La Liga - Round 17 - Score Predictions & Best Bets

Valencia vs Mallorca

Valencia are disciplined at Mestalla and usually control games against mid-table opposition. Mallorca remain compact but limited going forward.

Prediction: Valencia 2-0 Mallorca

Best bet: Valencia to win & clean sheet

Oviedo vs Celta Vigo

Oviedo are competitive at home, but Celta’s experience and attacking quality give them the edge.

Prediction: Oviedo 1-2 Celta Vigo

Best bet: Celta Vigo to win

Levante vs Real Sociedad

Sociedad’s pressing and midfield control should overwhelm Levante, especially over 90 minutes.

Prediction: Levante 0-2 Real Sociedad

Best bet: Real Sociedad to win & under 3.5 goals

Osasuna vs Alavés

A physical, tightly contested Basque fixture. Goals may be at a premium.

Prediction: Osasuna 1-1 Alavés

Best bet: Under 2.5 goals

Real Madrid vs Sevilla

Madrid’s quality at the Bernabéu usually proves decisive. Sevilla can threaten but struggle defensively.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Sevilla

Best bet: Real Madrid to win & over 2.5 goals

Girona vs Atlético Madrid

Girona are strong at home, but Atlético’s structure and experience could frustrate them.

Prediction: Girona 1-1 Atlético Madrid

Best bet: Draw

Villarreal vs Barcelona

An open game between two attacking sides. Barcelona’s quality in the final third should be decisive.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona

Best bet: Both teams to score & Barcelona to win

Elche vs Rayo Vallecano

Elche work hard at home but Rayo’s pressing and intensity may tip the balance.

Prediction: Elche 1-2 Rayo Vallecano

Best bet: Rayo Vallecano to win

Real Betis vs Getafe

Betis dominate possession at home and usually find ways through deep defences.

Prediction: Real Betis 2-0 Getafe

Best bet: Real Betis to win & under 3.5 goals

Athletic Club vs Espanyol

Athletic are powerful at San Mamés and should control the match physically and tactically.

Prediction: Athletic Club 2-0 Espanyol

Best bet: Athletic Club to win & clean sheet

Final Thoughts

Matchday 17 brings several strong home favourites, notably Real Madrid, Valencia, Real Betis, and Athletic Club. Tight contests like Girona vs Atlético and Osasuna vs Alavés offer value in draw and under-goal markets, while Villarreal vs Barcelona should deliver goals.