La Liga Match Week 14 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 Predictions: Best Odds and Match Previews

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Updated: This round-up has been updated with the latest match news links.

This La Liga round-up brings together the key fixtures for Match Week 14 May 2026 to 20 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
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Thu 14 May 2026 18:00 BST 2-1 Read review
Girona vs Real Sociedad Thu 14 May 2026 19:00 BST 2-1 Read review
Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo Thu 14 May 2026 20:30 BST 3-0 Read review
Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés Sun 17 May 2026 18:00 BST TBC Read review

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano

Kick-off: Thu 14 May 2026 18:00 BST

Prediction
Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano 2-1

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano Best Odds

Valencia To Win
2.22
Implied probability: 45.05%
Draw
3.40
Implied probability: 29.41%
Rayo Vallecano To Win
3.30
Implied probability: 30.3%

Short form guide

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano 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 2-1.

The probability split around goals keeps the match interesting from an attacking point of view: Both Teams to Score: Yes 57.55%, No 42.45% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 55%, Under 45%. That makes the first goal important, because it could force the other side to take more risks.

Recent results

Valencia last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 10/05/26 13258Athletic Club vs 214Valencia 0 – 1
La Liga 02/05/26 214Valencia vs 7980Atlético Madrid 0 – 2
La Liga 25/04/26 214Valencia vs 231Girona 2 – 1
Rayo Vallecano last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 03/05/26 106Getafe vs 377Rayo Vallecano 0 – 2
La Liga 26/04/26 377Rayo Vallecano vs 594Real Sociedad 3 – 3
La Liga 23/04/26 377Rayo Vallecano vs 528Espanyol 1 – 0
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
La Liga 01/12/25 377Rayo Vallecano vs 214Valencia 1 – 1
La Liga 19/04/25 377Rayo Vallecano vs 214Valencia 1 – 1
La Liga 07/12/24 214Valencia vs 377Rayo Vallecano 0 – 1

Predicted lineups

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Valencia Rayo Vallecano Key Battle Overview
Valencia Rayo Vallecano Hugo Duro will look to use his movement and finishing against Florian Lejeune, who will need to stay tight and organised in the central defensive duel.
Valencia Rayo Vallecano Diego López can be important if he gets space against Alfonso Espino, because that side battle could decide how much Valencia progress down the flank.
Valencia Rayo Vallecano Hugo Duro is key for Valencia because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and the player most likely to turn chances into goals.
Valencia Rayo Vallecano Alexandre Zurawski is key for Rayo Vallecano because he leads the line in the predicted XI and gives them their clearest route to a goal away from home.

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Girona vs Real Sociedad

Kick-off: Thu 14 May 2026 19:00 BST

Prediction
Girona vs Real Sociedad 2-1

Girona vs Real Sociedad Best Odds

Girona To Win
2.00
Implied probability: 50%
Draw
3.90
Implied probability: 25.64%
Real Sociedad To Win
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%

Short form guide

Girona vs Real Sociedad has a balanced result profile, with the draw probability at 25.31%. 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 2-1.

The goals profile gives the fixture attacking appeal, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 60.08%, No 39.92% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 57.25%, Under 42.75%. That suggests both teams have enough route to goal to make defensive concentration as important as finishing quality.

Recent results

Girona last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 01/05/26 231Girona vs 645Mallorca 0 – 1
La Liga 25/04/26 214Valencia vs 231Girona 2 – 1
La Liga 21/04/26 231Girona vs 485Real Betis 2 – 3
Real Sociedad last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 09/05/26 594Real Sociedad vs 485Real Betis 2 – 2
La Liga 04/05/26 676Sevilla vs 594Real Sociedad 1 – 0
La Liga 26/04/26 377Rayo Vallecano vs 594Real Sociedad 3 – 3
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
La Liga 12/12/25 594Real Sociedad vs 231Girona 1 – 2
La Liga 18/05/25 594Real Sociedad vs 231Girona 3 – 2
La Liga 19/10/24 231Girona vs 594Real Sociedad 0 – 1

Predicted lineups

Girona vs Real Sociedad predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Girona Real Sociedad Key Battle Overview
Girona Real Sociedad Claudio Echeverri against Aritz Elustondo could be important if Girona look to find space between the lines and turn possession into chances.
Girona Real Sociedad Axel Witsel against Ander Barrenetxea may shape the midfield battle, with both sides needing control and discipline in central areas.
Girona Real Sociedad Claudio Echeverri is key for Girona because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted line-up and the player most likely to connect midfield with the final third.
Girona Real Sociedad Mikel Oyarzabal is key for Real Sociedad because he is one of the main attacking outlets in the predicted line-up and a central part of their chance creation.

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Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo

Kick-off: Thu 14 May 2026 20:30 BST

Prediction
Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo 3-0

Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo Best Odds

Real Madrid To Win
1.25
Implied probability: 80%
Draw
7.10
Implied probability: 14.08%
Real Oviedo To Win
12.00
Implied probability: 8.33%

Short form guide

Real Madrid have the clearest result edge, with the full-time probabilities putting them at 76.04% compared with 7.78% for Real Oviedo. That gives the match a defined favourite, although the prediction still leaves room for the game to tighten if the underdog can slow the tempo. The score prediction is 3-0.

The over/under data gives the game a stronger scoring angle, with Both Teams to Score: Yes 44.10%, No 55.90% and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5: Over 57.77%, Under 42.19%. If the match opens up after the first goal, the tactical plan on both sides may have to change quickly.

Recent results

Real Madrid last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 03/05/26 528Espanyol vs 3468Real Madrid 0 – 2
La Liga 24/04/26 485Real Betis vs 3468Real Madrid 1 – 1
La Liga 21/04/26 3468Real Madrid vs 2975Deportivo Alavés 2 – 1
Real Oviedo last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
La Liga 03/05/26 485Real Betis vs 93Real Oviedo 3 – 0
La Liga 26/04/26 93Real Oviedo vs 1099Elche 1 – 2
La Liga 23/04/26 93Real Oviedo vs 3477Villarreal 1 – 1
Recent head-to-head
League Date Team Score
La Liga 24/08/25 93Real Oviedo vs 3468Real Madrid 0 – 3

Predicted lineups

Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo predicted lineups

Key battles to watch

Real Madrid Real Oviedo Key Battle Overview
Real Madrid Real Oviedo Gonzalo García will look to attack the space in front of Dani Calvo and test how well Real Oviedo can hold their defensive line.
Real Madrid Real Oviedo Brahim Díaz against Alberto Reina could be important because Brahim Díaz will try to find pockets between the lines while Alberto Reina helps screen the midfield.
Real Madrid Real Oviedo Gonzalo García is key for Real Madrid because his movement and finishing can turn their territorial control into goals.
Real Madrid Real Oviedo Federico Viñas is key for Real Oviedo because he offers their clearest route to holding the ball up and threatening on transitions.

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Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés

Kick-off: Sun 17 May 2026 18:00 BST

Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés Best Odds

Real Oviedo To Win
2.52
Implied probability: 39.68%
Draw
3.30
Implied probability: 30.3%
Deportivo Alavés To Win
2.70
Implied probability: 37.04%

Short form guide

Stadium Estadio de Mendizorroza Prediction –  Deportivo Alavés 1 – 1 Real Oviedo  Recent Form As Deportivo Alavés and Real Oviedo prepare to face off in their La Liga encounter at the Estadio de Mendizorroza, both […]

Real Oviedo and Deportivo Alavés are better assessed through the prediction, goal probabilities and expected team shapes than through a forced form line. That keeps the short guide focused on the usable match evidence.

Recent results

Real Oviedo last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Real Oviedo Vs Celta de Vigo Real Oviedo vs Celta de Vigo 0 – 0
Sevilla Vs Real Oviedo Sevilla vs Real Oviedo 0 – 4
Real Oviedo Vs Mallorca Real Oviedo vs Mallorca 0 – 0
Deportivo Alavés last three recorded results from the match preview:
League Date Team Score
Osasuna Vs Deportivo Alavés Osasuna vs Deportivo Alavés 0 – 3
Deportivo Alavés Vs Real Madrid Deportivo Alavés vs Real Madrid 1 – 2
Deportivo Alavés Vs Real Sociedad Deportivo Alavés vs Real Sociedad 1 – 0

Predicted lineups

Predicted lineups are included in the individual match preview when available.

Key battles to watch

Player / side Opponent Why it matters
Match Details Information Competition La Liga &#8211 (Spain) Round 18&nbsp Key duel in this fixture
Date &#038 Time 2026-01-04, 18:30 &#8211 Key duel in this fixture
(Include timezone BST/GMT). Stadium Estadio de Mendizorroza Prediction &#8211 &nbsp Key duel in this fixture
Deportivo Alavés 1 &#8211 1 Real Oviedo&nbsp Key duel in this fixture

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Best Odds

Valencia vs Rayo Vallecano

Thu 14 May 2026 18:00 BST
bet365
Valencia To Win
2.22
Implied probability: 45.05%
Draw
3.40
Implied probability: 29.41%
Rayo Vallecano To Win
3.30
Implied probability: 30.3%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 15:21:33

Girona vs Real Sociedad

Thu 14 May 2026 19:00 BST
bet365
Girona To Win
2.00
Implied probability: 50%
Draw
3.90
Implied probability: 25.64%
Real Sociedad To Win
3.50
Implied probability: 28.57%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 15:22:28

Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo

Thu 14 May 2026 20:30 BST
bet365
Real Madrid To Win
1.25
Implied probability: 80%
Draw
7.10
Implied probability: 14.08%
Real Oviedo To Win
12.00
Implied probability: 8.33%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-12 15:21:06

Real Oviedo vs Deportivo Alavés

Sun 17 May 2026 18:00 BST
10Bet
Real Oviedo To Win
2.52
Implied probability: 39.68%
Draw
3.30
Implied probability: 30.3%
Deportivo Alavés To Win
2.70
Implied probability: 37.04%

Latest bookmaker update: 2026-05-07 23:39:35

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