La Liga Betting Tips: Simeone's Atletico, Bilbao’s Top Four Bid & Valencia’s Survival Fight

Atletico Madrid are currently the team to beat in Spain. Diego Simeone’s side have won their last 13 matches across all competitions, and with a game in hand over their rivals, they are poised to take the lead in La Liga.

Key summer signings like Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher, and Robin Le Normand have strengthened Atleti’s core, adding quality to their characteristic fighting spirit. They lead La Liga in late goals scored, and this newfound attacking depth makes them even more dangerous.

During their winning streak, Atletico have averaged 2.62 goals per game while conceding just 0.62. Their recent 2-1 victory at Camp Nou showcased their title credentials. With Barcelona in disarray and Real Madrid struggling for consistency, Simeone’s men are well-positioned to claim their third league title under his reign.

Betting on Atletico Madrid to win La Liga offers great value, especially with their impressive form and rivals’ struggles.

Athletic Bilbao: Champions League Bound?

Athletic Bilbao sit comfortably in 4th place, six points clear of Villarreal and Mallorca. Ernesto Valverde’s side has been in superb form, unbeaten since early October. Over their last 15 matches, they’ve won 10, scoring 1.6 goals per game and conceding just 0.53.

Bilbao’s defensive solidity is no fluke—they boast the fourth-best defensive record in La Liga and rank fifth in expected goals against (xGA). Though their involvement in the Spanish Super Cup this week stalls their league momentum, their position in the Champions League race looks secure.

Backing Bilbao to finish in the top four is a smart bet, given their consistency and underlying stats.

Valencia’s Survival Fight Spells Trouble for Getafe

The battle to avoid relegation is heating up, with Valencia sitting in the bottom three. Once a title-winning side, they now face an uphill fight to remain in La Liga. However, the arrival of Carlos Corberan has injected hope. Despite losing 2-1 to Real Madrid in his debut match, the inspired performance suggests a turnaround is possible.

Getafe, meanwhile, are in trouble. They are the lowest-scoring team in La Liga, averaging just 0.61 goals per game. While they’ve been defensively solid in the past, recent cracks have shown, with just two clean sheets in their last 10 league games.

Valencia’s revival under Corberan could spell doom for Getafe. At fourth-favourites for relegation, betting on Getafe to drop offers excellent value.

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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