LaLiga Matchday 31 June 23 Betting Preview

Levante vs Atlético Madrid 

Time: 1:30 PM EST  

Odds: Levante +600, Draw +280, Atlético Madrid -180

Last Game: Atlético Madrid 2 : 1 Levante 

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Levante enter this match following a 3-1 away win at Espanyol.  Levante now sit in 11th, ten points back from a European spot.  Ruben Rochina returns from suspension for the hosts and is expected to feature out wide.

Atlético Madrid enter this match following a 1-0 win at home over Real Valladolid.  Atlético Madrid now sit in 4th and a win here could see them jump into 3rd.  Koke is expected to return from injury for the visitors while Felipe’s status remains in doubt. 

Atlético has won four of their last six overall against Levante, but has only registered a single win and four draws in their last six visits to Estadi Ciutat de València.  Levante have been an average side at home this campaign where they have the 12th best record, but are unbeaten in their last four at home and have held opponents to clean sheets in two of those matches.  Levante’s defense at home has been strong and they have allowed the 7th fewest goals against, while their offense has been average and they rank 11th in goals for.  Atlético have struggled away of late picking up a single win in their previous six matches, and now have the 6th best record away in LaLiga.  Atlético’s typically stout defense has been at it again this campaign and they have allowed the 2nd fewest goals away.  Atlético have been one of the best teams in LaLiga since the restart and are now unbeaten in their last ten in all competitions.  With attacking options Deigo Costa, João Félix and Álvaro Morata all fit the visitors look sure to get another win in this one.

Real Valladolid vs Getafe 

Time: 1:30 PM EST 

Odds: Real Valladolid +270, Draw +165, Getafe +140

Last Game: Getafe 2 : 0 Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid enter this match following a 1-0 away loss to Atlético Madrid.  Real Valladolid now sit in 15th, seven points above the relegation zone.  Míchel and Waldo Rubio are suspended for the home side for this match.  

Getafe enter this match following a 1-1 home draw against Eibar.  Getafe sit in 5th, tied with 6th place Villarreal on points but ahead on goal differential.  Oghenekaro Etebo is listed as doubtful for the visitors.

Real Valladolid have had the edge when hosting Getafe recently, winning three and drawing two of the last six meeting.  Valladolid have underwhelmed at home this year where they have the 3rd worst record in LaLiga.  While Valladolid’s defense has been strong, allowing the 7th fewest goals against, the offense has been terrible and they have scored the fewest goals at home in LaLiga.  Getafe have been strong away this campaign and have the 5th best road record, and they have allowed the 3rd forest goals against.  Getafe is the better side here and should be expected to get the away win over a Real Valladolid offense thats lacked any punch.

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao

Time: 4:00 PM EST 

Odds: Barcelona -345, Draw +460, Athletic Bilbao +950

Last Game: Athletic Bilbao 1 : 0 Barcelona 

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Barcelona come into this match following a 0-0 draw away at Sevilla.  Barcelona and Real Madrid are now tied on points at the top of the table.  Samuel Umtiti returns from suspension for the home team while Frenkie de Jong and Ousmane Dembélé will sit this one out with injuries. 

Athletico Bilbao enter this match following a 1-0 home win over Real Betis.  Unbeaten in their last five Bilbao now sit in 10th place and are just six points back from a European berth.  Yuri will be the only player unavailable for the visitors as he sits out with a suspension.

Bilbao have struggled in their previous visits to the Nou Camp, going winless in their previous six with only a single draw.  Barcelona are undefeated at home this year and have the best home record in LaLiga.  Barcelona lead the league in goals at home where they have scored a whopping 47 in 15 games, and have allowed the 6th fewest goals against.  Bilbao have struggled away, where they have only recorded two wins and have the 10th best away record.  Bilbao have scored the 10th most goals away but have conceded the 4th fewest.  Barcelona should be expected to secure a win here although Bilbao will make it difficult for them in what looks to be a closely contested match.