La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[bhooscream]

The first half is over, the match is now a 1-1 draw. Barcelona conceded the goal in the 40th minute. Espanyol only needs draw.

Now, it is in the second half and Barcelona still dominates the ball possessions. Barcelona also has a better number in goal attempts. If they continue to play more aggressively, I think Barcelona can win the match 2-1. I really don't expect this match to end with a draw, Barcelona must win today because they need to secure their position in UCL zone. Maybe changing Gavi with Aubamenyang is a good idea to make the attacking line be stronger.

[BIT-BENDER]

As it stands now you are wrong mate and you are right, you are right in the sense that you don't think the match would end as a draw, because currently it isn't playing out as a draw, also you are wrong about Barcelona scoring the tie breaker, because as it is now Barcelona are losing to espanyol 2-1. It's now becoming a normal routine that Barcelona would several matches, I really don't see how they can come back from this.

[bhooscream]

As it stands now you are wrong mate and you are right, you are right in the sense that you don't think the match would end as a draw, because currently it isn't playing out as a draw, also you are wrong about Barcelona scoring the tie breaker, because as it is now Barcelona are losing to espanyol 2-1. It's now becoming a normal routine that Barcelona would several matches, I really don't see how they can come back from this.

Sadly, 2 goals aren't for Barcelona but for Espanyol. True, my guess is wrong here. 
But it is not a draw anymore, my guess is correct about this matter. However, I'm surprised why Barcelona can be conceded 2 goals and they only make 1 goal. In the previous match, against Atletico Madrid, they could make 4 goals, now only 1 goal. Don't tell me if they can 4 goal previously because they have Dani Alves on the lineup? 

[skarais]

Sadly, 2 goals aren't for Barcelona but for Espanyol. True, my guess is wrong here. 
But it is not a draw anymore, my guess is correct about this matter. However, I'm surprised why Barcelona can be conceded 2 goals and they only make 1 goal. In the previous match, against Atletico Madrid, they could make 4 goals, now only 1 goal. Don't tell me if they can 4 goal previously because they have Dani Alves on the lineup? 

This match is very difficult for Barcelona. Despite having a quick lead at the start of the match, Espanyol managed to score 2 goals and turn things around to 2-1.
Now the score is still 2-1 for Espanyol to win and I'm not sure Barcelona can make a draw at the end of the match. I really thought it was a surprise for Barcelona after the win against Atletico Madrid.

[logfiles]

How the hell is Eric García still part of Barcelona's back line? 

From the time I have watched matches in which the lad has played. He's just so prone to defensive mistakes, and the second goal by Raul De Tomas was a typical example of the defensive lapses in Barcelona caused by the incompetent player and just like that Barcelona is going to lose points again.

[Anguwa]

Finally Barcelona try and manage draw Espanyol, the match was very difficult for Barcelona despite taking the lead from the first minute of the game, but finally they managed to go home with one point. But at first I was expecting more than four goals from this match because I was expecting Aubameyang to score today.

[vv181]

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I have my doubts about Barcelona, ​​of course because they are very unstable in many games. I don't think their win vs Atletico Madrid is the start of their comeback this season to continue competing until the end of the season, but it's good if they can maintain their form.

Espanyol is not an easy opponent for Barcelona and I think it will be a difficult game to predict. If Barcelona win then they can get back to 4th place again today by shifting Atletico Madrid to 5th place. But there are doubts about their chances of winning, I think today's result will be a draw.

Well guessed mate! Even though for sure Barcelona are running for 3 points, they have managed only to draw as you've predicted. Their youngster mistake, Garcia, is costly and turn the game over, but we see Barca determination over this game and they are saved by the last-minute goal. Surely I do also believe Barca still need a lot of things to be considered, their form hasn't been stable enough.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Finally Barcelona try and manage draw Espanyol, the match was very difficult for Barcelona despite taking the lead from the first minute of the game, but finally they managed to go home with one point. But at first I was expecting more than four goals from this match because I was expecting Aubameyang to score today.

The hottest match of the week, yes this is a suitable expression for this match with 7 yellow cards, 2 red cards on the one hand Barcelona unlucky because of VAR
On the other hand, Barcelona was lucky because they could equalize the score in the last minute it's okay, the important thing is not to lose Barcelona must stay in the TOP 4 to enter the champions league.

[terrorJR]

I usually agree, but as the table shows Real Madrid can't manage to get away very far from the rest of the league. I would never say that Sevilla is a serious competitor, if anything, Real Madrid is going to beat themselves. But if Sevilla manages to win their games, they could indeed make sure that there is a little final when they meet Real Madrid head to head.

The problem now lies within them whether they can do well without Benzema now.
In the last few matches they have struggled quite a bit without the presence of Benzema there and indeed this is a problem that has not been resolved until now.
Sevilla is not a strong contender but if Madrid are still like this without Benzema then it is not impossible that Sevilla will be getting closer

[nurilham]

I'm not sure Barcelona can make a draw at the end of the match.

But finally, they really can make a draw by scoring 2-2. You guessed wrong today, brother.
I think Xavi too late released new central forwards in the second half. Luuk De Jong or Aubameyang must be released at the beginning of the second half, so Barcelona has enough time to score again.

I really thought it was a surprise for Barcelona after the win against Atletico Madrid.

It is not surprising. We know Barcelona still cannot play consistently during this season, even the head coach has changed from Koeman to Xavi. There is too many problem in Barcelona squad, not only about the coaching quality and the strategy. If we look at it closely, many Barcelona players' are playing with very poor performances and some of them look not quality enough.

[lulumiya]

Barcelona have taken the fourth place back from Atletico Madrid today by drawing with Espanyol 2-2. But this game was really interesting. Barcelona were the better side as they had many more dangerous attacks. But Espanyol still stayed in the game and actually caused them big trouble too. Because they turned the game around after being left 1-0 behind and got 2-1 ahead. They did a great job until the last moments by keeping the score like that. But somehow, Barcelona still managed to score the equalizer in the last minute.

[mv1986]

At least the league now stays a little bit exciting for as long as Real Madrid is leaving points on the table. In April Sevilla will be facing Real Madrid in a home game. Let's hope Sevilla can keep up with Real Madrid until then and we will still get to see a little final in La Liga this season. Didn't look as if that was going to happen for quite some time, but Real is unstable as well.

In my honest opinion, I think Sevilla is not going to be anywhere near Real Madrid if not for the injury of Benzema. Now real Madrid is looking to be unstable and inconsistent and I think Sevilla should take the advantage of the situation. But I still think that Real Madrid is not going to let that happen and will be the title winners of this season.

I usually agree, but as the table shows Real Madrid can't manage to get away very far from the rest of the league. I would never say that Sevilla is a serious competitor, if anything, Real Madrid is going to beat themselves. But if Sevilla manages to win their games, they could indeed make sure that there is a little final when they meet Real Madrid head to head.

I would argue with you, Sevilla is a strong enough team, but it's a bit under-assembled. I mean, sometimes they have games where they can't focus. But if that focus is there at the time of the game, then trust me - Sevilla will be a threat to their opponents. I don't know if it can pose a threat to the Real, but either way the scoreline won't be big

Definitely and as long as they can keep the distance to Real Madrid very small, their motivation to deliver again and again will also significantly grow. Once all hope is lost, they might even play weaker frequently, but now there is a small chance to catch up with Real Madrid.

On another note, what a disappointing game by Barcelona again... Unbelievable.

[Ratash]

Its gonna be a long and difficult end of season for barcelona and atletico madrid they are both finding difficulties winning games first atletico with last minutes win against getafe and today a draw for barcelona in the last minutes, barcelona are on the fourth position and atletico on the 5th i think one of them will not be playing in the champions league next season.

[lombok]

Barcelona have taken the fourth place back from Atletico Madrid today by drawing with Espanyol 2-2. But this game was really interesting. Barcelona were the better side as they had many more dangerous attacks. But Espanyol still stayed in the game and actually caused them big trouble too. Because they turned the game around after being left 1-0 behind and got 2-1 ahead. They did a great job until the last moments by keeping the score like that. But somehow, Barcelona still managed to score the equalizer in the last minute.

The game from both teams was very intense, this draw resulted in a result where both teams both got 1 additional point. For barcelona who didn't manage to get full points, now Barca in 4th position and 5 points behind Real Madrid, top of the standings

[wildan88]

I read on the internet that it is mainly that Luuk de Jong saved a point for Barcelona. Yet that is very contradictory, Barcelona were 0-1 within 2 minutes, then you can expect more than a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes, or rather 96 minutes. Unbeaten again against Espanyol, but what do you get for that? It seems to me that they have now lost 2 points rather than gained 1.

[AndySt]

Barcelona have taken the fourth place back from Atletico Madrid today by drawing with Espanyol 2-2. But this game was really interesting. Barcelona were the better side as they had many more dangerous attacks. But Espanyol still stayed in the game and actually caused them big trouble too. Because they turned the game around after being left 1-0 behind and got 2-1 ahead. They did a great job until the last moments by keeping the score like that. But somehow, Barcelona still managed to score the equalizer in the last minute.

If Barcelona wants to continue to count on something this season, and in the current situation it is participation in the next Champions League draw, then it must score as many points as possible. But a derby is a derby and completely different factors come into force here, which can completely change all the pre-match layouts. Therefore, on the one hand, you can rejoice at such a result and a miraculous rescue in the last seconds of the match, and on the other hand, do not forget that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are fighting for the same place in the standings and this draw to some extent sniveled the victory in a face-to-face meeting with Atletico, which has been experiencing great difficulties in the results lately.

[VanityWallets2015]

Barcelona have taken the fourth place back from Atletico Madrid today by drawing with Espanyol 2-2. But this game was really interesting. Barcelona were the better side as they had many more dangerous attacks. But Espanyol still stayed in the game and actually caused them big trouble too. Because they turned the game around after being left 1-0 behind and got 2-1 ahead. They did a great job until the last moments by keeping the score like that. But somehow, Barcelona still managed to score the equalizer in the last minute.

The game from both teams was very intense, this draw resulted in a result where both teams both got 1 additional point. For barcelona who didn't manage to get full points, now Barca in 4th position and 5 points behind Real Madrid, top of the standings

In any case, it was a game that was entertaining for the public. Too bad there was no winner, but this has been exciting all along and the spectators have come to the stadium for a reason. It's better to have these kinds of matches than 0-0 matches. You see that a lot in Spain lately, just like that of Real Madrid recently. In itself not a disaster for Barcelona, next week they will play at home again.

[EdenHazard]

It's very interesting if Sevilla can win a trophy this season and it might happen, if we look at Real Madrid's inconsistent performance in the last
few matches. Right now there is only a 4 point difference between Sevilla and Real Madrid, I think the chances of Sevilla chasing the points that
Real Madrid have are very big. Moreover, the remaining matches that must be played in the La Liga competition are still quite a lot, this means
that there is still a very good chance for Sevilla to replace Real Madrid at the top. Usually Real Madrid compete for the La Liga trophy with
Barcelona or Atletico, but both rivals have experienced a decline in form this season, so it's a bit surprising that Sevilla finally became
the strongest contender for Real Madrid this season. So I'm very excited to watch La Liga every week, hopefully the next round will have more surprises.

We'll see , 4 points difference now and it's still looks heavy for sevilla to catch madrid.

Real madrid has average opponents await ahead which could earn them full 3 points out of the next 4 games.
Sevilla need to see real madrid drop points 2 times ... whether get draw twice or get lost twice as well.
A lot of work to do , sevilla just need to stay confident and consistent while waiting real madrid to drop points.

However, it is still possible to pursue the gap points.  Luck is also one of the factors that can bring them to the first position.  Unlike City and other clubs in the Premier League, but in this league Real Madrid are not that far away to beat.  It's enough to work hard and hope for luck, Sevilla can beat Real Madrid from the existing point difference.

Real madrid next 8 matches ...

20/02/22

Real Madrid
Alaves

27/02/22

Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid

07/03/22

Real Madrid
Real Sociedad

14/03/22

RCD Mallorca
Real Madrid

21/03/22

Real Madrid
Barcelona

04/04/22

Celta Vigo
Real Madrid

10/04/22

Real Madrid
Getafe

17/04/22

Sevilla
Real Madrid

Guess how many real madrid could drop points? Im not sure they could dropped more points especially if benzema comeback to the line up.
7 la liga matches until the two sevilla and real madrid to meet each other , well let's just wait the title rice might keep heating till then.

[kawetsriyanto]

For barcelona who didn't manage to get full points, now Barca in 4th position and 5 points behind Real Madrid, top of the standings

Have you counted the point gaps between Real Madrid and Barcelona correctly, dude? It is 15 points, not 5 points.  

Current points
1. Real Madrid: 54 Pts
2. Sevilla: 50 Pts
3. Real Betis: 43 Pts
4. Barcelona: 39 Pts

*Please check: https://www.skysports.com/la-liga-table

Guess how many real madrid could drop points? Im not sure they could dropped more points especially if benzema comeback to the line up.

If Benzema can play in all remaining matches, I think Real Madrid only may lose points against Sevilla.
I don't underestimate Barcelona and other clubs, but Real Madrid possibly gets a winning when they have Benzema on the lineups. The chance to win will be bigger if they have Benzema, he is very productive during this season. But if Benzema is absent, Real Madrid may lose some points because of the draw results.

[darxiaomi]

I still thinking how Sevilla can miss that penalty kick in the last minute the last week previous to this. That Draw versus Osasuna.
If they win that match can really put some serious pressure to Real Madrid, more with Madrid having a really tought series versus PSG in this weeks.
Anyways its still a really good effort from Sevilla team.