{"id":554375,"date":"2020-06-19T12:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=554375"},"modified":"2020-06-19T12:32:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T16:32:00","slug":"la-liga-predictions-leaders-barcelona-take-on-sevilla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/06\/19\/la-liga-predictions-leaders-barcelona-take-on-sevilla\/","title":{"rendered":"La Liga Predictions: Leaders Barcelona Take on Sevilla"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to Last Word on Football\u2019s<\/a> previews and predictions for La Liga<\/a>. We have reached the 30th round of matches. Leaders Barcelona<\/a> head to Sevilla<\/a> in the pick of the games.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid head to the Anoeta to face Real Sociedad, while Atletico Madrid host Real Valladolid. Elsewhere, Granada and Villarreal meet for the first time since their 4-4 draw back in August and there is a vital clash in the relegation battle as Mallorca take on Leganes.<\/p>\n

La Liga Predictions<\/h2>\n

Leaders Barcelona Take on Sevilla<\/h2>\n

Barcelona travel to the Roman Sanchez Pizjuan to take on Sevilla. Quique Setien\u2019s side are looking to maintain top spot ahead of Real Madrid. The Catalonian giants will head to Sevilla seeking an eighth win in nine games.<\/p>\n

However, Barcelona will face a stern examination from Julen Lopetegui\u2019s improving Sevilla side. They are unbeaten six matches collecting twelve points in that run. Sevilla also have very faint hopes of entering the title race and victory over the leaders will ignite real belief. However, the main is securing Champions League football and they are being chased by several sides below. Victory will cement their top-four position ahead of their rivals.<\/p>\n

Games like this are where we see Lionel Messi<\/a> shine. Barcelona\u2019s talisman is one goal away from 700 career goals for Barcelona. He also enjoys playing Sevilla so Julen Lopetegui\u2019s side will have to keep him quiet.<\/p>\n

Sevilla possess their own threat; Messi\u2019s Argentine compatriot Lucas Ocampos<\/a> has been Sevilla\u2019s star man this season. The winger has eleven league goals which is his best goal return and he will look to exploit the space Barcelona leave behind. Sevilla will also be hoping to exploit Barcelona\u2019s inconsistencies away from home. Setien\u2019s side have only won six of their fourteen away games.<\/p>\n

A key game for both sides in a match renowned for entertainment and quality football.<\/p>\n

A Vital Clash in the Relegation Battle as Mallorca and Leganes Lock Horns<\/h3>\n

Mallorca welcome Leganes to Son Moix Stadium knowing victory could take them out of the relegation zone. Both sides come into this game on the back of defeats and with plenty at stake, neither side can afford defeat here.<\/p>\n

Mallorca have done their best work at home this season collecting 20 of their 25 points on their own patch. They will see this match as a perfect opportunity to maintain their excellent record at home. However, Mallorca have struggled for form since the season resumed losing both their matches.<\/p>\n

Leganes head to Mallorca in desperate need of a good result having dropped to the bottom of the table in midweek. Javier Aguirre\u2019s team are running out of games and this is simply a must-win for his team. However, they are going to need to arrest their rotten away form. They have won just once on their travels this campaign and that must improve in the final eight games.<\/p>\n

There is further incentive for Leganes who can climb above Mallorca with victory. A game with so much riding on it for all the sides involved in the La Liga relegation battle.<\/p>\n

LWOF\u2019s La Liga Predictions<\/h3>\n

Granada vs Villarreal<\/p>\n

Two sides in good form clash; Granada are motoring nicely and are six unbeaten which is their best run of the season. Villarreal have won their last two games and have kept clean sheets in both. Both teams are pushing for European football. This could be another entertaining game between the two sides who played out a 4-4 draw back in August.<\/p>\n

Granada 2-1 Villarreal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mallorca vs Leganes<\/p>\n

A game neither side dare not lose. Mallorca have lost three of their last four, Leganes have won just once in their last seven.<\/p>\n

Mallorca 1-0 Leganes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sevilla vs Barcelona<\/p>\n

A key game for both sides. Sevilla are unbeaten in six, Barcelona are hunting an eighth win in nine games.<\/p>\n

Sevilla 1-2 Barcelona <\/strong><\/p>\n

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Betis<\/p>\n

The home side are unbeaten in four but must win to keep their hopes of finishing in the European places alive. Real Betis are enduring a difficult campaign and their inconsistent form throughout the campaign highlights this. Rubi\u2019s team have won just once in their last nine.<\/p>\n

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Betis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid vs Valladolid<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid are fresh off collecting their biggest win of the season. They are six unbeaten. Valladolid are also showing improvements having lost just once in their last four.<\/p>\n

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Valladolid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Espanyol vs Levante<\/p>\n

Its been a good week so far Espanyol collecting four points from their two matches and have not conceded a goal. Levante have drawn their last three.<\/p>\n

Espanyol 0-0 Levante<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getafe vs Eibar<\/p>\n

An important game for both sides. Getafe are winless in three and their poor form saw them slip out the Champions League places. Eibar played well in midweek but like Getafe, are also winless in three matches.<\/p>\n

Getafe 2-0 Eibar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celta Vigo vs Alaves<\/p>\n

A must-win game for Celta Vigo. Oscar Garcia\u2019s side need the points having not won in four games. They find themselves hovering nervously above the bottom three. Alaves are fresh off a terrific derby win against Real Sociedad<\/p>\n

Celta Vigo 1-0 Alaves <\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid<\/p>\n

Real Sociedad are struggling for form. The San Sebastian side are winless in three and are struggling to hit top gear. In contrast, Real Madrid have found their form winning their last two, scoring six goals.<\/p>\n

Real Sociedad 1-3 Real Madrid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valencia vs Osasuna<\/p>\n

Two sides need to respond from heavy defeats clash. Valencia were thumped by Real Madrid in the second half, Osasuna suffered their heaviest home defeat of the season to Atletico Madrid. This is a chance for one side to get back on the winning trail.<\/p>\n

Valencia 2-0 Osasuna<\/strong><\/p>\n

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