First published: This round-up has been created from the Detailed Match Review posts. It will be updated 2 days before kick-off with any other important updates.
This La Liga round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week of 9 May 2026, with a quick predictions table, predicted lineups, best odds and short match-by-match previews in one place.
Quick Predictions Table
| Match | Kick-off | Predicted score | Detailed Match Review |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elche vs Deportivo Alavés | Sat 9 May 2026 13:00 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
| Sevilla vs Espanyol | Sat 9 May 2026 15:15 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
| Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo | Sat 9 May 2026 17:30 BST | 2-1 | Read review |
| Real Sociedad vs Real Betis | Sat 9 May 2026 20:00 BST | 1-1 | Read review |
Elche vs Deportivo Alavés
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 13:00 BST
Elche vs Deportivo Alavés Best Odds
Short form guide
Elche look the more convincing side on the numbers, with 53.18% attached to their full-time result probability. The preview still leaves tactical risk in the game, especially if Deportivo Alavés can turn transitions into sustained pressure. The score prediction is 1-1.
The goals market does not force one obvious read, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 52.75%, No 47.25% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 52.08%, Under 47.92%. That makes the tactical setup and early rhythm more important than a simple over-or-under call.
Recent results
Elche last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 03/05/26 |  Celta de Vigo vs  Elche |
3 – 1 |
| La Liga | 26/04/26 |  Real Oviedo vs Elche |
1 – 2 |
| La Liga | 22/04/26 | Elche vs  Atlético Madrid |
3 – 2 |
Deportivo Alavés last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 02/05/26 |  Deportivo Alavés vs  Athletic Club |
2 – 4 |
| La Liga | 25/04/26 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Mallorca |
2 – 1 |
| La Liga | 21/04/26 |  Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alavés |
2 – 1 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 05/10/25 | Deportivo Alavés vs Elche |
3 – 1 |
| La Liga | 05/02/22 | Elche vs Deportivo Alavés |
3 – 1 |
| La Liga | 26/10/21 | Deportivo Alavés vs Elche |
1 – 0 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | André Silva against Abde Rebbach could be decisive if Elche can get their main attacker into central areas against a back line that has been conceding regularly. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Adrià Pedrosa against Antonio Blanco looks important because Elche will want Pedrosa to help control the left side and stop Alavés building through midfield. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | André Silva is key for Elche because he has been named in the recent and predicted lineups and gives them a clear attacking reference in a side that has been scoring at home. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Ibrahim Diabaté is key for Deportivo Alavés because he offers a direct goal threat in a team that has been finding the net but also needs its forwards to make chances count. |
Sevilla vs Espanyol
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 15:15 BST
Sevilla vs Espanyol Best Odds
Short form guide
Sevilla vs Espanyol reads as one of the more finely balanced games in the round-up, with the draw percentage making a level match realistic. The prediction should therefore be viewed alongside the tactical setup rather than as a simple favourite-versus-outsider call. The score prediction is 1-1.
The attacking outlook is measured rather than aggressive, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 53.19%, No 46.81% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 49.02%, Under 50.98%. That puts extra value on the first goal and on avoiding cheap turnovers in dangerous areas.
Recent results
Sevilla last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 04/05/26 |  Sevilla vs  Real Sociedad |
1 – 0 |
| La Liga | 26/04/26 |  Osasuna vs Sevilla |
2 – 1 |
| La Liga | 23/04/26 |  Levante vs Sevilla |
2 – 0 |
Espanyol last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 03/05/26 |  Espanyol vs Real Madrid |
0 – 2 |
| La Liga | 27/04/26 | Espanyol vs Levante |
0 – 0 |
| La Liga | 23/04/26 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol |
1 – 0 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 24/11/25 | Espanyol vs Sevilla |
2 – 1 |
| La Liga | 25/01/25 | Sevilla vs Espanyol |
1 – 1 |
| La Liga | 25/10/24 | Espanyol vs Sevilla |
0 – 2 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Isaac Romero against Carlos Romero could be important if Sevilla want to pin Espanyol back and attack the left side. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Chidera Ejuke against Edu Expósito may decide whether Sevilla can carry the ball forward or whether Espanyol control the middle third. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Isaac Romero is key for Sevilla because he has been part of their recent 4-4-2 and gives them a direct goal threat. |
| Sevilla | Espanyol | Roberto Fernández is key for Espanyol because he leads the line in their 4-2-3-1 and will need to make their attacks count. |
Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 17:30 BST
Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo Best Odds
Short form guide
Atlético Madrid look the more convincing side on the numbers, with 57.37% attached to their full-time result probability. The preview still leaves tactical risk in the game, especially if Celta de Vigo can turn transitions into sustained pressure. The score prediction is 2-1.
The goals market does not force one obvious read, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 51.57%, No 48.43% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 51.38%, Under 48.62%. That makes the tactical setup and early rhythm more important than a simple over-or-under call.
Recent results
Atlético Madrid last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 02/05/26 |  Valencia vs Atlético Madrid |
0 – 2 |
| La Liga | 25/04/26 | Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club |
3 – 2 |
| La Liga | 22/04/26 | Elche vs Atlético Madrid |
3 – 2 |
Celta de Vigo last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 03/05/26 | Celta de Vigo vs Elche |
3 – 1 |
| La Liga | 26/04/26 |  Villarreal vs Celta de Vigo |
2 – 1 |
| La Liga | 22/04/26 |  Barcelona vs Celta de Vigo |
1 – 0 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 05/10/25 | Celta de Vigo vs Atlético Madrid |
1 – 1 |
| La Liga | 15/02/25 | Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo |
1 – 1 |
| La Liga | 26/09/24 | Celta de Vigo vs Atlético Madrid |
0 – 1 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Atlético Madrid | Celta de Vigo | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid | Celta de Vigo | Rayane Belaid against Javi Rodríguez could decide how much space Atlético get in the final third. |
| Atlético Madrid | Celta de Vigo | Javi Morcillo against Fer López looks important for who controls the midfield tempo. |
| Atlético Madrid | Celta de Vigo | Rayane Belaid is key for Atlético Madrid because he is the named attacking reference in the predicted 4-5-1. |
| Atlético Madrid | Celta de Vigo | Ferran Jutglà is key for Celta de Vigo because he gives them a direct attacking threat in the predicted 3-4-2-1. |
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
Kick-off: Sat 9 May 2026 20:00 BST
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis Best Odds
Short form guide
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis has a balanced result profile, with the draw probability at 27.67%. That makes the predicted scoreline important, because the numbers suggest a fixture where neither side is expected to run away with the match. The score prediction is 1-1.
The goal probabilities lean towards a more controlled match, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 52.23%, No 47.77% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 48.17%, Under 51.83%. That makes patience, set pieces and defensive shape central to how the fixture may unfold.
Recent results
Real Sociedad last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 04/05/26 | Sevilla vs Real Sociedad |
1 – 0 |
| La Liga | 26/04/26 | Rayo Vallecano vs Real Sociedad |
3 – 3 |
| La Liga | 22/04/26 | Real Sociedad vs  Getafe |
0 – 1 |
Real Betis last three recorded results from the match preview:
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 03/05/26 |  Real Betis vs Real Oviedo |
3 – 0 |
| La Liga | 24/04/26 | Real Betis vs Real Madrid |
1 – 1 |
| La Liga | 21/04/26 |  Girona vs Real Betis |
2 – 3 |
Recent head-to-head
| League | Date | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 19/09/25 | Real Betis vs Real Sociedad |
3 – 1 |
| La Liga | 16/02/25 | Real Betis vs Real Sociedad |
3 – 0 |
| La Liga | 01/12/24 | Real Sociedad vs Real Betis |
2 – 0 |
Predicted lineups
Key battles to watch
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Mikel Oyarzabal against Diego Llorente could be decisive because Sociedad will want their main attacker to find space against a Betis defender who has been part of a back line used in recent wins and draws. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Ander Barrenetxea against Giovani Lo Celso is a useful midfield-to-attacking duel, with Sociedad needing Barrenetxea to carry the ball and Betis looking for Lo Celso to set the tempo. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Mikel Oyarzabal is key for Real Sociedad because he has been the central attacking figure in the recent lineups and their best route to turning possession into goals. |
| Real Sociedad | Real Betis | Abde Ezzalzouli is key for Real Betis because he offers direct threat from the front line and has been included in both of Betis’s recent shapes, giving them pace and penetration. |
Best Odds
Elche vs Deportivo Alavés
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:20:45
Sevilla vs Espanyol
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:21:20
Atlético Madrid vs Celta de Vigo
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:22:23
Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-08 12:21:56
