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La Liga Matchday 29 Predictions, Odds and Preview

by
kevin
March 21, 2026

This poster shows teams representing the upcoming La Liga Matchday 29.

Almost three-fourths of the La Liga matchdays are over, and the title race is getting more serious. Simultaneously, the UCL Quarter Finals are underway, making for a thrilling football week. However, the top two positions indicate a close contest between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with a 4-point difference. Above all, the Madrid Derby is the highlight of this La Liga Matchday 29. Nevertheless, the upcoming Matchday 29 will have its own drama. The predictions, odds, and expert picks are out for the upcoming La Liga Matchday 29. Explore our expert predictions before placing your bet. For more La Liga picks, follow Bettingpremier.

La Liga Previous Matchday Highlights

The Giants’ Reaffirmation

The leaders, Barcelona and Real Madrid, once again have asserted their dominance. Barca beat Sevilla with a 3-point difference; Raphinha scored a hat-trick. Sevilla were completely hopeless in the game and fell short by three goals. Barcelona’s 4-3-3 formation allowed them to create chances more often, and they kept their midfield actively aggressive.

Similarly, Real Madrid won against Elche with a dominant 4-1 scoreline. Although Elche was a newly promoted team, they had good playmaking. Their possession was superior to Real Madrid. But still, Real Madrid executed their chances perfectly and scored four goals to Elche’s 1.

Real Betis Saves Its Position

Celta Vigo was three points away from dethroning Real Betis and continues to do so after a draw with them. In the previous game, Celta Vigo scored in the 4th minute due to quick action from Ferran Jutglà. Conversely, Real Betis struggled to score a goal, and they almost thought they had lost the position. But Héctor Bellerín scored in the 49th minute and equalized. Although Real Betis had most of the control on the ground, they somehow struggled to outscore Celta Vigo. Finally, the game was tied.

La Liga Matchday 29 Schedule

Expected Lineups for Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Wojciech Szczęsny
Defense	João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Bernal, Gerard Martín
Midfield	Pedri, Dani Olmo
Attacking Midfield	Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Bardghji
Attack	Robert Lewandowski

Expected Lineups for Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Batalla
Defense	Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Gumbau, Espino
Midfield	Óscar Valentín, Pathé Ciss, Pérez
Attack	Jorge de Frutos, Alemao, Álvaro García

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview

Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona looks sharp in the upcoming matchup against Rayo Vallecano. Their sharp strikers, like Lewandowski, make up for an exploding offense. Their defense is also solid, instantly retaliating and conceding rarely. Consequently, Rayo Vallecano will struggle to score against them. This, in turn, will result in Barcelona scoring more than the visitors. On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano is ranked 13th in the La Liga standings. They will often score a single goal or two, but outscoring Barcelona still remains uncertain. So, Barcelona gets the edge to win in this La Liga game.

The Pick: Barcelona.

Celta Vigo vs Alaves Predictions

Time: 11:15 AM ET | 08:15 AM PT | 08:45 PM IST

Date: 22 March 2026

Expected Lineups for Celta Vigo (3-4-3)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Andrei Ionuț Radu
Defense	Carl Starfelt, Óscar Mingueza, Hugo Álvarez
Midfield	Marcos Alonso, Fer López, Borja Iglesias, Hugo Sotelo
Attack	Núñez, Pablo Durán, Sergio Carreira

Expected Lineups for Deportivo Alavés (3-5-2)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Antonio Sivera
Defense	Tenaglia, Boyé, Ibáñez
Midfield	Nahuel Tenaglia, Antonio Blanco, Toni Martínez, Carles Aleñá, Víctor Parada
Attack	Jonny Otto, Ville Koski

Celta Vigo vs Alaves Preview

Celta Vigo has been strong in their home matches lately, with six wins from nine at Balaídos Stadium. They also have an attacking force that keeps them unbeaten in most of their matches. Particularly, their defense is the highlight, having conceded economically. But Alaves, on the other hand, struggles at the bottom of the standings. Their defense is weak, which might allow goals for Celta Vigo. However, Alaves’s attack might score a couple of goals if they breach Celta Vigo’s strong defense.

The Pick: Celta Vigo.

Athletic vs Real Betis Predictions

Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST

Date: 22 March 2026

Expected Lineups for Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Unai Simón
Defense	Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche
Defensive Midfield	Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar
Attacking Midfield	Álex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro
Attack	Nico Williams

Expected Lineups for Real Betis (4-3-3)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Álvaro Vallés
Defense	Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Natan, Firpo
Midfield	Aitor Ruibal, Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca
Attack	Juanmi Hernández, Abde Ezzalzouli, Álvaro Fidalgo

Athletic Club vs Real Betis Preview

Athletic Club has lost its previous season’s form. Currently ranked in the 10th spot, Athletic Club’s form stays average in the league. They have lost more games, causing a significant points deficit in the table. In terms of defense, Athletic Club is somewhat strong and has good quality. It may restrict Real Betis’s form, but Athletic Club’s scoring front looks fragile. Their weak attack, compared to Real Betis’s better defense, won’t score enough to beat Real Betis. So, Real Betis has the winning edge in this La Liga game.

The Pick: Real Betis.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

Time: 04:00 PM ET | 01:00 PM PT | 01:30 AM IST (Next Day)

Date: 22 March 2026

Expected Lineup for Real Madrid (4-4-2)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Thibaut Courtois
Defense	Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, Fran García
Midfield	Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Vinícius Júnior
Attack	Brahim Díaz, Thiago Pitarch

Expected Lineup for Atletico Madrid (3-5-1-1)

Position	Players
Goalkeeper	Musso
Defense	Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Clément Lenglet
Midfield	Marc Pubill, Álex Baena, Nico González, Vargas, Koke
Attacking Midfield	Thiago Almada
Attack	Alexander Sørloth

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Preview

Real Madrid is currently in a strong form, having won the UCL Round of 16. Having a strong winning streak, they approach the upcoming Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid is having a fine place in the La Liga, with a title-contending form. Similarly, Atletico Madrid is also having a strong position in the league table. Regarding form, both teams have impressive defense and offense. However, Real Madrid has the edge to win this La Liga game, given their stronger squad.

The Pick: Real Madrid.

Conclusion

The current La Liga season is nearing its final matchday. Teams are rushing to add more points, and the Real Madrid vs Barcelona rivalry is so close in the La Liga standings. That being said, the La Liga Matchday 29 comes with complete action and drama. Additionally, the Madrid Derby makes Matchday 29 further gripping. Concisely, La Liga Matchday 29 has no shortage of excitement, with heightened suspense.