La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[LGD2Business]

I am very surprise not because Cadiz is about to get a draw from Villareal, I am surprised why Cadiz will just prepare and train for a match only to come for a draw. Did they come with the idea that draw is better than lose? Atleast they would have made some efforts to get a goal, having a draw will not help to lift them off from the bottom. They will still be in the bottom region even after getting a draw.

Villarreal is a strong enough team and Cadiz is getting points at home for the first time. It's natural for them to think that 1 point is enough. Towards the end of the match, they wanted to keep this score as they went without conceding a goal for a long time.
The red card in overtime was very clever. Carcelen blocked the clear goal position and received applause from the fans. It's not common for a red card to be applauded. It was an interesting situation.
Getting a point against Emery's Villarreal should count as success. Cadiz can play against teams similar of their quality to win the match. It's their nature to be protective against big teams.

[Sterbens]

what happened to villareal, the first half is about to end but the score is still 0-0

both ball possession was almost balanced, it was clear that Cadiz was playing defensively. if it continues like this, many people predict will be wrong. maybe the final result is a draw

And sure enough it was a draw for both teams. Villareal appeared to dominate, but they failed to score a single goal against Cadiz. Cadiz know their quality is no better than Villareal, so they prefer to stay and wait for their chance. Cadiz applied a disciplined game that made it difficult for Villareal to penetrate their defense. Villareal missed their chance to get points in this match.

[hahay]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

[Docnaster]

I am very surprise not because Cadiz is about to get a draw from Villareal, I am surprised why Cadiz will just prepare and train for a match only to come for a draw. Did they come with the idea that draw is better than lose? Atleast they would have made some efforts to get a goal, having a draw will not help to lift them off from the bottom. They will still be in the bottom region even after getting a draw.

It's normal to happend if there are weaker teams against strong teams usually they will playing more defense because it will be suicided if weaker teams playing attacking against them and this might happend for Cadiz vs Villarreal today that they will playing with more defensive to ensure they will not conceded much goals in this match so that's why Cadiz not good for ball possessions and 1 point is reasonable result because at least Cadiz didn't lose but indeed this result is dissapointing me because i thought Villarreal will easily can win the match

Yea, I can see that was really their plan and they got it, no wonder the fans were still happy for the draw and even cheered for a red card gotten for the sake of the draw. I agree that 1 point is better than non especially when you get it from a good team like Villareal. I believe this draw boost the moral of the team for their next outing.

[RaltcoinsB]

this will be the 7th match for both teams and cadiz has only won 1 time, seeing from that there is a small chance for cadiz to win from villareal (although the match will be held at Cadiz's home). Unai Emery will definitely prepare the best strategy to deal with Cadiz.

Cadiz have been a very weak team this season and are still in the relegation group so far, so it's clear that Villarreal won't be so pressured to face Cadiz at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla which is home to Cadiz's side. The winning bet will definitely be on Villarreal because the comparison of Villarreal's performance with Cadiz this season is very different and it's true that this 7th match will have more potential to be won by Villarreal.

That's what I thought too, but Cadiz apparently surprised us both.  They earned 1 point from Villarreal.  Thus, they won their first draw in the league.  It must be very sad for Villarreal.  There are 2 very important points lost.  While they want to compete for UCL this year, they should not experience such points loss.

[Pesona1]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

I also didn't expect a draw to be the end of Villareal's match today, statistically Villareal managed to control the ball in the match and even Villareal were able to shoot a lot of accurate shots but today luck was not on Villareal side at all, like you, I was before I think that Villareal will succeed in winning big in that match because so far Villareal has appeared quite impressive compared to Cadiz, which is indeed slumped by being in the degradation zone, but indeed Cadiz performance today was extraordinary because it was able their hold Villareal to a draw.

[Oneandpure]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

Surprisingly Villareal was held draw by Cadiz with a score of 0-0, judging from the standings position awhile seem not believing with  this final match result draw, Villareal should have been able to get 3 points from Cadiz. Loss full points against wit Cadiz faced make 3 points left with top fourth position Real Betis and seems difficult for Villareal reach last standing place qualify to Champion League. Although superior in terms of ball possession, the defensive game system implemented by Cadiz makes Villareal have difficulty in creating goals. Villareal have created 14 shots and 6 shots on target but still nothing goals can scored in this match. However one point credit get by Cadiz seem most important because again with top 5th standing place more lucky looking with Cadiz on 19th position standing.

[GatotKaca]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

I also didn't expect a draw to be the end of Villareal's match today, statistically Villareal managed to control the ball in the match and even Villareal were able to shoot a lot of accurate shots but today luck was not on Villareal side at all, like you, I was before I think that Villareal will succeed in winning big in that match because so far Villareal has appeared quite impressive compared to Cadiz, which is indeed slumped by being in the degradation zone, but indeed Cadiz performance today was extraordinary because it was able their hold Villareal to a draw.

did not expect Villarreal to also be held back by Cadiz who has not performed well this season. Cadiz plays at home, of course, it makes their game more disciplined. especially their defense.
Villarreal has possession of the ball. lots of shots done. but it looks like luck is not on Villarreal's side.
surprising results, but maybe someone will benefit from the bet?

[keyscore44]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

I also didn't expect a draw to be the end of Villareal's match today, statistically Villareal managed to control the ball in the match and even Villareal were able to shoot a lot of accurate shots but today luck was not on Villareal side at all, like you, I was before I think that Villareal will succeed in winning big in that match because so far Villareal has appeared quite impressive compared to Cadiz, which is indeed slumped by being in the degradation zone, but indeed Cadiz performance today was extraordinary because it was able their hold Villareal to a draw.

In the game between Villarreal and Cadiz I expected Villarreal to win. But that didn't happen, as well as we saw a fight between the two teams. Both teams' attacks tried their best to score goals. But the defense of both teams showed their skills.

[keyscore44]

Barcelona is being hit by many injured players, no half-hearted five players have to miss some time in La Liga and the Champions League. the scenario you say, it's not going to happen. because Memphis Depay also had to miss out with a hamstring injury during an international match.

Quoting from the club's official website, apparently Depay and De Jong were also injured. In addition, Araujo, Kounde and Bellerin also suffered injuries so they all cannot be included in the squad against Mallorca.

Team news
The Dutch duo of Frenkie de Jong and Memphis both picked up hamstring problems in the game with Denmark. But it’s in defence where things are looking particularly messy. Ronald Araujo noted pain in an adductor in the first minute of Uruguay’s friendly with Iran and has required surgery, while Jules Kounde returned from the French camp with an Achilles tendon issue. And to make matters worse, right-back Héctor Bellerín hurt his calf during training back in Barcelona. Source

Even though Barcelona's injury storm after the International break has cost the club, but I don't think they will be short of players in the match against Mallorca. Barcelona remains the favorite in that match with many other quality players. The problem is, can Barcelona keep their defense from conceding in this match?

Barcelona won't have any injury problems against Mallorca. They can also win matches against such teams by other players. However, if the player's injury persists, Barcelona will be in trouble, as they have a big match ahead of them against Real Madrid, where they will need their best player. I don't know how Barcelona will fix these things.

[Doell]

Unexpected results came from Villarreal, who would have thought that Cadiz could hold Villarreal to a draw which even statistically Villarreal won in many ways but the result was not as expected. I think it will be an easy win for Villarreal because they must win anyway they need to win at least to stay in the top five, but with this draw it is very possible for Villarreal to be out of the top five. It's a shame I think because Villarreal should be in the top four which even Bilbao and Betis currently have.

I also didn't expect a draw to be the end of Villareal's match today, statistically Villareal managed to control the ball in the match and even Villareal were able to shoot a lot of accurate shots but today luck was not on Villareal side at all, like you, I was before I think that Villareal will succeed in winning big in that match because so far Villareal has appeared quite impressive compared to Cadiz, which is indeed slumped by being in the degradation zone, but indeed Cadiz performance today was extraordinary because it was able their hold Villareal to a draw.

did not expect Villarreal to also be held back by Cadiz who has not performed well this season. Cadiz plays at home, of course, it makes their game more disciplined. especially their defense.
Villarreal has possession of the ball. lots of shots done. but it looks like luck is not on Villarreal's side.
surprising results, but maybe someone will benefit from the bet?

There was no score in this match, the most common possibility is that people will choose goal over or choose Villarreal, maybe yes there is someone who is quite extreme in choosing draw or under 1 score. I'm also quite surprised that Cadiz was able to defends in that match, after winning against Valladolid, today they managed to hold off Draw Villarreal. Very interesting.

[alpamar99]

There was no score in this match, the most common possibility is that people will choose goal over or choose Villarreal, maybe yes there is someone who is quite extreme in choosing draw or under 1 score. I'm also quite surprised that Cadiz was able to defends in that match, after winning against Valladolid, today they managed to hold off Draw Villarreal. Very interesting.

Regardless of how Cadiz have performed so far but in this match they did defend really well.
On the other hand, Villarreal's chances were wasted in this match and it's a shame when in fact they can still do more than this in my opinion.
It's a poor result for the third time from Villarreal and they are getting knocked out of the top 4 position for now.

[KTChampions]

Osasuna is a good team, but we are talking about weakness in relation to Real Madrid, right? The fact that they are in fifth place does not mean that they are "close" to Real Madrid in terms of strength. No matter how badly Real Madrid's opponents play, there will always be someone in second place. Even if Real Madrid is a million times stronger than everyone else, someone will be in second place, third, and so on. I am sure that if this game was in the Champions League final and it was the last game of the championship (there would be no need to save energy), then Real would have won 10 games out of 10 and the goal difference would have been consistently 3+.

IMO, Osasuna is not bad, but not a good team neither. The fact that they are in the fifth place right now is more accidental than due to technical of physical competitiveness. We are still at the start of La Liga, so luck plays an important role in the ranking. Let's see if they manage to stay in the top 10 when we approach the end of the season. Their great start will help, but it is not a sure thing.

Yes, given that Sevilla has collapsed and Atlético are still looking for their game, any place below second is vacant for any team. Especially at the start of the season, when the factor of easy calendar and "luck" plays a big role. The further the championship goes, the more familiar the standings will take (although I'm not sure that Sevilla will be able to return to the top half).

[Jody.Drummer]

Yes, given that Sevilla has collapsed and Atlético are still looking for their game, any place below second is vacant for any team. Especially at the start of the season, when the factor of easy calendar and "luck" plays a big role. The further the championship goes, the more familiar the standings will take (although I'm not sure that Sevilla will be able to return to the top half).

Yes, Sevilla's decline in performance compared to last season made the match an advantage for Atletico Madrid. Marcos Llorente scored for Atletico Madrid's advantage in the 29th minute. Sevilla really looked difficult in this match despite having a lot of ball possession, even Atletico Madrid were more likely to score goals. I don't expect Sevilla to win this game even though they are playing at home. They still haven't been able to rise from their slump so far.

[Velvet78]

The biggest surprise of the day was of course that Villarreal lost two points against Cadiz by 0-0.

Cadiz had a really bad start to the season and it was a big opportunity for Villarreal here. Villarreal had some serious problems on the recent weeks about getting wins. They have lost a lot of momentum and they wasted another chance. They were quite dominant in the first half but somehow Cadiz managed to improve their performance also. I wonder what went wrong and how Villarreal let them get one point easily.

Now Sevilla - Atletico Madrid is going on by Atletico's 1-0 lead. Their performance so far has been better which isn't surprising at all. Sevilla's bad form is very likely to continue if they don't gather themselves up.

[Sterbens]

I'm looking forward to the match between Mallorca vs Barcelona. It was an easy game for Barcelona because they faced a team that was far below them. The result will determine their position in the table to temporarily overtake Real Madrid before Real Maadrid play this week's match against Osasuna. What's more, I want to see their performances without being strengthened by their main players because of injuries.

[MAAManda]

I'm looking forward to the match between Mallorca vs Barcelona. It was an easy game for Barcelona because they faced a team that was far below them. The result will determine their position in the table to temporarily overtake Real Madrid before Real Maadrid play this week's match against Osasuna. What's more, I want to see their performances without being strengthened by their main players because of injuries.

They have only left a few of their important players through injury, there is no real impact from this. Of course Barcelona will get a win from Mallorca even though they will play away. The normal handicap for Barcelona is -1.75, which is normal I think because Barcelona will win by a score of at least 0 - 2. So, what do you think?

[hahay]

I'm looking forward to the match between Mallorca vs Barcelona. It was an easy game for Barcelona because they faced a team that was far below them. The result will determine their position in the table to temporarily overtake Real Madrid before Real Maadrid play this week's match against Osasuna. What's more, I want to see their performances without being strengthened by their main players because of injuries.

They have only left a few of their important players through injury, there is no real impact from this. Of course Barcelona will get a win from Mallorca even though they will play away. The normal handicap for Barcelona is -1.75, which is normal I think because Barcelona will win by a score of at least 0 - 2. So, what do you think?

Even the final score 0-2 is a low end I think because with Barcelona's current strength against a team whose quality is far below them, Barcelona should have won like 3 goals or more. But related to the problem of injuries, it will still have a bad impact on the team, because when against a stronger team of course it will be a big obstacle for them to get good gameplay. But at this moment it is fortunate that Barcelona will only play against Mallorca, who of course lose some key players because injuries will still be overcome. If Barcelona do not take advantage of this match to win then it will be very unfortunate, because for the next match Barcelona will be against a strong team.

[Porfirii]

Now Sevilla - Atletico Madrid is going on by Atletico's 1-0 lead. Their performance so far has been better which isn't surprising at all. Sevilla's bad form is very likely to continue if they don't gather themselves up.

Morata has scored the second goal for Atlético de Madrid, and Sevilla is running out of time for the comeback. A final result of 0-2 is the most likely. Good news for Atlético, who keeps defending it's position in the ranking, and a deathly loss for the Andalusians, who seem to have a hard time scoring points this season.

[terrorJR]

Now Sevilla - Atletico Madrid is going on by Atletico's 1-0 lead. Their performance so far has been better which isn't surprising at all. Sevilla's bad form is very likely to continue if they don't gather themselves up.

Morata has scored the second goal for Atlético de Madrid, and Sevilla is running out of time for the comeback. A final result of 0-2 is the most likely. Good news for Atlético, who keeps defending it's position in the ranking, and a deathly loss for the Andalusians, who se to have a hard time scoring points this season.

It looks like Morata's goal will be the end of the match because I don't think this will happen again, especially for Sevilla now because indeed they are already very messed up even though they controlled the game at the end of this match but they lost far in finishing and their chances were wasted in this match.
At the moment Atletico are quite comfortable with this result and they are now focused on defense and occasionally attack with quick counter-attacks.