La Liga Matchweek 9 Preview: Key Fixtures & Predictions
Complete preview of La Liga matchweek 9 with all fixtures, key talking points, and betting analysis.
La Liga Matchweek 9 — What to Expect
FC Barcelona lead the La Liga on 27 points after 9 games, 5 points clear of Club Atlético de Madrid. Matchweek 9 is the next test of whether that holds.
Fixture List
- Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid — Monday 19 October, 19:00 GMT
Getafe CF: 15th, 8 pts · Rayo Vallecano de Madrid: 14th, 8 pts - Levante UD vs Athletic Club — Wednesday 21 October, 18:00 GMT
Levante UD: 17th, 7 pts · Athletic Club: 11th, 9 pts - Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga CF — Friday 23 October, 19:00 GMT
Deportivo Alavés: 7th, 11 pts · Málaga CF: 20th, 4 pts - Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Elche CF — Saturday 24 October, 12:00 GMT
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid: 14th, 8 pts · Elche CF: 18th, 7 pts - Real Racing Club de Santander vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — Saturday 24 October, 14:15 GMT
Real Racing Club de Santander: 16th, 8 pts · RCD Espanyol de Barcelona: 13th, 8 pts - Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF — Saturday 24 October, 16:30 GMT
Valencia CF: 19th, 6 pts · Villarreal CF: 12th, 9 pts - Club Atlético de Madrid vs RC Deportivo La Coruña — Saturday 24 October, 19:00 GMT
Club Atlético de Madrid: 2nd, 22 pts · RC Deportivo La Coruña: 9th, 11 pts - Athletic Club vs Getafe CF — Sunday 25 October, 13:00 GMT
Athletic Club: 11th, 9 pts · Getafe CF: 15th, 8 pts - RC Celta de Vigo vs Real Betis Balompié — Sunday 25 October, 15:15 GMT
RC Celta de Vigo: 8th, 11 pts · Real Betis Balompié: 3rd, 19 pts - Real Sociedad de Fútbol vs Levante UD — Sunday 25 October, 17:30 GMT
Real Sociedad de Fútbol: 5th, 16 pts · Levante UD: 17th, 7 pts
Headline Match: Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Getafe CF (15th, 8 pts, 4 scored) host Rayo Vallecano de Madrid (14th, 8 pts, 16 conceded). The gap between them is 0 points.
Where the Table Stands
Of the sides playing this week, Club Atlético de Madrid have scored the most — 19 goals in 9 games, sitting 2nd on 22 points.
Athletic Club have the tightest defence among them, conceding 6 in 7. They are 11th on 9 points.
At the other end, Málaga CF are bottom on 4 points from 9 games, with 6 scored and 17 conceded.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 9 | +30 | 27 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 22 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 16 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 | Deportivo Alavés | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 11 |
| 8 | RC Celta de Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 11 |
| 9 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 11 |
| 10 | CA Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 18 | -8 | 11 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 9 |
| 12 | Villarreal CF | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | +0 | 9 |
| 13 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 8 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Getafe CF | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 8 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 8 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 7 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 7 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -9 | 6 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | -11 | 4 |
The scoring charts going into the round: Raphinha (FC Barcelona) on 12; Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) on 8; Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano de Madrid) on 7.
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raphinha | FC Barcelona | 12 |
| 2 | Lamine Yamal | FC Barcelona | 8 |
| 3 | Sergio Camello | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 |
| 4 | Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid CF | 7 |
| 5 | Ante Budimir | CA Osasuna | 7 |
Following the Round
Our model prices every fixture in this round on the La Liga predictions page, with the full table and scoring data on the La Liga stats hub. Results and what they changed go into our matchweek 9 review once the round finishes.
Preview by the Planete Football editorial team. Table, fixture and scoring data sourced from football-data.org.
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Frequently asked questions
How many La Liga fixtures are in matchweek 9?
There are 10 scheduled fixtures listed in this preview.
What is the headline match of La Liga matchweek 9?
The standout fixture of this round is Getafe CF vs Rayo Vallecano de Madrid.
Where do the kick-off times in this preview come from?
Kick-off times are sourced from football-data.org and listed in GMT.
Does this preview include betting predictions?
It discusses general betting angles for the round but does not publish a fixed predicted scoreline.