La Liga Picks — Predictions for Matchday 38 (May 23-25)
The final round of matches in the La Liga season for 2024-25 will be staged this weekend. All eyes will...

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Last updated May 22, 3:51am ET
The final round of matches in the La Liga season for 2024-25 will be staged this weekend. All eyes will be on the race for European qualification, as the final two spots in the top eight will be determined. You can find our picks for all matches on matchday 38 here.
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Real Betis vs. Valencia
Real Betis will play their final game of the season on Friday ahead of their Europa Conference League showdown with Chelsea. Valencia come into this round after suffering back-to-back defeats.
However, it could be worth chancing the visitors, as Betis will rest many of their first-team players for their first-ever European final next week.
Pick
Valencia (+230)
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Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
The Santiago Bernabeu will bid farewell to Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday, as the Italian departs the club at the conclusion of the campaign.
Real Madrid have won four of their last four matches, and it is easy to foresee them ending their campaign on a positive note against a Sociedad side that have lost three of their last five.
Pick
Real Madrid (-225)
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Leganes vs. Valladolid
A date with destiny arrives for Leganes this weekend, as they must win to stand any chance of remaining in the top-flight.
They should be capable of keeping their end of the bargain after winning two of their last three. Their case is only made stronger based on the fact that Valladolid have lost their previous five.
Pick
Leganes (-325)
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Espanyol vs. Las Palmas
The nerves will be high at the RCDE Stadium, as Espanyol will need to avoid defeat to survive relegation. However, the hosts have suffered defeats in each of their last five.
Fortunately, their opponents this weekend are also in poor form after losing their last five. A poor quality game could end in a draw.
Pick
The Draw (+410)
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Alaves vs. Osasuna
Alaves come into the final round in excellent form after winning each of their previous two.
However, they have failed to win in their last ten league matches against Osasuna. The visitors have also won five of their last seven, and that could be a trend worth following on Saturday.
Pick
Osasuna (+140)
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Rayo Vallecano vs. Mallorca
Mallorca come into the final round of matches after losing each of their last two.
Vallecano’s form has been consistent in the final months of the season, taking ten points from their last four matches. That run of form could continue in front of their home fans this weekend.
Pick
Rayo Vallecano (-188)
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Getafe vs. Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo have a poor record in the Spanish capital after failing to win in their last 14 trips to Madrid.
However, it could be worth siding with the visitors on Saturday, as they have won three of their last five away matches in the Spanish top-flight.
Pick
Celta Vigo (-113)
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Girona vs. Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid boast an excellent away record against Girona, avoiding defeat in all but one of the last eleven meetings. Girona have taken just six points from their last four matches.
Atletico’s away record would be a concern, but we expect them to conclude their campaign on a positive note.
Pick
Atletico Madrid (+100)
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Villarreal vs. Sevilla
Villarreal are chasing their first-ever league double over Sevilla. The hosts have won each of their last five matches in La Liga.
The chances of a home win are improved based on the fact that Sevilla have lost their previous four on the road.
Pick
Villarreal (-212)
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Athletic Club vs. Barcelona
Spanish champions Barcelona round off their season on the road. However, they have won just twice in their last six visits to Bilbao.
Bilbao have been in consistent form throughout the season, and they have avoided defeat in their last five. They could be the value play to end their campaign on a high.
Pick
Athletic Club (+218)
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