Madrid are unbeaten as well, with four wins. I'll back the visitors to get a hard-fought win.
Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid
Betting Tip: Away win
Villareal vs Real Sociedad
Although Villarreal won two of their last five league matches, I feel they would lose to Real Sociedad because the visitors are not only stronger but are also in better form.
Prediction: Villarreal 0-1 Real Sociedad
Betting Tip: AWEH
Mallorca vs Sevilla
Both teams have drawn loads of games this season so far. Mallorca drew 8 of their opening 15 matches, while Sevilla drew 7 in 14 matches. I feel this encounter will follow suit after the final whistle.
Prediction: Mallorca 1-1 Sevilla
Betting Tip: Under 3.5 goals
Atletico Madrid vs Almería
It would be an easy ride for Atletico Madrid, and that's because Almeria are in dire form, having lost 11 of their opening 15 league matches, unlike Atletico Madrid, who won 10 of their opening 14 games.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-0 Almeria
Betting Tip: Home win
Granada vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao are in better form and are the favourites to get the maximum points. I will back them to get a win at Granada, because the hosts are in dreadful form after 10 defeats in 15 games.
Prediction: Granada 1-3 Athletic Bilbao
Betting Tip: AWEH
Cadiz vs Osasuna
Both teams look even, and I wouldn't be surprised if the game ended all square. Cadiz drew three of their last five league games, while Osasuna drew two. And I am expecting this tie to follow suit.
Prediction: Cadiz 1-1 Osasuna
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals
Barcelona vs Girona
This is a tricky game that I can describe as class against form. Barcelona are not in their best form, but their class remains, which is something Girona are aware of. The visitors are in better form, so I expect both teams to score. Also, I will go against the odds to back Girona to a tight win.
Prediction: Barcelona 1-2 Girona
Betting Tip: BTTS
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo
I have backed the hosts to get all three points, although both teams are winless. Celta Vigo couldn't beat 10-man Cadiz last time out and I doubt they would worry Rayo, who are better in form plus playing at home.
Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2-0 Celta Vigo
Betting Tip: Home win