La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[Masplanc]

Seems nobody got to match the match between Osasuna versus Granada.
A strong performance from the both team's, Osasuna created a lot of chances but failed to score more than their single goal.
They got to score in the first half of the game,goals from Chimey Avila as he has scored two in a row the later was against Villarreal last weekend... Immediately after the red card,Granada showed full impact by fighting back for a point... sloppy movement from the Osasuna's goalle which resulted to the goal, lovely goal from Monronto.

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[Rengga Jati]

Home advantage means nothing in this case, but that still doesn't mean that Barcelona can't win.

I think it can mean something, it is sometimes very helpful. When you are playing at your home, you can be more confident because you know well the atmosphere and the field characteristics. Some players also can be more motivated because their supporters will give bigger supports at home. While the opponent players' concentration can be a little disturbed because of the huge support of the host supporters to their lovely team. In this situation, Barcelona players can take advantage, they can have a bigger chance to win since the opponent isn't in the situation that they are expected (feel comfortable).

[mv1986]

So far, El Classico has been an emotional match between the two clubs who have a long history of rivalry in La Liga, but admit it or not, El Classico when both players (Messi and Ronaldo) are the mainstays of their respective teams, makes El Classico even hotter,Moreover, these two players are the best players in the world and besides their clubs have a high rivalry, the two players also often become rivals when competing for personal awards so far and that is what makes el classico a few years ago more interesting than el classico without both the player at this time.

El Clásico used to be a "hotter" contest, even before the arrival of Messi and Ronaldo into the scene. Only people who started watching soccer in the last decade might think it was Messi and Ronaldo who made it what it is today.

Take an example of Real Madrid when Ronaldo left, They still beat Barça in some games and even played entertaining football, didn't they?

I think it's the CR7 or Messi Fans who might think that the clasico will be boring because their favourite players won't play it anymore, but for us who have been following La Liga, It's just another big and potentially entertaining clasico match coming up.

I must say that of course everybody has their opinion, but I sincerely disagree when it comes to the attractiveness of this Clasico compared to those in the past. What made the Clasico so crazy over the last decade?

Definitely Messi and Ronaldo with their absolute insane dribblings, putting the opponent's defenders always on the edge of conceiving red cards. Pepe is gone, Ramos is gone, both insanely keen to go nuts when the moment literally called for it. Marcello also gone, and even earlier we had Iniesta who knew exactly how to hurt Madrid.

I think we are a good bit away from the quality the Clasicos had like five years ago.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

So far, El Classico has been an emotional match between the two clubs who have a long history of rivalry in La Liga, but admit it or not, El Classico when both players (Messi and Ronaldo) are the mainstays of their respective teams, makes El Classico even hotter,Moreover, these two players are the best players in the world and besides their clubs have a high rivalry, the two players also often become rivals when competing for personal awards so far and that is what makes el classico a few years ago more interesting than el classico without both the player at this time.

El Clásico used to be a "hotter" contest, even before the arrival of Messi and Ronaldo into the scene. Only people who started watching soccer in the last decade might think it was Messi and Ronaldo who made it what it is today.

Take an example of Real Madrid when Ronaldo left, They still beat Barça in some games and even played entertaining football, didn't they?

I think it's the CR7 or Messi Fans who might think that the clasico will be boring because their favourite players won't play it anymore, but for us who have been following La Liga, It's just another big and potentially entertaining clasico match coming up.

I must say that of course everybody has their opinion, but I sincerely disagree when it comes to the attractiveness of this Clasico compared to those in the past. What made the Clasico so crazy over the last decade?

Definitely Messi and Ronaldo with their absolute insane dribblings, putting the opponent's defenders always on the edge of conceiving red cards. Pepe is gone, Ramos is gone, both insanely keen to go nuts when the moment literally called for it. Marcello also gone, and even earlier we had Iniesta who knew exactly how to hurt Madrid.

I think we are a good bit away from the quality the Clasicos had like five years ago.

Ok we have to admit that without some of these players the quality of El Clásico is less attractive but it is also undeniable that the El Clásico is a clash between Madrid vs Barcelona not only players, we'll see how  el clásico this season goes with some new players but I'm sure the tension will remain the same

[AndySt]

We are only two days away from the El Clasico now. Maybe Barcelona have an advantage as they are going to play home. But when it comes to El Clasicos, it is not much important which side is the home team. Because we have witnessed so many times so far that away team won.

Home advantage means nothing in this case, but that still doesn't mean that Barcelona can't win. It is clear this year that Real Madrid is the better team, or looks like the better team.

Home advantage means something, you play in field you are familiar and your opponent is not. Not all teams use this advantage but that doesn't mean there is no home advantage. Especially in special matches like El Clasico, this becomes even more important. Supporting the team, being able to put pressure on the opponent and the referee, and igniting the team in stagnant moments are important factors. Barcelona are struggling with a slightly weaker squad this year, but they still have very important players. Both teams have a chance in this match. It wouldn't be right to show Real Madrid as favorite.

Also, the home advantage is manifested in the fact that usually the guest team needs more time to get to the stadium. The advantage of the home arena continues to take place as one of the factors and can be expressed in a bunch of additional little things that are not very noticeable at first glance. Yes, even just psychologically it can affect, because it is already considered that the home team already obviously has an advantage. Another question is that in such matches, teams try to play at their maximum and make every effort to achieve a favorable result for themselves, because this is facilitated by increased attention and entourage of the match, despite the tournament position and problems that may haunt the team at a given time.

[hahay]

It seems like it's a shame that Osasuna couldn't win the match, because I thought it was a good chance to get the full points. Yes, maybe because of getting a red card but it looks like it was also their own fault. They seemed to be implementing a counter-attack strategy which of course, when they took the lead by one goal at least it gave Granada control of the ball so any mistakes can happen when trying to stop the opponent's movement. It was a shame I think because the counter-goal came in the last minute of the game, it made it difficult for Osasuna to hold on to his position.

[OcTradism]

Ok we have to admit that without some of these players the quality of El Clásico is less attractive but it is also undeniable that the El Clásico is a clash between Madrid vs Barcelona not only players, we'll see how  el clásico this season goes with some new players but I'm sure the tension will remain the same

El Classico is always hot, star players are only parts of El Classico. This season, first time it will not have Messi and Ramos after many years and we might feel unfamiliar but one season will help us forget about them. Next season, we will don't mention about Messi and Ramos in El Classico.

After few seasons, who discussed about CR7 in La Liga, he belongs to the past of La Liga. Benzema faces calls for 10-month prison suspended sentence. Will it affect Benzeman performance in the El Classico. He escaped from investigation years ago but it finds him again this year.

I don't want to imagine the he will be put into jail. It's bad for Real Madrid and for Benzema too. He is still one of best strikers in Europe and main striker of France.

[Shasha80]

It seems like it's a shame that Osasuna couldn't win the match, because I thought it was a good chance to get the full points. Yes, maybe because of getting a red card but it looks like it was also their own fault. They seemed to be implementing a counter-attack strategy which of course, when they took the lead by one goal at least it gave Granada control of the ball so any mistakes can happen when trying to stop the opponent's movement. It was a shame I think because the counter-goal came in the last minute of the game, it made it difficult for Osasuna to hold on to his position.

Osasuna failed to defend their win, even though Osasuna managed to take the lead first, and I think Osasuna can win the match. Because Osasuna
actually did a lot of attacks, proved successful in making 17 shots, but was only able to score one goal. Then a very surprising thing happened
in the 74th minute, Osasuna got a red card and that was a good thing for Granada. The Granada players took advantage of Osasuna's situation,
which was only playing with 10 men and finally managed to score a goal, then make the match end in a draw. It's a bad result for Osasuna not only
for failing to win the game against Granada. They also have to lose two points, this is a lesson for Osasuna, to be more concentrated in playing,
so as not to make mistakes again. Moreover, the following opponent Osasuna is Real Madrid, most likely Osasuna will have to lose points again,
because we know Real Madrid have far better quality players than Osasuna.

[rozak]

It seems like it's a shame that Osasuna couldn't win the match, because I thought it was a good chance to get the full points. Yes, maybe because of getting a red card but it looks like it was also their own fault. They seemed to be implementing a counter-attack strategy which of course, when they took the lead by one goal at least it gave Granada control of the ball so any mistakes can happen when trying to stop the opponent's movement. It was a shame I think because the counter-goal came in the last minute of the game, it made it difficult for Osasuna to hold on to his position.

Osasuna failed to defend their win, even though Osasuna managed to take the lead first, and I think Osasuna can win the match. Because Osasuna
actually did a lot of attacks, proved successful in making 17 shots, but was only able to score one goal. Then a very surprising thing happened
in the 74th minute, Osasuna got a red card and that was a good thing for Granada. The Granada players took advantage of Osasuna's situation,
which was only playing with 10 men and finally managed to score a goal, then make the match end in a draw. It's a bad result for Osasuna not only
for failing to win the game against Granada. They also have to lose two points, this is a lesson for Osasuna, to be more concentrated in playing,
so as not to make mistakes again. Moreover, the following opponent Osasuna is Real Madrid, most likely Osasuna will have to lose points again,
because we know Real Madrid have far better quality players than Osasuna.

I think Osasuna will win easily in that match. look at the standings that put Granada quite far below. Osasuna should be able to secure their 3 points.
looking at the match statistics, actually what Granada showed was very good. they had the ball but unfortunately, there was no good finishing. even they always lose the ball when entering 3/4 of the field.
in his red card José angel Valdés of course a heavy blow for Osasuna. and it became a disaster when angel Montoro equalized late in the game.
Next up is a tough match for Osasuna. but also an interesting game for Granada next week.

[KTChampions]

El Classico is always hot, star players are only parts of El Classico. This season, first time it will not have Messi and Ramos after many years and we might feel unfamiliar but one season will help us forget about them. Next season, we will don't mention about Messi and Ramos in El Classico.

After few seasons, who discussed about CR7 in La Liga, he belongs to the past of La Liga. Benzema faces calls for 10-month prison suspended sentence. Will it affect Benzeman performance in the El Classico. He escaped from investigation years ago but it finds him again this year.

I don't want to imagine the he will be put into jail. It's bad for Real Madrid and for Benzema too. He is still one of best strikers in Europe and main striker of France.

I think the "novelty" of this case has been lost long and everything connected with it has been turned long into a legal routine for all parties. Therefore, this is unlikely to somehow affect Benzema. And as I understand it, there is no question of the real term of imprisonment, however, I did not delve deeply into these journalistic fabrications.

[slaman29]

I think the "novelty" of this case has been lost long and everything connected with it has been turned long into a legal routine for all parties. Therefore, this is unlikely to somehow affect Benzema. And as I understand it, there is no question of the real term of imprisonment, however, I did not delve deeply into these journalistic fabrications.

Yeah I never really know how to respond to things like this. I respect footballers and athletes for their performance and spirit, but they are also human beings capable of good and bad things unrelated to sports. He won't be affected for sure, and the supporters the same.

Even Ronaldo he had airplanes flying banners outside Old Trafford reminding people about his sex scandal and nobody gave a shit about it. Right or wrong not for me to question.

[kro55]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

[hahay]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

No, I personally avoid betting on this match, I really can't bet on a mediocre team. In my view Valencia still has a good history in the past and therefore if I were to bet on this match I would expect Valencia to win despite their poor stats so far. In fact, I was lucky not to include this match in my list of bets, as Mallorca took the lead 0-2 in HT this time. It seems difficult for Valencia to turn things around, but to minimize the defeat it is possible in the second half but to win I don't think Valencia will be able to, maybe a draw can be great but still it will be difficult.

[Juggy777]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

No, I personally avoid betting on this match, I really can't bet on a mediocre team. In my view Valencia still has a good history in the past and therefore if I were to bet on this match I would expect Valencia to win despite their poor stats so far. In fact, I was lucky not to include this match in my list of bets, as Mallorca took the lead 0-2 in HT this time. It seems difficult for Valencia to turn things around, but to minimize the defeat it is possible in the second half but to win I don't think Valencia will be able to, maybe a draw can be great but still it will be difficult.

@hahay your analysis is spot on and these matches are difficult to predict, because Valencia’s recent form is not good and yet in paper they’re a better team. Lastly it looks like Valencia will be beaten, but yet 45 minutes plus extra time left for them to score some goals and try and turn it around, but I doubt they’ll be able to do it.

[Joca97]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

No, I personally avoid betting on this match, I really can't bet on a mediocre team. In my view Valencia still has a good history in the past and therefore if I were to bet on this match I would expect Valencia to win despite their poor stats so far. In fact, I was lucky not to include this match in my list of bets, as Mallorca took the lead 0-2 in HT this time. It seems difficult for Valencia to turn things around, but to minimize the defeat it is possible in the second half but to win I don't think Valencia will be able to, maybe a draw can be great but still it will be difficult.

@hahay your analysis is spot on and these matches are difficult to predict, because Valencia’s recent form is not good and yet in paper they’re a better team. Lastly it looks like Valencia will be beaten, but yet 45 minutes plus extra time left for them to score some goals and try and turn it around, but I doubt they’ll be able to do it.

Valencia currently at halftime losing 0-2 against Mallorca and Valencia had a much much bigger possesion then Mallorca it was 72/28 for Valencia and they had a good chance to take the lead at start of the match.But Mallorca was able to shock them in the first half and score two goals and i think Valencia wont be able to get a win or even a draw in this match

[kro55]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

No, I personally avoid betting on this match, I really can't bet on a mediocre team. In my view Valencia still has a good history in the past and therefore if I were to bet on this match I would expect Valencia to win despite their poor stats so far. In fact, I was lucky not to include this match in my list of bets, as Mallorca took the lead 0-2 in HT this time. It seems difficult for Valencia to turn things around, but to minimize the defeat it is possible in the second half but to win I don't think Valencia will be able to, maybe a draw can be great but still it will be difficult.

@hahay your analysis is spot on and these matches are difficult to predict, because Valencia’s recent form is not good and yet in paper they’re a better team. Lastly it looks like Valencia will be beaten, but yet 45 minutes plus extra time left for them to score some goals and try and turn it around, but I doubt they’ll be able to do it.

Valencia currently at halftime losing 0-2 against Mallorca and Valencia had a much much bigger possesion then Mallorca it was 72/28 for Valencia and they had a good chance to take the lead at start of the match.But Mallorca was able to shock them in the first half and score two goals and i think Valencia wont be able to get a win or even a draw in this match

Are Valencia too lucky or are they unlucky? It managed to draw the match 2-2. Interestingly, they scored the first goal in 90 + 3 minutes and the second goal in 90 + 8 minutes. Not only that, Mouctar Diakhaby mistakenly sent the ball to his own goalpost to give Mallorca a 2-0 lead. However, I am happy that Valencia did not lose at home. At the same time, their performance was quite good.

[Slow death]

So far, El Classico has been an emotional match between the two clubs who have a long history of rivalry in La Liga, but admit it or not, El Classico when both players (Messi and Ronaldo) are the mainstays of their respective teams, makes El Classico even hotter,Moreover, these two players are the best players in the world and besides their clubs have a high rivalry, the two players also often become rivals when competing for personal awards so far and that is what makes el classico a few years ago more interesting than el classico without both the player at this time.

El Clásico used to be a "hotter" contest, even before the arrival of Messi and Ronaldo into the scene. Only people who started watching soccer in the last decade might think it was Messi and Ronaldo who made it what it is today.

Take an example of Real Madrid when Ronaldo left, They still beat Barça in some games and even played entertaining football, didn't they?

I think it's the CR7 or Messi Fans who might think that the clasico will be boring because their favourite players won't play it anymore, but for us who have been following La Liga, It's just another big and potentially entertaining clasico match coming up.

I must say that of course everybody has their opinion, but I sincerely disagree when it comes to the attractiveness of this Clasico compared to those in the past. What made the Clasico so crazy over the last decade?

Definitely Messi and Ronaldo with their absolute insane dribblings, putting the opponent's defenders always on the edge of conceiving red cards. Pepe is gone, Ramos is gone, both insanely keen to go nuts when the moment literally called for it. Marcello also gone, and even earlier we had Iniesta who knew exactly how to hurt Madrid.

I think we are a good bit away from the quality the Clasicos had like five years ago.

Ok we have to admit that without some of these players the quality of El Clásico is less attractive but it is also undeniable that the El Clásico is a clash between Madrid vs Barcelona not only players, we'll see how  el clásico this season goes with some new players but I'm sure the tension will remain the same

we have to be honest that el classico is no longer as important as in the past, barcelona is not doing well and real madrid is not doing well either, this:



It is clear proof that the times of the past are gone, in the past the el classico almost gave an idea of who could be champion between barcelona or real madrid, but this el classico has none of that because both teams are not doing well, he hasn't great players like ronaldo and messi to make a comparison as in the past, the good times of ronaldinho, ronaldo, zidane, neymar in spain are gone. today we even have karin benzema just on the side of real madrid, but on the barcelona side i don't see anything

my bet:

[CLS63]

Valencia - Mallorca game was a really interesting one. My favourite side to win here was Valencia. Actually, they were only one point above Mallorca in the standings before the game started. But Valencia were a little better so far in terms of performance in each of their league games. But they both had a bad form recently. And I thought that it was time Valencia started winning again. Valencia's win got a nice odd also. But Mallorca really surprised me by ending the first half by 2-0 ahead. In the second half, I hoped to see a better Valencia and there were really. And Mallorca's red card in the 55th minute was a silver lining for Valencia. But they still were struggling to even score one goal. In the stoppage time, Valencia somehow managed to score two goals and it ended by 2-2. But Mallorca still must be happy about the result.

[CryptoBuds]

Is anyone enjoying the match of Valencia vs Mallorca? Mallorca is the new team this season but their performance is outstanding. Their gameplay is quite stable compared to other teams. So it is tough for Valencia to win this match. Valencia's performance in previous matches was very poor. They have not won the last 5 matches, have lost 3 matches and drawn two. If they can't win against Mallorca, they won't win the next few matches. In the future, they will play against teams like Real Betis, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

No, I personally avoid betting on this match, I really can't bet on a mediocre team. In my view Valencia still has a good history in the past and therefore if I were to bet on this match I would expect Valencia to win despite their poor stats so far. In fact, I was lucky not to include this match in my list of bets, as Mallorca took the lead 0-2 in HT this time. It seems difficult for Valencia to turn things around, but to minimize the defeat it is possible in the second half but to win I don't think Valencia will be able to, maybe a draw can be great but still it will be difficult.

^ It's full time and the score is Valencia 2-2 Mallorca. This is actually so surprising because Valencia was without any doubt the better team in this match. They had lots of possession and more shots on target. Damn even Mallorca had 2 red cards so it was 11 vs 9. But it all came down to Valencia's poor finishing. They couldn't even take advantage of the 2 extra players. Though 1 red card was almost at the end of the match. Still, I think Valencia should have won this match.

[condoras]

we have to be honest that el classico is no longer as important as in the past, barcelona is not doing well and real madrid is not doing well either

That's not right. Classico will always be Classico even if both of them not going well this season, even if they miss big stars, even if they are close to bankruptcy.

It is clear proof that the times of the past are gone, in the past the el classico almost gave an idea of who could be champion between barcelona or real madrid, but this el classico has none of that because both teams are not doing well, he hasn't great players like ronaldo and messi to make a comparison as in the past, the good times of ronaldinho, ronaldo, zidane, neymar in spain are gone. today we even have karin benzema just on the side of real madrid, but on the barcelona side i don't see anything

You are right, this season's Classico won't determine the possible champion of La Liga but that doesn't mean that they don't have quality players or that they will be uninteresting. I'm sure that both teams will play hard as always and we will watch a great game. Btw, I will bet for a draw...