The Spanish La Liga Matchday 16 schedule is here with us, giving us exciting games ahead. The upcoming Matchday draws leading teams such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, Espanyol, and so on. Starting from 12 December 2025, ten matchups have been fixed until 15 December 2025. Out of these, we have picked five significant games and have given predictions for them. It will give you a clear view into each team and their dynamics. So, let’s get into them. If you want more La Liga news, don’t forget to follow Bettingpremier.
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La Liga Matchday 15 – Major Highlights
Previously, Matchday 15 was quite a showdown that gave some surprising outcomes, which left fans speechless. Let’s look at them one by one. Check this out to get every latest sports update and sensational buzz.
Real Madrid’s Home Loss
Xabi Alonso’s side went scoreless at home against the League’s 10th-best team, Celta Vigo. This has sparked so many controversies and debates around Alonso’s reforms. In the previous Matchday, Real Madrid faced Celta Vigo at home, losing 0-2. This goes way beyond their goalless defeat, affecting the team’s confidence at home. Particularly, Xabi Alonso is facing the heat after his self-indulgent reforms on the team. However, they are poised to win in the upcoming game.
Barcelona’s Winning Streak
On the other hand, Barcelona is stable as ever, maintaining its winning streak with a win against Real Betis. Ferran Torres got the spotlight in the score leaders with a single game with a hat-trick in the first half. Roony Bardghji and Lamine Yamal scored a goal each, propelling the team towards a win.
Similarly, there were several other outcomes, including draws, clean sheets, and so on. Atlético Madrid lost to Athletic Club despite their dominating possession and passes. Moreover, Elche beat Girona in a commanding manner, where they kept Girona to zero while scoring thrice.
What’s in the Upcoming La Liga Matchday?
Now, entering Matchday 16, we have teams ready to rebound and keep their winning streaks intact. Particularly, Real Madrid is forced to get a win somehow in their next game. In addition, we have several other teams heading into the matchday. For that, we have given a brief preview, expert predictions, and odds. Make sure you follow us to get more football commentaries like this.
La Liga Predictions for Matchday 16
Atlético Madrid vs Valencia
Atlético Madrid will play Valencia on 13 December in the upcoming Matchday 16. The upcoming game will start at 08:00 a.m. ET at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Standings
Atlético Madrid stands 4th in the La Liga standings.
Valencia ranks in 16th spot in the La Liga table.
Atlético Madrid has been good in the La Liga since they are extensively equipped with offensive star players. Julián Alvarez’s explosive performance across the league has been the talk of the town. He also shines in the UCL games simultaneously, which is a solid strength to the team. Alvarez is the 5th-best scorer in La Liga currently, alongside solid players like Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sørloth. These highlight how strong Diego Simeone’s side is.
If we look at Valencia, we can see their comparatively poor form, with only three wins from 15 games. It is also apparent that their offensive and defensive sides are inferior, given their 0.93 goals-per-game across 15 fixtures. Regarding players, Hugo Duro, Diego López, and Arnaut Danjuma are the only active contributors. Based on their recent form, Valencia is a lot weaker, hampering their ability to face Atletico on the road. So, Atletico Madrid will win this La Liga fixture.
Barcelona vs Osasuna
Barcelona and Osasuna are set to face each other at Camp Nou on 13 December 2025. This football game will kick off at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Standings
Barcelona leads the league with a 1st position in the standings.
Osasuna ranks 15th in the La Liga table.
Barcelona ranks 1st in La Liga with 13 wins in 16 games and a five-game winning streak. Offensively, they lead the league with a whopping 47 goals with prolific scorers like Lewandowski, Torres, and Raphinha. But they have conceded substantially, suggesting an average defensive side. If they manage to fix gaps in the defensive side, Barcelona can reduce defensive errors. Otherwise, they are good at home matches with a good winning probability.
Alessio Lisci’s side is struggling to find the right pace and momentum with a 4-3-8 record. They are in a transition phase with special attention to improving their offensive tactics. In their most recent game, Osasuna scored two goals against Levante’s zero despite not dominating the field. However, they are still miles behind Barcelona. They also have poor squad depth with young players whose form is uncertain, as they show occasional bursts of hope. So, Barcelona is the winning side in this game.
Getafe vs Espanyol
Espanyol visits Getafe on 13 December 2025 at the Coliseum Stadium, giving home advantage for Getafe. This La Liga Matchday 16 fixture begins at 03:00 p.m. ET.
Standings
Getafe ranks 8th in the current La Liga standings.
Espanyol is the 5th-ranked team in the league ranking.
Getafe’s last five games were severely inconsistent as they won only two of them. Besides, José Bordalás’s men have won only in six of the total league games. We can see their irregular form in their recent games. On the defensive side, Getafe has allowed 17 goals, alongside some goalless games. Borja Mayoral and Adrián Liso back up as offensive pillars with occasional scoring. Overall, Getafe is average enough to face Espanyol at home, but needs more push to dominate them.
Espanyol is far better than Getafe, as seen in their better league ranking. They got the fifth position with eight wins and four draws despite losing four games. This is much better than Getafe’s unreliable performance, and they are also on a winning streak. Particularly, their shot-making skills were impressive in the last game against Vallecano. Seeing this, Espanyol has more chances of winning in this game against Getafe.
Levante vs Villarreal
Levante hosts the upcoming Matchday 16 game, welcoming Villarreal on 14 December 2025 at Ciutat de València. The game will begin at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Standings
Levante is the last-ranked league team in the 2025-26 season at 20th place.
Villarreal stands in 3rd position in the league.
Levante is worryingly the poorest team in the current season. They had one of the worst performances, winning only two games. But their scoring potential is somewhat good with an average of 1.6 goals per game from 15 games. Yet, their weak defense has conceded around 28 goals, giving them a negative goal differential.
Villarreal is the third best team with 11 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. Their current form is unparalleled in every way and is more consistent across the games. Additionally, they have an elite goal-scoring potential, as they scored 31 goals and have conceded only 13. It simply highlights their destructive potential against Levante. So, Villarreal is the predicted winner in this La Liga draw.
Alavés vs Real Madrid
Alavés will clash with Real Madrid at Mendizorrotza Stadium on 14 December 2025. This La Liga fixture occurs at 03:00 p.m. ET.
Standings
Alavés ranks 11th in the La Liga table.
Real Madrid is the 2nd best team in the La Liga standings.
Alavés is currently not so good in both home and away games, often scoring low and going goalless. Their average score is 0.87 over 15 games, while they concede one goal per game. This shows their struggling defense, failing to close gaps against exploitative attacks. In addition, Alavés ranks near the relegation zone, with a few points at stake. Considering their home advantage, Alavés might withstand the pressure, but will get dominated. So, it is obvious that Alavés might have difficulties against Alonso’s men.
Real Madrid comes after a devastating home defeat at the hands of Celta Vigo. This was a surprising outcome for both the team and the manager. The outcome propelled the team to focus more on their coordination, offensive tactics, and more. Now playing against Alavés, Real Madrid comes with a careful and methodical approach. They will employ their aggressive pressing in the opening minutes to score an early lead while not conceding. However, Kylian Mbappé is injured, which may hamper the team. But still, Real Madrid’s quality is so strong that they will outscore Alavés in this game.