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Saturday's La Liga predictions including Barcelona vs. Real Madrid

Sports Mole provides score predictions for all of Saturday's La Liga action, including El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou.


Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (Saturday, 3.00pm)

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto in action with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos in La Liga at Camp Nou on December 18, 2019© Reuters

Bitter rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid will lock horns in the first Clasico of the 2020-21 campaign on Saturday afternoon, with both sides looking to bounce back from La Liga defeats last time out.

Barca lost 1-0 away to Getafe in their last league encounter on October 17, while reigning champions Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to newly-promoted Cadiz.

We say: Barcelona 1-1 Real Madrid


We are finding it incredibly difficult to separate the two sides on Saturday afternoon. A case can be made for either to pick up all three points, and Barca were impressive in the Champions League during the week. Koeman's side are still working their way into the new campaign, though, and we are expecting a tight and cagey affair to eventually finish 1-1, which would not be the worst result for either manager.

Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a home win or an away win.

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Osasuna vs. Athletic Bilbao (Saturday, 5.30pm)

Athletic Bilbao's Inaki Williams in action against Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos in La Liga on July 5, 2020© Reuters

Athletic Bilbao will be looking to make it back-to-back victories in La Liga when they continue their 2020-21 campaign away to Osasuna on Saturday evening.

Gaizka Garitano's side will enter this weekend's contest off the back of a 2-0 home win over Levante, while Osasuna shared the points with Eibar in their last match.

We say: Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Bilbao


Athletic will be boosted by the fact that Osasuna are missing some key players, but we are finding it difficult to back the Basque outfit with any real confidence due to their inconsistency. Osasuna have picked up four points from their last two league matches, and we are expecting a low-scoring draw in this contest.

Our tipster partners are predicting a double chance bet on a draw or an away win.

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Sevilla vs. Eibar (Saturday, 5.30pm)

Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui pictured in September 2020© Reuters

Sevilla will be looking to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they continue their 2020-21 campaign at home to Eibar on Saturday evening.

Julen Lopetegui's side, who were in Champions League action during the week, suffered a 1-0 defeat at Granada in their last league game, while Eibar shared the points with Osasuna.

We say: Sevilla 2-0 Eibar


Eibar have had a free week to prepare for this match while Sevilla have been in Champions League action. We are finding it difficult to look past the home side, though, believing that their superior quality will ultimately shine through to secure a comfortable three points in Seville.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Atletico vs. Real Betis (Saturday, 8.00pm)

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Granada on his debut on September 27, 2020© Reuters

Atletico Madrid will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the 2020-21 La Liga season when they welcome Real Betis to the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night.

Diego Simeone's side are currently eighth in the table with eight points to show from their four matches, while Betis are one spot and one point above in seventh but have played twice more than the capital club.

We say: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis


Atletico ran out 1-0 winners when these two teams locked horns in the corresponding game last season, and we are expecting the same scoreline to occur here. Atletico have only conceded once in the league this term, and Simeone's side should secure another three points to continue their solid start to the La Liga campaign.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Atletico MadridAtletico18125133122141
2Real Madrid18124241182340
3Barcelona19122551222938
4Athletic Bilbao19106329171236
5Villarreal188643430430
6Mallorca199371921-230
7Real Sociedad187471613325
8GironaGirona187472625125
9Real BetisBetis186752122-125
10Osasuna186752327-425
11Celta Vigo187382728-124
12Rayo Vallecano185762021-122
13Las PalmasLas Palmas186482327-422
14Sevilla186482027-722
15Leganes184681728-1118
16AlavesAlaves184592130-917
17Getafe183781115-416
18Espanyol1843111630-1415
19Valencia172691626-1012
20Real ValladolidValladolid1833121237-2512


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