La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[rahmad2nd]

This is the one match I am looking forward to the most today among the others. Before you bet on Barcelona, please don't misunderstand and don't be fooled by Barcelona's winning percentage. The reason is that Girona cannot be underestimated, Barcelona has lost Lewandowski goal supply this season. So I prefer to bet on Girona winning. Why not? This club is in its best condition able to bring a breath of fresh air to the La Liga competition. Madrid has taken over the top of the standings so if Girona wants that place back there is no other way but to face the Blaugrana and interestingly if they are able to silence the Blaugrana it means they deserve to be at the top of the standings again. However the journey is not easy Girona must challenge themselves to become a team that can develop rapidly and one solution is to be able to beat Barcelona.

There's nothing wrong with what you say, after all we are free to assume and have our own predictions. regarding the results, we will know after the match is played and finished. regarding this match, I have discussed it several times in previous posts. whether from Barcelona or Girona as a challenger team. but okay, let's just review it briefly. referring to several predictions that are my reference, in this match Barcelona will stick with their 4-3-3 pattern and Girona will likely use a 4-5-1 pattern. However, this prediction does not determine exactly what the two coaches will implement in this match.

Well, now let's review. Even though Girona performed quite well and was above Barcelona's ranking, theoretically Barcelona would have more control over the course of this match. De Jong, Gundohan and Pedri, will be more dominant and their performance is starting to be in good condition. In the back line, the core squad will still be filled, although it seems there will be a rotation of positions. The front line is Raphinha, Lewandowski and Joao Felix. if they were in full form, Barcelona would easily topple Girona, IMO.

On the contrary, with the pattern implemented by Michel, it is hoped that his squad will be able to block Barcelona's players in midfield, so that Girona can stop every attack made by the home team. plus, building an attack or counterattacking. If the scenario goes according to Girona's plan, this match will be tough. btw, this is just an assumption from my personal analysis. now we refer to betting odds, Barcelona with @1.49 and Girona with @5.80. which means, Barcelona is more favored by betting bookies. My estimate is that Barcelona will score at least 1 goal above Girona. So the ideal option for me, handicap -1 Barcelona with odds @1.70. and I hope as a La Blaugrana supporter, they are able to win this match. So, let's just wait and see what the final result of this match will be.

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[snipie]

I really do not know if Real Madrid is actually going to make Jude Bellingham the striker that they need. Because after all, he is a midfielder. But we have seen a lot of players change their playing positions throughout history. Hard to say if it is going to work for Jude Bellingham or not. I still think that it is going to be a safe option to bring in a striker instead of playing Jude Bellingham as the striker. Honestly, I don't know if Mbappe is still the priority for Real Madrid. But even then they should look for other strikers.

I think that Bellingham will remain in his position since he is doing fine there and Real Madrid will end up by recruiting a real striker, most likely Kylian Mbappe for free from PSG by the summer. I still think they will accept to get him this winter if PSG accept to let him go cheaply or if they agree on a swap deal.
Athletic Bilbao are leading with 1 goal to 0 vs Granada before the gap was suspended early to a medical emergency apparently in the stadium..

[Frankolala]

Indeed, Real Madrid really needs a good striker. Since Benzema's departure, it is clear that Real Madrid needs a new striker, especially since Real Madrid's front line is currently not very productive in terms of scoring goals. In fact, Madrid only relies on Jude Bellingham to score goals even though he is an attacking midfielder, not a striker. Of course, if Madrid can recruit Mbappe, then Madrid's goal productivity will increase much more, especially as there is no doubt that Mbappe is one of the best players in the world today.

Mbappe may still be Madrid's priority for next season. It looks like it's all waiting for Mbappe's contract to finish with PSG and it would be Madrid's advantage if they could get Mbappe. but if there hasn't been any discussion regarding Mbappe and Madrid. It would be better for them to make other plans for the list of strikers who will enter the transfer market later.
However, Madrid, which encouraged Jude Bellingham to play more forward, was also successful. he is now La Liga's current top scorer. that's an extraordinary achievement even though he's not a striker.

Yes, that's right, Mbappe is still a target for Real Madrid next season, after his contract at PSG expires. However, the news is still very confusing and there is no certainty from Madrid management. So let's just wait for the good news next season and research from several media about this news. In my opinion, if this news really happens it will be a big advantage for Madrid, but not only that, it will definitely provide quite good attack power on the front lines, but all of this requires time for Mbappe to adapt to his new team. That way, I am sure that the skills you have will be very good for teamwork.

I really do not know if Real Madrid is actually going to make Jude Bellingham the striker that they need. Because after all, he is a midfielder. But we have seen a lot of players change their playing positions throughout history. Hard to say if it is going to work for Jude Bellingham or not. I still think that it is going to be a safe option to bring in a striker instead of playing Jude Bellingham as the striker. Honestly, I don't know if Mbappe is still the priority for Real Madrid. But even then they should look for other strikers.

Bringing a new striker will be helpful for Real Madrid instead of converting Jude Bellingham to be a striker. Bellingham is good at the midfield, and he should be an advantage for Madrid to have him as he can also score goals. This will help them to win all their matches and to also score more goals in any match that they are playing. Another point is that it will make the players unpredictable by their opponents when they are on the pitch on who to give a close mark on, since Bellingham can come from behind to net the post.

Mbappe coming to Real Madrid gas been a dream and a long-time expectation which nobody knows if this will be possible or not because PSG wants to make profit from the club that is ready to buy him. I just hope that his coming to Real Madrid will be possible for him because this is where his talent will be well appreciated, and he will be able to win so many trophied.

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Atletico madrid is leading the game now with 2-1. My impression of the ongoing match if atletico madrid was struggling to beat almeria. Almeria was a bad club but since it was creating barrier and it's difficult for atletico madrid to break that barrier.
It looks like the game will end with a narrow score soon. More than 70 minutes have passed and atletico madrid is not yet creating more chances to score. Im not hoping a lot to the atletico madrid. Just to finish with the current score is good enough.

Atletico madrid needs to be careful with counter attack from almeria at the late game.

The 2 goals they scored in the first 20 minutes of the match were enough for them. They didn't need more offense, of course it could have caused problems for them if the opponent scored a goal, but the important thing was to win the 3 points from the match. They managed to win 2-1 at the end of the match. That's why scoring so many goals was enough for Atletico Madrid.
Almeria played much better than I thought. Even though they were in the last place in the league, they managed to score a goal against their opponent. If they were a little luckier, they could have won 1 point from the match

[AakZaki]

Actually, I don't like the final result of Betis vs Madrid. They were only able to go home with 1 point. This certainly makes Girona's points difference closer. If Girona wins, then it is certain that Madrid will drop to number 2. But Girona's opponent is Barcelona, it's not easy. Barcelona will also work hard for 3 points. This is to catch up with Girona's points distance.

[Volgastallion]

Atletico Madrid with a very narrow victory against one of the most weaker teams in the league, i dont know why they strugled so much against this kind of team, but a win in the end, and a needed win after losing against Barcelona in the previous gameweek.

With the drop of points from Real MAdrid, and maybe from Girona they are again in the fight.

[arimamib]

I really do not know if Real Madrid is actually going to make Jude Bellingham the striker that they need. Because after all, he is a midfielder. But we have seen a lot of players change their playing positions throughout history. Hard to say if it is going to work for Jude Bellingham or not. I still think that it is going to be a safe option to bring in a striker instead of playing Jude Bellingham as the striker. Honestly, I don't know if Mbappe is still the priority for Real Madrid. But even then they should look for other strikers.

I think changing Bellingham's role who is already established in his position is wasting gamble, because he is already world class as a midfielder. Changing his position is like wanting him to start from zero again. It involves not only adapting to a different style of play but also taking on the goal-scoring responsibilities which needs to install new instinct. Opting for a more traditional striker aligns with the conventional approach which is the best solution.

As for Kylian Mbappe, the uncertainty surrounding his priority for Real Madrid adds an additional complexity to their transfer considerations. Exploring alternative options of striker choices would indeed be a prudent strategy, ensuring they have multiple avenues to strengthen their attacking prowess. In the dynamic world of football transfers, priorities can shift, and clubs often explore various possibilities to enhance their squad.

[Marvell1]

Yes, strikers are their current needs, because the players they currently have are in fact unable to cover their needs in that position. A striker who can not only score goals but can provide space for other players or in other words who can create space.
If Mbappe joins the squad, of course this is good news, because he can be the answer to all Real Madrid's current needs. But apart from Mbappe, they should also target other players, because if they fail to bring Mbappe, they still have other players they can recruit.

I don't see a problem with the forwards, they have Bellingham, Vnisius and Joselu, this is a very good attacking line. Of course, Mbappe will strengthen any team and will further increase competition in the team, which will have a positive effect on the attack line, but even with the current squad, Real will look good. Such losses of points as happened to Betis yesterday can happen to any team, but perhaps today Barcelona will be able to beat Girona and this will not affect Real’s position in the table.

Yes, I understand that a lot of people might actually not see any problem with the forward that Real Madrid has right now. But the thing is, Real Madrid will need a better striker when they are going to play against teams like Manchester City, Bayern Munich and others. Because with those players Real Madrid will probably not be able to score as many goals as they need to do. You know those teams are going to have better defense compared to the opponent that Real Madrid is facing right now in the La Liga competition. So even though it seems okay, Real Madrid will have to do better than okay towards the later stages of the competitions right?

[kro55]

Actually, I don't like the final result of Betis vs Madrid. They were only able to go home with 1 point. This certainly makes Girona's points difference closer. If Girona wins, then it is certain that Madrid will drop to number 2. But Girona's opponent is Barcelona, it's not easy. Barcelona will also work hard for 3 points. This is to catch up with Girona's points distance.

Real Madrid was not a weak opponent. Real Betis is a very strong team. And in this match they managed to play well enough. I would say they deserve 1 point from this match. Real Madrid might have won the match if their attack was stronger. Vini was not in the squad for this match. On the other hand, the chances of Rodyrgo winning for Madrid were also very low. It is only possible to beat the big teams depending on the performance of the midfielders. However, Real Madrid managed to draw the match due to Bellingham's excellent performance.

[KTChampions]

Actually, I don't like the final result of Betis vs Madrid. They were only able to go home with 1 point. This certainly makes Girona's points difference closer. If Girona wins, then it is certain that Madrid will drop to number 2. But Girona's opponent is Barcelona, it's not easy. Barcelona will also work hard for 3 points. This is to catch up with Girona's points distance.

I’m also disappointed with the result, but Betis is a great team - they have only 2 defeats all season and according to this indicator they are in 4th place right after the leading three. I think Barcelona will help Real Madrid today and will not let Girona overtake them 
By the way, I wouldn’t be surprised if Barcelona and Girona play a draw - when one of the leaders loses points, it often turns out that the competitors also lose points, and today is just a convenient opportunity for this.

[hahay]

Actually, I don't like the final result of Betis vs Madrid. They were only able to go home with 1 point. This certainly makes Girona's points difference closer. If Girona wins, then it is certain that Madrid will drop to number 2. But Girona's opponent is Barcelona, it's not easy. Barcelona will also work hard for 3 points. This is to catch up with Girona's points distance.

Yes, the draw was a disappointing result, because Real Madrid were still projected to win this match. When Real Madrid managed to score in the 53rd minute, I thought that goal would be the beginning for Real Madrid to then be able to add more goals and be able to win this match. But yes, in reality Real Madrid only got 1 point in this match through a draw. But yes, if we are people who consider the interesting competition in the standings, then at least this kind of result is still good for their tight competition for the title. But yes, if we are betting on Real Madrid to win, then surely a draw like this is a disappointing result of course.

[SUPERSAIAN]

Atletico Madrid with a very narrow victory against one of the most weaker teams in the league, i dont know why they strugled so much against this kind of team, but a win in the end, and a needed win after losing against Barcelona in the previous gameweek.

With the drop of points from Real MAdrid, and maybe from Girona they are again in the fight.

Almeria is a team with only four points and no matter which team they are, they are now pushing very hard to get points. I think Atletico Madrid played well on the field today. I don't know what the team would be like without Griezzman.

As always, he was the secret savior of the team today, made an assist and had a great impact on the other goal. If we look at the result, they got three points, it may be easy or difficult, but ultimately Atletico Madrid is a team that can get what they want.

[Doell]

Atletico Madrid with a very narrow victory against one of the most weaker teams in the league, i dont know why they strugled so much against this kind of team, but a win in the end, and a needed win after losing against Barcelona in the previous gameweek.

With the drop of points from Real MAdrid, and maybe from Girona they are again in the fight.

Although it was only a narrow score, but in the end Atletico Madrid won. Indeed, the score might not be satisfactory, especially Almeria was also able to scored in that game. So Atletico Madrid statistically seems to be have strugled, but maybe that was Diego Simeone tactic to not play optimally in that match considering their busy schedule.
Yes, the current point gap in the standings is not that far. And the possibility is still opened for Atletico Madrid, anyway they are still on the track of title race.

[BALIK]

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Barcelona vs Girona

a match that many people are looking forward to because this will be the match that determines whether Barcelona will win against Girona to immediately get 3 points so that they are not far behind in points.
TBH, I was doubtful about this match because the chance of a draw might happen, but I chose to bet on a double chance because even though I was doubtful, I still believed that Xavi did not want his team to be embarrassed by Girona, a small team that is lucky to be in the top standings and I hope my prediction is correct.

I think this match will not be a draw. Both Barcelona and Girona will be looking to win. No team will want to lose points in this match. Because, although Girona is not a renowned team, the performance of this team this season is surprising everyone. And Girona wants to keep the top spot in the points table at the moment. Barcelona, on the other hand, will be looking to close the points gap with Real Madrid. This is why both teams will want to win. I expect the match to be very competitive. It is not possible to say which team will win. Because now the performance of both teams is good enough. Both have the potential to win.

Today promises an exciting clash between these two powerhouses and fans can expect a competitive and intense match. However, Girona's performances this season have been excellent, with Girona looking to continue their impressive form and claim a valuable three points and top the points table. Both teams have lost just once this season so far. With both teams having talented players and the potential to produce exciting football, this is a match I don't want to miss. Football lovers across the globe will surely be waiting to witness this enticing La Liga match.

If Girona want to win the title they will have to win against the three teams competing for the title Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Girona will fall behind in the title race without winning against these three teams. Girona lost 3-0 at home against Real Madrid. The Girona team will play away against Barcelona today. Barcelona are strong at home. Barcelona won 7 out of 8 home matches. Because I'm a Barcelona fan. So today I will definitely expect Barcelona to win. If Barcelona don't make any big mistakes and if Lewandowski plays well then Barcelona will win today's match.

[DanWalker]

I really do not know if Real Madrid is actually going to make Jude Bellingham the striker that they need. Because after all, he is a midfielder. But we have seen a lot of players change their playing positions throughout history. Hard to say if it is going to work for Jude Bellingham or not. I still think that it is going to be a safe option to bring in a striker instead of playing Jude Bellingham as the striker. Honestly, I don't know if Mbappe is still the priority for Real Madrid. But even then they should look for other strikers.

Bringing a new striker will be helpful for Real Madrid instead of converting Jude Bellingham to be a striker. Bellingham is good at the midfield, and he should be an advantage for Madrid to have him as he can also score goals. This will help them to win all their matches and to also score more goals in any match that they are playing. Another point is that it will make the players unpredictable by their opponents when they are on the pitch on who to give a close mark on, since Bellingham can come from behind to net the post.

Mbappe coming to Real Madrid gas been a dream and a long-time expectation which nobody knows if this will be possible or not because PSG wants to make profit from the club that is ready to buy him. I just hope that his coming to Real Madrid will be possible for him because this is where his talent will be well appreciated, and he will be able to win so many trophied.

In my opinion, Real Madrid should give up on pursuing Mbappe. Because they have tried for a long time to do that. But the player actually wanted money. That's why he ended up staying in PSG. Like using Real Madrid's interest in him to extract money from PSG. That was definitely not a very good decision by him. Real Madrid should understand that and act accordingly.

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I think changing Bellingham's role who is already established in his position is wasting gamble, because he is already world class as a midfielder. Changing his position is like wanting him to start from zero again. It involves not only adapting to a different style of play but also taking on the goal-scoring responsibilities which needs to install new instinct. Opting for a more traditional striker aligns with the conventional approach which is the best solution.

As for Kylian Mbappe, the uncertainty surrounding his priority for Real Madrid adds an additional complexity to their transfer considerations. Exploring alternative options of striker choices would indeed be a prudent strategy, ensuring they have multiple avenues to strengthen their attacking prowess. In the dynamic world of football transfers, priorities can shift, and clubs often explore various possibilities to enhance their squad.

Mbappe is uncertain about his own future. What if he comes to Real Madrid and after a few days he says that he does not like it in the squad? What if after a few days, he says that he wants more money to play for Real Madrid? And the way he has gone about his career, I don't think that is entirely impossible, to be honest. Of course there is no doubt about the capability of him as a player. But the other aspects of him are very questionable.

[alankasman]

Atletico Madrid with a very narrow victory against one of the most weaker teams in the league, i dont know why they strugled so much against this kind of team, but a win in the end, and a needed win after losing against Barcelona in the previous gameweek.

Atletico Madrid was leading 2-0 in less than 30 minutes. Because their position feels like they will win, maybe that's what makes them play relaxed. After Almeria got a goal back to make it 2-1 in the 66th minute, then Atletico Madrid tried hard again to secure the victory that was already in their favor.

With the drop of points from Real MAdrid, and maybe from Girona they are again in the fight.

Atletico Madrid's narrow victory makes them strong competitors to Real Madrid who are in first place in the La Liga standings with one game remaining.

[$anounimus$]

If Girona want to win the title they will have to win against the three teams competing for the title Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Girona will fall behind in the title race without winning against these three teams. Girona lost 3-0 at home against Real Madrid. The Girona team will play away against Barcelona today. Barcelona are strong at home. Barcelona won 7 out of 8 home matches. Because I'm a Barcelona fan. So today I will definitely expect Barcelona to win. If Barcelona don't make any big mistakes and if Lewandowski plays well then Barcelona will win today's match.

It would be too much if Girona were targeting the title this season. I don't see anything great from Girona at all and with what they have shown at the moment it looks like it's just average. The season is still quite long and there is a possibility that several teams in La Liga will spend more on players in the next transfer window. Girona will face Barcelona and of course Xavi will not let Girona party at their home. The Blaugrana also really need three points to be able to stick closely to the top of the standings. I'm pretty sure Lewandowski will be celebrating the win over Girona today.

[Falconer]

Has anyone of you noticed that the match between Granada vs Athletic Bilbao has been postponed due to the death of a Granada fan? The President of the Athletic Club said something on Twitter in response to the incident, so the match ended because it had to be postponed. This is a very rare occurrence and probably the first in the 2023-2024 season in any top European league.

I quoted it from platform X: Athletic Club president statement

🎙️ Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte

"We’re deeply saddened by the passing of a Granada fan. It’s a pity the game had to be called off, but nothing is more important than a person’s life."

"We're talking with @GranadaCF, @LaLigaEN and the referees to find a date to resume the match."

[Weawant]

It would be too much if Girona were targeting the title this season. I don't see anything great from Girona at all and with what they have shown at the moment it looks like it's just average. The season is still quite long and there is a possibility that several teams in La Liga will spend more on players in the next transfer window. Girona will face Barcelona and of course Xavi will not let Girona party at their home. The Blaugrana also really need three points to be able to stick closely to the top of the standings. I'm pretty sure Lewandowski will be celebrating the win over Girona today.

Barcelona happens to my favorite in this match and even the bookie seem to put the odds in favour of Barcelona, because it looks like everyone seem to believe Barcelona is . more better and a stronger team in this game when compared to girona, but then underestimating giron will be Barcelona's greatest fall if the concsend to Such.

Giron may not appear to be like a big team probably because they don't have a very big name to rckon with but then so far this season they have suffered only two losses which means that they are not to be underestimated because they will definitely give Barcelona a though time playing a d I can be sure that they will get a goal before the match ends, they are currently at the second position with three points behind Madrid of which they can be at the top of the table again if they win but then I anticipate mostly a draw.

[BIT-BENDER]

Barcelona happens to my favorite in this match and even the bookie seem to put the odds in favour of Barcelona, because it looks like everyone seem to believe Barcelona is .

Many times this season Barcelona has been my favorite team going into a match but on several occasions they don't leave up to the expectations and they have on those occasions went down first and then had to do the chasing game.
Although on some occasions Barcelona has really been impressive and fanatics especially when De Jong starts alongside pedri, I think a full Barcelona squad in form would definitely be a threat. Today's game they remain my favorite and I think they would win.