Topic: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 - page 481. (Read 542073 times)

Due to the intense match schedule, especially the big teams are forced to use their reserve goalkeepers and players. Real Madrid has secured its goalkeeper by extending the contract of one of its trusted goalkeepers. If Andriy Lunin was not liked, his contract would not have been extended for this long. Real Madrid is not taking any risks regarding the contract.

If Andriy Lunin performs well in the matches he is on the field, his chances of being in the first 11 will increase. Real Madrid extended Lunin's contract and closed the goalkeeper transfer window for a long time.

But it could be an unpredictable situation. We know that sometimes Ancelotii has unpredictable schemes and the fact that they turned Tchouameni and Camaving into defenders last season is proof that Ancelotti always has an unpredictable way of making his clubs perform well despite injuries.

It is undeniable that this match will be a bit suolit especially Sociedad is one of the dark horse clubs which in recent seasons has been quite troublesome. But in the end, Madrid's strength is still far superior even though their players are injured in today's match and I am still quite optimistic about 3 points for now even though Ancelotti cannot appear with their full strength.

Real Madrid injuries looks average, the players will some get back on their feet to come and support their own but how come Real Madrid are having hard time to play Witt the rest of the Squad. Didn't they have Mbape they claim will revolutionize Spain football the way he was doing in France, seems the magic is poor. Bellingham looks better in my book than Vinicious and Mbape combine, Vinicious might be a winger and long time in Real Madrid but Bellingham will do better with time.

I'm not sure if Real Sociedad are going to win Real Madrid even though it's an away match, Sociedad has played two home match so far since the Laliga tournament has started but they couldn't win even one and you think Real Madrid are the ones that will lose this time, there squad doesn't really looks that bad despite the injuries, they can take them by the horn and beside, they have long history of killing Sociedad many times.

Real Madrid did not start the season in a very good performance having seven regular starters injured is going to affect the performance of the team because despite winning comfortably in their last match they haven't played like the team they are known for during the previous season.

Playing against Real Sociedad is not going to be an easy game and since they are playing from away they need to find a perfect way to combine their attacking force so that Vinicius junior and Mbappe can have a good combination that will produce goals for the Real Madrid team. Ancelotti can't afford to lose the game unless he will be ready to keep chasing Barcelona who is already topping the league with 4 points with Real Madrid sitting second in the league table.

Some of Real Madrid's key players will be absent due to injury, and this will affect the team's performance. Obviously, they will not perform as they have been doing it before. With this, Real Sociedad are going to have a little chance of getting this match not too tough, but aside from that, Real Madrid will not lose this match. Their mentality of winning is still with the remaining players that will play the match, and I’m very sure they will do everything to secure the point because of their gap in the table.



Actually, when it comes to football their many says that you as a manager you won’t listen to because any decision that went wrong you will be the one to blame, fans think everything they said is always right thing to do, and sometimes it won’t workout because they only watch how it goe, they are not the one doing the task. and they think everything they want will be something easy and right to do at the right time which is not so.

The fans need quick result from every changes that is made,  and this things are all challenges that managers need  to overlook and do the right thing for the squad.

You forgot to write that this was a rather unusual contract extension - now Lunin, along with Endrik, has the longest contract with Real - until 2030. Courtois has a contract until 2026. Apparently, in the long term, Real chooses Lunin. But in any case, given the density of the calendar, both goalkeepers will have game practice.

The first half of the Real Betis versus Leganes match has finished, the score is still tied at 0-0. Looking at the course of the match, it seems that Manuel Pellegrini squad can secure full points today, let's see how the second half will go.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid, who are currently being hit by a storm of injuries, will face Real Sociedad, but I don't think Ancelotti squad will lose points. On paper, Mbappe and his colleagues are very worthy favorites to win. Ancelotti has rotation options that can be relied on, so I don't think there is any excessive worry about them.
On the other hand, Barcelona is performing well, Hansi Flick seems to be able to lead his squad to take revenge on Girona, where last season Girona was able to beat them in two meetings. It must be admitted, so far and maybe in the future Barcelona will be able to maintain this impressive performance.

Well, that’s how it should be right? I understand that you never listen to the fans when it comes to making decisions. Because even if you listen to the fans and make the decisions that they like, and if it fails, they are still going to blame you for that. So make the right decisions at every given time. Just like everything else, not every decision is actually going to work out. And you have to accept that fact.

I just think that it was unfair towards Xavi that just after not performing well enough to win another La Liga title, they fired him. Could have given him more time. But if the new coach is able to bring in results consistently, I guess it’s right. I think people should remember that Xavi was fired because he was unable to pay in the title. So is the same criteria that the new coach will have to fill?

That's right, that's great news for all Barcelona fans. Gavi has shown his face again in training sessions a few days ago and he took part with all his teammates. His injury recovery took quite a long time and he has been out for a long time, but now fresh air can be expected because it is possible that he will return to the squad after the medical team gave him the green light to play. Hansi Flick certainly won't be in a rush to play Gavi in ​​the next match, of course that is the best choice so that Gavi doesn't get a recurrence of injury.

Ronald Araujo is reportedly still injured at this time and I don't know when he will return. Reportedly he is on the road to recovery and I hope everything goes smoothly for him. If Gavi and Araujo return to play, Barcelona will likely be even stronger and Flick as coach certainly has many options in defense and midfield.

After International break, La Liga game week 5 of 38 will begin today and the the opening match between Real Betis vs Leganes, some teams have bad news after international break exactly for Real Madrid have loss their defender Eder Militao around two weeks later after getting injury. Its bad news for Madrid because they have many players previously got injured and left one defender only right now with Antonio Rudiger not injury yet and make Carlo Ancelotti confusing who will be his partner for central defender position.

Real Madrid will play early on game week 5 against Real Sociedad than Barcelona have away match against Girona, looking the current standings Barcelona become the only one team keep the 100% winning ratio and have opportunity keep defend the winning trend until five consecutives matches.

I don't think Real Madrid has much to panic about in my own opinion given that Real Sociedad are also lacking some of their players to injuries too. Brais Mendez and Hamaris Traore are definitely going to miss out on tomorrow's match, Odriozola, Elustondo and Zakharyan of the Real Sociedad also in doubt of either playing or missing the match, likewise Mikel Oyarzabal who suffered from an ankle sprain injury during his duty in Spain. Although for Oyarzabal, he was spotted at a training this week, which is most likely to see him at the pitch in their game with Real Madrid.

Ancelotti still have Luka Modrich to work with Valverde at the centre in placement of Camavinga and Tchouameni who will both be absent, although Tchouameni was also sighted at the training earlier. The presence of Bellingham is still much doubted as Ancelotti might want to reserve him for the Champions league game instead while Diaz Brahim will be used to replace him.

I see tomorrow's match as a win for the Real Madrid side due to the experience that the guy have garnered over the years and his familiarity with the club and the La Liga league. I respect Ancelotti for his ability to manage players and reserve back ups for times like this. One may likely say that Ancelotti is in tight corner considering that they will be meeting at the Real Sociedad'z's home, nonetheless, they are appearing there well prepared to make a win so as to close more gaps between them and the Barcelona club.

This week looks like it's easy week for big clubs, we can never know of course what will happen, but they should get some wins. Real Madrid will be facing off against Real Sociedad, which they should be winning if all goes according to plan and they look much better, betting on them to win looks like an easy bet.

We also have Barcelona going against Girona, which I know looked closer last season, but this season Barcelona is much better and could win that one easily, and then we also have Athletico Madrid going against Valencia, which they should be getting a win from as well. In fact, I think Bilbao should be able to beat Las Palmas as well, that looks like a game they can win .When you combine all these games into a single parlay, with either bilbao in or out, then you will see that the odds are not that bad at all.

We should definitely consider this as a good bet, doesn't mean we will win it, shocking results could happen, but it looks like a good bet all together. There are moments like this when all the big clubs meet against weaker teams, and it's always good to take advantage of those weeks, while it could still be a loss bet, it is one that is definitely looking like a good one.

Real Betis' performance was really bad at the start of this season, while Leganes has collected from 4 matches. I think that Real Betis will get their first win today considering that previously they only got 1 point in 3 matches. It would be a shame if Real Betis dropped any more points today as they play at home, but I feel that Betis can be expected to win.

I don't know what you expect from Leganes, but they are still better than Real Betis. Both teams have the potential to get maximum points, but I just give Real Betis more of an advantage because they are playing at home. Home advantage is important for them, so it should be utilized perfectly to get their first win at the start of this season.

Based on Barca Blaugranes ^[1], Gavi would return to the field in October or November, it said that Barcelona don't want to rush gavi back. I believe that there are many Barcelona fans really wanted to see him back to the field again. So, i agree that this is a really good news, not only for Barcelona team but also for fans.

[1] https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2024/9/13/24242721/barcelona-aiming-to-discharge-gavi-in-15-days-after-training-return

Real Betis vs Leganés

Real Betis (predicted lineup): Rui Silva, Youssouf Sabaly, Diego Llorente, Natan, Romain Perraud, Marc Roca, William Carvalho, Aitor Ruibal, Pablo Fornals, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Vitor Roque.

Leganés (predicted lineup): Juan Soriano, Jorge Saenz, Sergio Gonzalez, Javier Hernandez, Valentin Rosier, Enric Franquesa, Darko Brasanac, Yvan Neyou Noupa, Oscar Rodriguez, Juan Cruz, Sebastien Haller.

Welcome back Laliga with an amazing things starting with Real Betis vs Leganés tonight, Real Betis had only three matches before the international break and Leganés four games, Leganés just came out of the relegation but their performance hasn't look nice but I will give them the benefit of doubt that they are just new and again the second is still fresh, let see what they have for tonight.

You're right here. With the absence of seven Real Madrid starters that are on injury, especially the defenders who are really needed this period and in the match against Real Sociedad I feel Real Madrid will have a very tough time winning against Real Sociedad. Right now Ancelotti needs Vinicius, Mbape, and Rodrygo to sync now more than ever. They must show that chemistry if they want to win that match. If they lose against Real Sociedad, the gap between them and Barcelona will be no more. If they want to keep that gap they need to be strong that day.

I think you are joking because how can you compare Lewandowski and Mbappe.  Mbappe is more better than Lewandowski because the season just started, you will surely see Mbappe performance soon because Mbappe will challenge Lewandowski for golden boot,and they will do anything possible to win the laliga trophy. Lewandowski just started with a great performance and everyone knows that Lewandowski is a good striker since from bayern Munich and he came to Barcelona still perform You will see who will get the most award this season, and you will know that Mbappe is much better than Lewandowski, and he will sure is self in el classico Barcelona are paying against Girona weekend and I don't know who will win the games, because am still thinking that Girona defeated them last season and he should not happen this season again, anyone that will bet this weekend is better you should not stake the game but if you are riskier you can play Barcelona plus draw because they are not playing at home, let see how the game will end.

Basically Villarreal still has a chance to win even though indeed, Villarreal is quite fertile with four matches but has had a total of nine goals so far but unfortunately, Villarreal has also  conceded seven goals. Thus, it can be assumed that at least Villarreal has a problem with its defense line which still looks weak. However,if we consider the opposing team that Villarreal has faced so far, it has not been easy at all and thus, I personally still dare to bet on Villarreal to win this match.

However, if for example I choose another option, at least there is still the over goal option which I think this match will have quite good goals too. Or maybe, to make a safe bet, choosing the double chance option for Villarreal also doesn't seem to be a problem. Because indeed, basically Mallorca is also not a team that can be underestimated and thus, it is indeed not easy to determine the bet in this match.

That's his personal opinion we can't deny it while we and most people still believe that Mbappe and Lewandowski are not worthy of comparison, besides there is nothing we can confirm when the League has only played 4 matches I mean we need time to prove it for example the title is one of the real evidence. If we really have to force a comparison between these two players then we have to wait until the end of the season and let's see who is on the top scorer list, is it Lewandowski or Mbappe.

I just checked the betting market regarding who the main candidates are to win the golden boot, yeah Lewandowski or Mbappe is at the top 1.95 for Mbappe and 3.65 for Lewandowski well this should be enough to be a reference  even though we know things can change at the end of the season. But honestly as an old player Lewandowski deserves appreciation he can compete with talented young players yeah at least for the start of this season, I hope he doesn't get injured in the upcoming matches.

It is horrible for a player who still needs a huge development to be a quality player.    Gavi wasn't actually injury-prone before considering his injury history. But after being out for nearly a year, it looks like he is also quite prone for it.

This reminds me of Pedri's injury history:



He gets injured way more often than Gavi. Barcelona has 1 billion euros release clause for both of these youngsters. I hope they don't continue to get injured very often. Otherwise they can't reach their potential unfortunately...

Barcelona has really great youth setup and I wouldn't like any of those players to get wasted.