Thursday's La Liga predictions including Espanyol vs. Barcelona

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Espanyol vs. Barcelona.


Osasuna vs. Atletico (Thursday, 6.00pm)

Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo de Paul on March 16, 2025© Imago

Atletico Madrid will attempt to extend their three-game unbeaten run when they travel to El Sadar for Thursday's La Liga clash against Osasuna.

Meanwhile, the hosts will be looking to return to winning ways after taking just a point from their last two matches.

We say: Osasuna 0-2 Atletico Madrid


Atletico have won each of their last six away meetings with Osasuna, keeping clean sheets in five of those victories.

With that in mind, we believe that the visitors will enjoy another successful trip to El Sadar, especially as they will be buoyed by Saturday's dominant win over Real Sociedad.

> La Liga preview: Osasuna vs Atletico


Rayo Vallecano vs. Betis (Thursday, 6.00pm)

On loan Manchester United winger Antony during Real Betis' game against Vitoria Guimaraes, on March 6, 2025© Imago

After dropping two points at the weekend, Real Betis will attempt to get their Champions League qualification bid back on track when they travel to Vallecas for Thursday's meeting with Rayo Vallecano.

Los Verdiblancos are currently sitting in sixth place in La Liga, while Rayo are just inside the European places in eighth position.

We say: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Real Betis


Betis may have been held in Sunday's home game against Osasuna, but they have travelled well in recent times to win four of their last five La Liga away matches, and with that in mind, we think that the visitors will do enough to see off Rayo on Thursday.

> La Liga preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Betis


Espanyol vs. Barcelona (Thursday, 8.30pm)

Barcelona's Raphinha on May 11, 2025© Imago

After beating Real Madrid in El Clasico, La Liga leaders Barcelona are now preparing to face local rivals Espanyol in Thursday's clash at the RCDE Stadium.

The Blaugrana will enter the game as champions if Real Madrid drop points against Mallorca on Wednesday, and they will still have the chance to win the title against Espanyol even if Los Blancos pick up all three points.

We say: Espanyol 1-3 Barcelona


Barcelona usually fare well when they face their local rivals, and after winning 14 of their last 15 league matches, we believe the confident visitors will showcase their firepower once again to claim a commanding victory in Thursday's derby clash.

> La Liga preview: Espanyol vs Barcelona

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Getafe vs. Athletic Bilbao (Thursday, 8.30pm)

Athletic Bilbao's Dani Vivian on April 10, 2025© Imago

Athletic Bilbao will continue their bid to secure Champions League qualification when they travel to the Coliseum for Thursday's meeting with Getafe.

The visitors are looking to claim back-to-back victories, while the Azulones are hoping to end a run of five consecutive defeats.

We say: Getafe 1-2 Athletic Bilbao


Athletic would have been buoyed by Sunday's narrow win over Alaves, and while their recent home form has not been great, we think a game against an out-of-form Getafe side could prove to be the perfect opportunity for the visitors to clinch all three points.

> La Liga preview: Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao

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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CBarcelona382846102396388
2Real Madrid38266678384084
3Atletico MadridAtletico382210668303876
4Athletic Bilbao381913654292570
5Villarreal382010871512070
6Real BetisBetis381612105750760
7Celta Vigo38167155957255
8Osasuna381216104852-452
9Rayo Vallecano381313124145-452
10Mallorca38139163544-948
11Valencia381113144454-1046
12Real Sociedad38137183546-1146
13Getafe38119183439-542
14AlavesAlaves381012163848-1042
15Espanyol38119184051-1142
16Sevilla381011174255-1341
17GironaGirona38118194460-1641
18Leganes38913163956-1740
RLas PalmasLas Palmas3888224061-2132
RReal ValladolidValladolid3844302690-6416


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