Matchday 34 of La Liga EA Sports arrives with the relegation battle heating up, although Oviedo appears close to giving up. At the top, Barcelona seeks to finally secure the title, with Real Madrid in second, and Villarreal edging closer to third place. The fight for European spots is also more thrilling than ever.
This matchday marks the start of the final sprint, with each team having just five games left. While the title is nearly decided, Oviedo—stunned at home by Elche—hopes that blow won’t be the knockout punch. The bottom of the table is still taking shape, and historic clubs like Sevilla are in deep trouble. Here are our predictions for Matchday 34 of Spain’s top flight.
**Girona vs. Mallorca – Friday, 9:00 PM**
Girona and Mallorca kick off Matchday 34 in an intriguing clash. Both sides have one eye on the relegation zone, especially the visitors from the Balearic Islands. Demichelis’ men have scored one or two goals in each of their last eight official matches, including their last four away games. Meanwhile, Míchel’s side have conceded one or two goals in five of their last seven home matches. Mallorca have also scored one or two goals against Girona in four of the last five meetings.
**Prediction:**
Mallorca scores one or two goals – Odds 1.61 at Bet365 (MX: 1.61 at Bet365) (CO: Not available)
This bet wins if Mallorca scores but finishes with fewer than three goals.
**Villarreal vs. Levante – Saturday, 2:00 PM**
Villarreal aim to solidify third place against a desperate Levante fighting for survival. The Yellow Submarine (W13, D1, L2) are among the best home sides in the league. Levante, second from bottom but on an upward trend, have struggled away from home (W3, D4, L9). We expect Marcelino’s men—who may be in his final games at Villarreal—to live up to expectations and continue their fine form at La Cerámica.
**Prediction:**
Villarreal wins – Odds 1.66 at Bet365 (MX: 1.66 at Bet365) (CO: 1.70 at Wplay)
This bet wins if Villarreal wins.
**Valencia vs. Atlético Madrid – Saturday, 4:15 PM**
An awkward kick-off time, away from home, and in the middle of a tough Champions League semifinal tie—few matches in Atlético Madrid’s history have been more of a distraction for Simeone’s side. Facing a Valencia team that has grown in solidity and seeks to confirm their top-flight status. Expect heavy rotation from Atleti, so we back the double chance for a Valencia win or draw. Los Che have won three of their last four home league games, while Atlético—rotating and focused on other battles—have lost their last three away league matches.
**Prediction:**
Valencia wins or draws and scores between one and three goals – Odds 1.53 at Bet365 (MX: 1.53 at Bet365) (CO: Not available)
This bet wins if Atlético does not win and Valencia scores, but finishes with fewer than four goals.
**Osasuna vs. Barcelona – Saturday, 9:00 PM**
Barcelona faces the first matchday where they could mathematically clinch the league title—but they must win at one of the toughest stadiums in the competition. Osasuna, fighting for Europe, are among the best home sides in La Liga (W9, D5, L2). Barça arrives after a win…