As we approach Matchday 36 of La Liga EA Sports, many outcomes have already been decided, but the race for European spots and relegation survival still offers plenty of drama. With five Spanish teams heading to the Champions League next season, the battle for continental qualification heats up, while the fight to avoid the drop remains fierce.
The midweek round comes almost immediately after the previous fixtures, yet several sides have plenty at stake. Real Betis looks to secure their place in the upcoming Champions League, potentially leaving Celta Vigo in the Europa League once again. Meanwhile, the title resolution could see Alavés face a less competitive Barcelona in their survival fight, which may affect a number of teams near the bottom. Here are our predictions for the matchday.
**Celta vs. Levante, Tuesday, 19:00 (CET)**
Celta, still pushing for European qualification, hosts Levante, who are clinging to their survival hopes. Giráldez’s side enters as the clear favorite, especially after their convincing 3-1 win over Elche and a victory at the Metropolitano. With a European spot within reach – and even a chance to challenge Betis for the final Champions League berth – we expect the Galicians to prevail against a Valencia-based team that has built its recovery at home but hasn’t won away since January (2 draws, 5 losses).
**Prediction:**
Celta win – Odds 1.70 at Bet365 (MX: 1.70 at Bet365 / CO: 1.70 at Wplay)
This bet wins if Celta wins.
Celta v Levante
**Betis vs. Elche, Tuesday, 20:00 (CET)**
Real Betis dropped two points late in their visit to Anoeta, leaving their mathematical confirmation for next season’s Champions League still pending. The Andalusians host Elche, who have gained some breathing room in the relegation battle but are the worst away team in the league before this matchday (1 win, 4 draws, 12 losses). With Betis being one of the top seven home sides (8 wins, 6 draws, 3 losses), we expect the Seville outfit to capitalize on their crowd’s support to secure a return to Europe’s elite competition.
**Prediction:**
Betis win – Odds 1.57 at Bet365 (MX: 1.57 at Bet365 / CO: 1.62 at Wplay)
This bet wins if Betis wins.
Betis v Elche
**Osasuna vs. Atlético, Tuesday, 21:30 (CET)**
Osasuna welcomes Atlético Madrid, a side that seems to have struggled to digest their European disappointment and lacks motivation for the season’s closing stretch, with third place now looking difficult. The Navarrese still have European ambitions, and playing at home – where they rank among the six best teams in the league (9 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses) – offers a great chance to keep their continental hopes alive. We expect them to pick up points at El Sadar, especially against an Atlético side that has been inconsistent on the road (5 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses).
**Prediction:**
Osasuna win or draw – Odds 1.50 at Bet365 (MX: 1.50 at Bet365 / CO: 1.45 at Wplay)
This bet wins if Atlético does not win.
Osasuna – Atlético de Madrid
**Espanyol vs. Athletic Club, Wednesday, 19:00 (CET)**
Espanyol continues to set negative records in the second half of the season and now faces relegation directly. They host an Athletic Club side that is not a strong away team but still has a chance to qualify for Europe next season. This is an extremely difficult match to predict, although we expect both teams to go all out, as each has something at stake. The type of game is hard to anticipate, so we recommend avoiding bets on this one.
**Prediction:**
No bet recommended
