Sunday's La Liga predictions including Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona

By Matt Law | 21 Aug 2022 05:10, Last updated: 04 Jun 2025 23:36

Athletic Bilbao vs. Valencia (Sunday, 4.30pm)

Valencia make the trip to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday afternoon looking to build on making the perfect start to the new La Liga campaign.

Meanwhile, the home side are playing a second home game in succession after being held to a goalless draw by Mallorca.

We say: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Valencia

While Athletic will fancy their chances of getting back on track at the weekend, we cannot dismiss Valencia who feel rejuvenated under Gattuso. With that in mind, the visitors could edge this contest by the odd goal in three, keeping the momentum at the Mestalla going for another week.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

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Atletico vs. Villarreal (Sunday, 6.30pm)

Atletico Madrid take on Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday.

Both sides got their league campaigns up and running with impressive 3-0 away wins last weekend.

We say: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Villarreal

Despite both meetings ending as 2-2 draws last season, we expect Atletico to record a victory this time around.

The hosts should be fresher after Villarreal played in midweek, and we expect this to pay dividends, particularly later in the match with Simeone having so many excellent attacking options to call upon from the bench.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 2.5 goals.

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