Before the round - trends on Spanish La Liga (17-18/10/2020)

13/10/20 3728

After 5 rounds played we can see that Real Madrid are sitting on the top spot, leading by just one point to the second Real Betis, while FC Barcelona are still far from the top 4. One thing worth mentioning is that Barça have played only three matches, so the battle for the top is yet to begin.

Real Madrid - Cadiz CF

Real Madrid will are unlikely to be on the losing side, when they face Cadiz CF at home on Saturday.

The away side haven't been bad at all lately, having recorded a win and a draw in their 2 most recent matches.

• Real Madrid are unbeaten in 31 of their last 33 matches in La Liga.
• No defeats can be found in Real Madrid's 20 most recent home games in La Liga.
• Cadiz CF have won 2 of their 5 most recent matches.
• Real Madrid are unbeaten in 31 of their last 33 matches in La Liga.
• Prediction: Real Madrid @ 1.23

Celta de Vigo - Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid and Celta de Vigo will face each other in a tense encounter on Saturday.

On home turf Celta have been a rather hard to be beaten, when playing against Atlético Madrid, so a draw is most expected.

• Celta de Vigo have drawn 13 of their last 25 La Liga games.
• Celta de Vigo have achieved just 1 wins in their 12 most recent games in La Liga.
• Atlético Madrid are on an unbeaten run of 19 games in their La Liga participation.
• Atlético Madrid have defeated Celta de Vigo in 7 of their last 10 La Liga encounters.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.45

Deportivo Alavés - Elche CF

On Sunday Deportivo Alavés will face at home Elche CF for a first time in many years.

The home side's performance last season was way below par, so a win here is doubtful.

• Deportivo Alavés are on a poor run of just 2 wins in 14 matches (La Liga).
• Deportivo Alavés have failed to score a goal in 6 of their 7 most recent home matches in La Liga.
• Elche CF score an average of 0.33 goals in their La Liga matches.
• Deportivo Alavés score an average of 0.60 goals in their La Liga matches.
• Prediction: Draw @ 3.40

Athletic Bilbao - Levante UD

Two teams who started the new season in a rather disappointing manner will face each other on Sunday, when Athletic Bilbao will be seeking for the three points against Levante UD.

Although Bilbao are suffering from an unpleasant sensation in the form, it is a manner of time to see them once again in the top half of the table.

• Athletic Bilbao have lost their last 4 home league games.
• Athletic Bilbao haven't scored a goal in 5 of their last 6 league matches.
• Levante have finished their last 4 away La Liga matches in draws at half time.
• Athletic Bilbao have won their last 3 matches against Levante UD in La Liga.
• Prediction: Athletic Bilbao @ 2.05