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Detailed preview and prediction for each game in LALIGA Matchday 21.
La Liga Matchday 21 promises an exciting round of football from January 19 to 22, 2024. As teams jostle for position in Spain's top-flight league, each match carries significant weight. Here's a detailed preview and prediction for each game, offering insights into what fans can expect from this thrilling weekend of action.
1. Alavés vs Cádiz (Jan 19):
Alavés and Cádiz, both striving to improve their positions, face off in what is expected to be a closely contested match.
Prediction: Draw
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2. Rayo Vallecano vs Las Palmas (Jan 20):
Rayo Vallecano, showing solid form at home, meets Las Palmas. Expect a tactical game with limited scoring opportunities.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
3. Villarreal vs Mallorca (Jan 20):
Villarreal, gaining momentum at home, clashes with Mallorca, a team that struggles on the road. The match could see a tight defensive play from both sides.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
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Eric Bailly: Chased away by Man United and Besiktas, Ivorian returns to Villarreal after 8 years
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4. Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao (Jan 20):
Both teams enter this match on winning streaks, making this an exciting and evenly-matched encounter. Their last meeting ended in a draw.
Prediction: Draw or Athletic Bilbao
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5. Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad (Jan 20):
Celta Vigo has improved recently, but Real Sociedad, keen to secure a top-six position, comes in as the favourite.
Prediction: Celta Vigo or Draw
6. Osasuna vs Getafe (Jan 21):
Osasuna, seeking to distance themselves from the relegation zone, hosts Getafe, a team that had a strong run before the break. This could be a tight match.
Prediction: Draw or Getafe
7. Real Madrid vs Almeria (Jan 21):
Real Madrid, aiming for the top league position, faces bottom-placed Almeria. The focus will be on Vinicius Jr. to continue his goal-scoring form.
Prediction: Vinicius Jr. To Score A Goal
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8. Real Betis vs Barcelona (Jan 21):
Barcelona, under pressure, travels to Betis. Despite an earlier defeat this season, Betis is optimistic about securing points against top teams.
Prediction: Draw
9. Girona vs Sevilla (Jan 21):
League leaders Girona, just a point above Real Madrid, face a struggling Sevilla. Girona is expected to employ their dynamic offensive style in this must-win match.
Prediction: Girona Win
10. Granada vs Atletico Madrid (Jan 22):
Atletico Madrid, looking to bounce back from their previous loss, takes on 19th-placed Granada. Atletico's Alvaro Morata is a player to watch in this match.
Prediction: Alvaro Morata To Score A Goal
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