La Liga Matchday 23 Preview: Prediction, And Team News

‎La Liga action heats up this weekend as the title race intensifies and relegation battles sharpen.

Barcelona vs Mallorca

‎Barcelona sit one point ahead of Real Madrid and aim to extend their lead. They are unbeaten against Mallorca at home since 2008. Mallorca won just one of their 11 away matches.

‎Team News: Barca: Gavi, Pedri, Christensen (out); Raphinha (doubt). Mallorca: No major absences.

‎Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Mallorca

Valencia vs Real Madrid

‎Real Madrid have won their last six league matches. Vinicius is suspended and Bellingham is out three weeks. Valencia sit 16th but have won two of their last three at home.

‎Team News: Madrid: Vinicius (suspended), Bellingham, Militao (out); Mendy, Rudiger, Alexander-Arnold could return. Valencia: Rivero (suspended), Diakhaby (out).

‎Prediction: Valencia 1–2 Real Madrid

Real Sociedad vs Elche

‎Sociedad are unbeaten in nine consecutive games. They have not lost to Elche in La Liga since 2015. Elche have a poor away record.

‎Team News: Sociedad: Kubo, Marrero (out); Brais Mendez (suspended). Elche: Hector Fort (out).

‎Prediction: Real Sociedad 2–1 Elche

Sevilla vs Girona

‎Sevilla are two points above the drop zone after a 4-1 loss to Mallorca. Girona lost 1-0 to Real Oviedo. Both sides struggling for form.

‎Team News: Sevilla: Marcao, Vargas (out). Girona: Juan Carlos, Van de Beek (out).

‎Prediction: Sevilla 1–1 Girona

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Oviedo

‎Rayo are 18th, Oviedo are bottom. Both sides have limited attacking output and are missing key players. Rayo have only two home wins all season.

‎Prediction: Rayo 1–0 Real Oviedo