Barcelona will look to maintain their lead in the standings with a home win over Alaves
Atletico Madrid could go top if they beat Levante and Barca lose
Third-placed Real Madrid travel to Racing Santander
After a big win for Real Madrid in last week’s El Clasico, the title race has been blown wide open in Spain’s LaLiga.
Week 11 of the season will be spread across four days and we could see big changes at both the team and the bottom.
Villarreal vs Espanyol - Friday, October 30 (8pm)
Key Stats
Villarreal have won the last seven meetings between the two teams
Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez has scored six goals in 10 league appearances
Alberto Moleiro scored in both fixtures last season, as Villarreal completed a league double over Espanyol
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Team news
The hosts will be without the suspended Pape Gueye, while Carlos Romero and Nathan Saliba are both rated doubtful.
Espanyol will be without injured pair Jofre and Kike Garcia, but report no other fitness concerns.
Need to know
Both teams have scored in three of the last five head-to-head meetings, including last season’s clash at El Madrigal.
Score Prediction: Villarreal 3-1 Espanyol (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Levante vs Atletico Madrid - Saturday, October 31 (1pm)
Key Stats
Nobody outside the top three has scored more LaLiga goals this season than Levante (19)
Atletico have won their last six league fixtures on the bounce
Five of the last seven goals in the head-to-head meetings have been scored in the second half
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Team news
Captain Roger Brugue suffered an injury in Levante’s defeat at Real Sociedad last week and is expected to miss out, while French midfielder Enzo Bardeli is also a doubt.
Atletico have no fresh injury concerns, but are still missing Cristian Romero, Koke and Johnny Cardoso.
Need to know
Alex Baena is Atletico’s leading scorer this season (5), with a record of a goal every other game.
Score Prediction: Levante 1-2 Atletico Madrid (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Rayo Vallecano vs Celta Vigo - Saturday, October 31 (3.15pm)
Key Stats
These two teams have drawn nine times between them this term — Vallecano with three and Celta six
Rayo striker Sergio Camello has scored seven goals and claimed one assist in 10 matches
Celta have the best defensive record in LaLiga, conceding just seven goals in 10 games
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Team news
Midfielder Pathe Ciss is suspended for the hosts, who are still likely to be without injured trio Luiz Felipe, Andrei Ratiu and Augusto Batalla.
Experienced Celta forward Borja Iglesias is set to be sidelined until late November with a calf problem, while Swedish defender Carl Starfelt is still struggling with a hamstring injury.
Need to know
Four of the last five meetings in Madrid between the teams have finished all square.
Score Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Celta Vigo (5/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Real Betis vs Malaga - Saturday, October 31 (5.30pm)
Key Stats
Betis have lost just two of their opening 10 games to see them occupying fourth
Outside of the top three, nobody has had more shots on target than Betis (59)
Malaga are still looking for their first league win of the season
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Team news
The home team are still missing injured pair Junior Firpo and Cucho Hernadez, but Uruguayan midfielder Facundo Bernal is back after suspension.
Malaga could hand a start to young striker Chupete, after he scored twice off the bench in the Copa del Rey win over Sporting Alcazar on Tuesday.
Need to know
Malaga have conceded just a goal per game in their last three away league matches.
Score Prediction: Real Betis 1-0 Malaga (8/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Barcelona vs Alaves - Saturday, October 31 (8pm)
Key Stats
Barcelona have averaged four goals per game in the league so far this season
Alaves have lost on their last three visits to Barca, including a 3-1 loss last November
Both teams have conceded 11 goals in their opening 10 league fixtures
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Team news
Barca will be desperate to bounce back from last week’s defeat to Real Madrid, but will still be without Dani Olmo and Eric Garcia due to injury.
The league leaders could have Jules Kounde back in the squad as he has been making good progress from an ankle issue.
Alaves, who have gone six games without a win, will be missing Mikel Rodriguez due to an ankle injury.
Need to know
Raphinha has scored two or more goals in four of his nine league appearances.
Score Prediction: Barcelona 5-1 Alaves (12/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Getafe vs Sevilla - Sunday, November 1 (1pm)
Key Stats
Four of the last five meetings between the teams have seen under 2.5 goals scored
Getafe have picked up five red cards and 33 yellows in their opening 10 league games
The hosts have managed just five league goals so far this season
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Team news
Getafe will be missing two players through suspension with Mario Martin, sent off against Athletic Bilbao last weekend, and Djene Dakonam both banned.
Sevilla are expected to stick with the same team that won 2-0 at home to Osasuna last week, which means Scotland striker Robbie Ure will start on the bench.
Need to know
The last three meetings between the teams have been level at half-time.
Score Prediction: Getafe 0-1 Sevilla (5/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Racing Santander vs Real Madrid - Sunday, November 1 (3.15pm)
Key Stats
Racing have scored just twice across their last nine meetings with Real Madrid
No LaLiga team has conceded more goals than the hosts' tally of 26
Kylian Mbappe has claimed 11 goals and two assists in 10 LaLiga appearances
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Team news
Racing, who beat Espanyol 2-1 last weekend, report no fresh injury concerns and could stick with the same starting XI.
Real should have Federico Valverde available, after scans cleared any major issues with a thigh problem, while Arda Guler faces a late fitness test.
Need to know
Real have averaged seven shots on target per league game this season.
Score Prediction: Racing Santander 1-4 Real Madrid (19/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Elche vs Valencia - Sunday, November 1 (5.30pm)
Key Stats
Elche go into Sunday’s clash unbeaten in their last four league games
Valencia have won just one of their opening 10 LaLiga matches
The two teams have collected 48 yellow cards between them so far this season
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Team news
The home team are expected to stick with the same starting XI that began the 3-0 win at Rayo Vallecano last Saturday.
Valencia will be missing on-loan Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, following his red card in their home defeat against Villarreal.
Need to know
The hosts have scored double the number of their city rivals — 14 compared to Valencia’s seven.
Score Prediction: Elche 2-1 Valencia (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Sociedad - Sunday, November 1 (8pm)
Key Stats
It is eighth vs fifth at the San Mames, with seven points separating the two sides
Real Sociedad are seeking a fifth consecutive league victory
Sociedad won three of their four meetings last season, with the other game finishing in a draw
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Team news
Bilbao are boosted by the return of veteran defender Aymeric Laporte, who missed the home win over Getafe through suspension.
Real Sociedad report a clean bill of health, with only long-term absentees Luken Beitia and Alvaro Odriozola on the sidelines.
Need to know
Athletic Bilbao have conceded just nine goals in their opening nine league matches.
Score Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Sociedad (19/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Deportivo La Coruna vs Osasuna - Monday, November 2 (8pm)
Key Stats
Both teams are level on points, with 11 from their opening 10 games
Deportivo have failed to win any of their last six league matches
Osasuna are one of just four LaLiga teams yet to receive a red card this term
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Team news
Adama Traore is pushing for a starting role having played for over half-an-hour as a substitute in last Saturday’s defeat to Atletico.
The visitors could hand starts to forward pair Raul Garcia and Raul Moro, as Osasuna seek a first away win since August.
Need to know
Deportivo have won just one of five league games on home soil, while Osasuna have won one of five on the road.
Score Prediction: Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Osasuna (5/1 with LiveScore Bet)
