La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2023/24

[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.

[boltz]

Very sad what happened at Bilbao game and I'm glad they stopped the game for good in order to pay respect for that person who died during the first minutes of the game. I also hope that Granada will find a way to score quick when the game will resume and maybe even win the game in order to dedicate that win to his family.

Now , back to football and Barca - Girona should be game of the week across Europe in my opinion and I won't be shocked to see Girona winning on Camp Nou and take 3 points 

[Raflesia]

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.

The problem is that in this match Betis played very well. Madrid did not play badly in this match because they played quite well as usual but indeed Betis performed outstandingly even in addition to compensating, in terms of opportunities in this match Betis even played better in the utilization of opportunities.
I think most of us didn't expect something like this especially with Madrid's current situation I think they are still the favorites in the beginning. But indeed things like this sometimes always happen even though we don't like this. With the current situation then Girona clearly has more opportunities only Barcelona is also not an easy opponent for them.

[püsür]

By January; i expect real madrid to buy and for a quality striker on short term basis and also confirm Mbappe too. Girona faces Barcelona tomorrow; a win for Girona means 2 point lead at the top of the league, if Barcelona wins; then they are back in the title runs.

Whats your predicition?

If they manage to sign Mbappe or another good striker then I'm quite happy. At the moment they are in trouble and bad at striker. Joselu didn't become a good solution, he wasted a lot of opportunities. If Madrid are able to sign Haaland or Mbaape it could be incredible. But until now there is no news of offers for other players. It even seems that they have made a final submission proposal for Mbaape but there has been no official news.

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.

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.

It is impossible to understand a president like Perez. He buys all kinds of talented young players for the team, but for the last two years there is an obvious problem at centre back and now striker. The players playing at right and left back are not at Real Madrid level. The team had a fullback problem, but this year Real Madrid has a striker problem also. If it wasn't for Bellingham, Real Madrid would have already thrown in the towel in the league and Europe. This team urgently needs strikers and full-backs in the next half term.

[marcous]

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."

It's about humanity, and I think postponing the match is very appropriate, out of respect for a fans life. It is reported that the club and the organizers will hold talks to re-determine the match schedule, with condolences to the sportsman. It's true that things like that are very rare, and I haven't heard of them for a long time. Reportedly the fan suffered a heart attack, and the match was officially postponed after 17 minutes.

Source : https://www.granadacf.es/noticias/el-partido-entre-el-granada-cf-y-el-athletic-club-suspendido-tras-el-fallecimiento-de-un-abonado-de-nuestro-club

[Docnaster]

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.

The problem is that in this match Betis played very well. Madrid did not play badly in this match because they played quite well as usual but indeed Betis performed outstandingly even in addition to compensating, in terms of opportunities in this match Betis even played better in the utilization of opportunities.
I think most of us didn't expect something like this especially with Madrid's current situation I think they are still the favorites in the beginning. But indeed things like this sometimes always happen even though we don't like this. With the current situation then Girona clearly has more opportunities only Barcelona is also not an easy opponent for them.

Real Madrid for a fact failed to win the game against Real Betis yesterday but critically looking at how they played, I don't think they played bad. They were the better team in that game but couldn't create much chances that would've given them the needed win in that game. Of a truth, Real Madrid's failure to sign a world class striker has in some occasions affected their performance since the start of the season and yesterday wasn't and exception. Jude Bellingham has been the clubs most prolific player this season even when he's a natural midfielder.

Girona's game at Barcelona has just kicked off and of Girona can win the game, they'll leapfrog Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga standings but that result is very unlikely to happen because they're playing a very strong opponent in Barcelona tonight.

[borovichok]

Very sad what happened at Bilbao game and I'm glad they stopped the game for good in order to pay respect for that person who died during the first minutes of the game. I also hope that Granada will find a way to score quick when the game will resume and maybe even win the game in order to dedicate that win to his family.

Now , back to football and Barca - Girona should be game of the week across Europe in my opinion and I won't be shocked to see Girona winning on Camp Nou and take 3 points 

Three points well secured for the away club, though it was a difficult game for them but they later reduced their chances and converted good possibilities of goal scoring. Granada lost to Athletic Bilbao at home, definitely not a good start for the club. However our main concentration is on Barcelona vs Girona. Camp Nou matches are for the competitive sides and not mediocre clubs and Girona are giving such outstanding performance. The main focus is for Barcelona to come out victorious against the top competitive club, Girona. Watching the game, the scores are 1-1 and incredible performance coming in from Barcelona.

[ShowOff]

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.

Don't worry, I think the levels of the two teams are very different although it is true that Barcelona also has some weaknesses. Barcelona appeared with their best squad, only Marc-André ter Stegen was listed as still injured. Barcelona fell behind Girona, but Barcelona responded quickly through Lewandowski's goal. This was Lewandowski's first goal in his last few games, so it will definitely help him regain his confidence.

Girona's advantage in this match is that they appeared without pressure because they knew Barcelona was a team that had more quality. Girona just wants to play the game with full confidence regardless of losing or winning, so I hope Barcelona can really use its advantage to win this game.

[QueenVera]

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.

Bellingham is a player who's got versatility in his palms, he's majored as a midfielder and does exceedingly well both at maintaining the mid pitch and heading upfront but that doesn't guarantee the fact that it's best to switch his usual position and experiment on giving him a new role. Since even as a midfielder, he finds comfort and ability to be versatile and it works well for him then it's best for a coach to maintain him on that grounds and keep basking in the good he's doing at that position.

 For a player's major position to be switched, it'll only cause a decline in performance because the whole role would seem new and the player who's got no idea on the role he'd be playing, will just be lost and will slack which may in turn get the team affected. Every man is important in a team and so is every role dey play so each one should be left to do his duties and ensure that its done well instead of taking every game for an experiment. It'll only diminish the squad gradually.

[swogerino]

Girona winning in the first half at Barcelona,now this is not to be considered a surprise result as Girona is leading the standings and most likely they will have a high chance to win the La Liga this year if they manage to win the game of tonight.What bookies think is never the right thing and most of times like I have said thousand of times they use the odds to deceive us,by giving a low odd of 1.50 to Barcelona many people fell into this trap by the bookies,I personally also did bet on Barcelona though only a little amount as I knew it won't be easy for them and things are showing just that right now,there is still the second half and let's see how it ends.