This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
La Liga's 2019/20 season is already one week ahead of other major leagues, with matchday 15 underway. This competitive season has seen no dominant team emerge, with several teams vying for the top spot.
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As of matchday 15, the league table is tightly packed, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Sevilla, and Atletico Madrid all in contention. The top half of the table is separated by just eight points, indicating a highly competitive season.
La Liga 2019/20 Matchday 15 Predictions ¶
Given the competitive nature of the league, punters may be tempted to favor draws in their predictions. However, teams in the top half of the league continue to show consistency, while those at the bottom are struggling for form.
1. Celta Vigo vs. Valladolid ¶
Relegation-bound Celta Vigo will host Valladolid in the first matchday 15 fixture. The hosts are third from bottom with 12 points, while the visitors are in 14th place with 17 points. A draw appears to be the most likely outcome, given the teams' recent performances.
Match prediction: Draw
Score prediction: 1-1
2. Alaves vs. Real Madrid ¶
Alaves will host Real Madrid in the second fixture, but despite playing at home, they will be the underdogs. Real Madrid has been gathering momentum, with Benzema scoring goals at will. The visitors remain the favorites to win this game and are poised to score plenty of goals.
Match prediction: Real Madrid wins
Score prediction: 1-4
3. Real Sociedad vs. Eibar ¶
Real Sociedad will host Eibar in the third fixture, looking to bounce back from their last loss to Real Madrid. The visitors are languishing at 16th place with 15 points and need to pull up their socks to avoid relegation battles.
Match prediction: Real Sociedad wins
Score prediction: 3-1
4. Mallorca vs. Betis ¶
These teams are separated by just two points and sit at the bottom half of the table. Mallorca has had their best performances while playing at home, but may find it difficult to take all three points from Betis.
Match prediction: Draw
Score prediction: 1-1
5. Valencia vs. Villarreal ¶
Villarreal will travel to the Estadio de Mestalla, where they will be hosted by Valencia. The hosts have the upper hand in this fixture, being at home and having a slight advantage in the table standings. Valencia has the better form of the two teams and is likely to win.
Match prediction: Valencia wins
Score prediction: 1-0
6. Sevilla vs. Leganes ¶
Sevilla's performances this season have been excellent, and they are third in the league table just one point below Barcelona and Real Madrid. Leganes are no match for the hosts and are likely to lose.
Match prediction: Sevilla wins
Score prediction: 3-1
7. Athletic Bilbao vs. Granada ¶
Athletic Bilbao will host Granada, having registered three wins and a draw in their last four domestic fixtures. Granada has had three losses and a draw in their previous four fixtures. Athletic Bilbao has 23 points and is number five in the table as of matchday 14.
Match prediction: Athletic Bilbao wins
Score prediction: 2-0
