<p>Another international break is in the rear-view mirror, and soccer fans can rejoice, especially those who enjoy what Spanish soccer has to offer.</p> <p>La Liga enters its ninth matchweek this weekend, with games being played between October 18 and October 21. All twenty teams will be involved once again, as Real Madrid and Barcelona continue to battle each other at the top ahead of their El Clásico matchup in matchweek 10.</p> <p>There are also battles happening at the bottom of the table, with a handful of teams on five and six points, respectively. Celta de Vigo are the only team without a win, but will that change this weekend?</p> <h2>La Liga 2025/26 Matchweek 9 Betting Preview</h2> <p>Matchweek 9 will feature 10 intriguing clashes, all offering potential betting value to bettors. Matches to be played are:</p> <ul> <li>Oviedo vs Espanyol (Saturday, 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Sevilla vs Mallorca (Saturday, 22:00 AEST)</li> <li>Barcelona vs Girona (Sunday, 00:15 AEST)</li> <li>Villarreal vs Real Betis (Sunday, 02:30 AEST)</li> <li>Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna (Sunday, 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Elche vs Athletic Club (Sunday, 22:00 AEST)</li> <li>Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad (Monday, 00:15 AEST)</li> <li>Levante vs Rayo Vallecano (Monday, 02:30 AEST)</li> <li>Getafe vs Real Madrid (Monday, 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Alaves vs Valencia (Tuesday, 05:00 AEST)</li> </ul> <h2>La Liga 2025/26 Matchweek 9 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Sportsbet continues to provide you with the best <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/spain/spanish-la-liga">La Liga 2025/26 betting odds</a>, offering value across several markets. We’ve compiled some of our best La Liga betting predictions and tips below…</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/spain/spanish-la-liga/celta-vigo-v-real-sociedad-9680628">Celta Vigo vs Real Sociedad</a> fixture is intriguing from a betting point of view, especially with both teams struggling to secure wins. As noted, Celta are the only team this season to record one; Sociedad are second from bottom with just one victory in their opening eight matches. Recent H2H has wins and draws for both across the last five, making it hard to separate them. We think there’ll be a draw in this one, with a ‘Draw 1 - 1’ correct result.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/spain/spanish-la-liga/getafe-v-real-madrid-9680638">Getafe vs Real Madrid</a> match should also attract plenty of interest, as these games are typically close. Madrid has won the last five meetings, keeping a clean sheet in four of those encounters. Additionally, three of those matches have had at least two goals. Kylian Mbappe is a doubt, so ‘Under 2.5 Goals’ looks a good bet here.&nbsp;</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/spain/spanish-la-liga/alaves-v-valencia-9680633">Alaves vs Valencia</a> game may be an interesting watch, as it can provide some decent value due to the inconsistencies of both teams this season. Alaves have won four of the last five meetings between these two teams (one draw). We’d predict that this trend will continue, so backing Alaves to win can offer good value, despite their own recent struggles. They secured a win in their last match before the break and can use that momentum to help them get past Valencia.</p>