Three La Liga fixtures hit the card on Saturday. Here are the best parlay combinations with value odds across Athletic Bilbao, Valencia, Espanyol and Real Madrid.
La Liga Saturday Parlay Picks - August 22
Saturday delivers a tasty three-game La Liga slate, and with early-season form still settling, there is genuine value hiding in these markets. Athletic Bilbao host Sevilla in the early kick-off, Valencia welcome Celta Vigo in the afternoon, and the headline act sees Espanyol take on Real Madrid under the lights. Let's break down where the money should go.
Match Analysis
Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla (16:00 UTC)
Sevilla arrive with three points already banked from their opening fixture and a positive goal difference, while Athletic Bilbao have yet to kick a ball in the league this season - their record shows zero games played. That asymmetry in match sharpness is meaningful. A Sevilla side with momentum and competitive minutes in their legs facing a Bilbao team still finding their rhythm is a genuine edge for the visitors on paper, yet the market still prices Sevilla at +440 with FanDuel - reflecting San Mamés as one of Europe's most intimidating venues.
The total goals market is where the real interest lies here. San Mamés tends to produce tightly contested games, and with Bilbao being an unknown quantity this early, under 2.5 goals looks like the play. However, the price on over 2.5 at +115 (BetMGM) is generous enough to catch the eye as a value flag - if Bilbao come out swinging on home debut, this could open up. We lean toward Sevilla to win, but this one carries risk.
Valencia vs Celta Vigo (18:30 UTC)
Both Valencia and Celta Vigo are yet to play a La Liga match this season, so neither side carries any form advantage heading into this one. Valencia at home are priced as modest favourites at +140 (DraftKings), which feels reasonable given they hold home advantage, but the match-up itself is wide open. With neither side having competitive La Liga minutes yet, goals could be at a premium as both teams find their footing.
The under 2.5 at -164 (BetMGM) is short, but the market is clearly leaning that way. The more interesting angle is BTTS Yes at -105 (theScore Bet) - it is slight value if you believe both teams will need to push forward in an evenly matched opener. Still, the under 2.5 being priced so heavily suggests bookmakers expect a tight, low-scoring affair.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid (20:30 UTC)
Espanyol sit second in the early standings after a strong opening win with a +3 goal difference - impressive by any measure. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have yet to play in La Liga this season and arrive with zero competitive minutes logged. That is a notable advantage for the hosts in terms of match sharpness, yet the market rightly still installs Madrid as heavy favourites at -227 (BetMGM).
The over 2.5 goals at -145 (BetMGM) looks like a strong play here. Real Madrid fixtures almost always produce goals regardless of opponent, and an Espanyol side already showing attacking intent in their opening win should at least contribute. BTTS Yes at -105 (theScore Bet) also catches the eye - both teams have reason to attack and Real Madrid rarely keep clean sheets when they are also hunting a result.
Value flag: Espanyol to win at +700 (Bally Bet) is genuinely eye-catching and represents massive implied value if you believe the early-season form gap and home advantage can produce an upset. It is a longshot, but not a laughable one given Madrid's lack of competitive minutes.
Saturday La Liga Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - Goals Galore Double (+182 combined)
- Espanyol vs Real Madrid - Over 2.5 Goals at -145 (BetMGM)
- Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla - BTTS Yes at +110 (DraftKings)
Real Madrid fixtures are magnets for goals, and Espanyol's confident start suggests they will not park the bus. Pairing that with BTTS in the Bilbao-Sevilla clash - where Sevilla's sharpness could complement Bilbao's home-opener aggression - gives us a logical goals-themed double at a combined price that offers solid value.
Parlay 2 - Sevilla Win + Madrid Win Double (+214 combined)
- Sevilla to win at Athletic Bilbao at +440 (FanDuel)
- Real Madrid to win at Espanyol at -227 (BetMGM)
This is the higher-risk, higher-reward option. Sevilla are the only team in this slate with league games - and a win - already under their belt. They bring match fitness and confidence to San Mamés against a Bilbao side with zero competitive minutes. Pairing that longshot with the near-certainty of a Madrid win gives you a combined price that punches well above its weight. The Sevilla leg alone is the value driver here - +440 on a sharp, in-form side deserves serious consideration as a standalone bet too.
Parlay 3 - Low-Scoring Weekend Treble (+250 combined)
- Valencia vs Celta Vigo - Under 2.5 Goals at -164 (BetMGM)
- Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla - BTTS No at -135 (FanDuel)
- Espanyol vs Real Madrid - Real Madrid Win at -227 (BetMGM)
A three-leg defensive parlay anchored by the Valencia-Celta under - the market's strongest directional signal of the day at -164. Add BTTS No in the Bilbao-Sevilla match, where early-season caution often keeps scorelines tight, plus the safe Madrid win to complete the treble. The combined price of around +250 for what amounts to three reasonable outcomes represents solid expected value on a Saturday slate with plenty of unknowns.
Best Standalone Value Bet of the Day
Keep an eye on Sevilla +440 (FanDuel) as a standalone. A team with a league win and positive goal difference, travelling to face a side yet to play a competitive La Liga minute? That price feels at least one step too long. If you want one single-game dart thrown this Saturday, this is it.
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