**La Liga Matchweek 10 (2026-27), fixtures 23–26 October 2026 (CEST times).** Predictions use standings and form after Matchday 9 plus the postponed Levante 3–1 Athletic Club result (Barcelona perfect on 27 points with +30 GD and 39 goals; Atlético Madrid 22 pts; Real Madrid 21 pts; Betis 19 pts; Real Sociedad 16 pts; Sevilla 14 pts; a mid-table group around 9–11 points; Málaga still winless on 4 points).
Barcelona remain dominant. The Clásico is the clear centrepiece. Lower-table sides continue to struggle for consistency.
### Friday, 23 October
**Alavés vs Málaga — 21:00 CEST**
**Prediction: Alavés 2–0 Málaga**
Alavés (11 pts) are organised and solid at home. Málaga (4 pts) remain the only winless side with very limited attacking output and defensive fragility. Alavés should control the game at Mendizorrotza and convert their superiority into a comfortable win. A clean sheet is realistic given Málaga’s lack of threat.
### Saturday, 24 October
**Rayo Vallecano vs Elche — 14:00 CEST**
**Prediction: Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Elche**
Rayo (9 pts) are competitive at Vallecas but can be inconsistent. Elche (7 pts) are among the weaker sides. Rayo’s home intensity and ability to create chances should edge a scrappy contest. Elche can score on the break, but Rayo’s edge at home is decisive.
**Racing Santander vs Espanyol — 16:15 CEST**
**Prediction: Racing Santander 1–1 Espanyol**
Both sit on 8 points with similar mid/lower-table profiles. Racing have shown attacking threat at home but concede freely; Espanyol are inconsistent. Expect a tight, open game that ends level.
**Valencia vs Villarreal — 18:30 CEST**
**Prediction: Valencia 1–2 Villarreal**
Valencia (6 pts) remain one of the weakest sides with very few goals. Villarreal (9 pts) have more technical quality and can punish defensive errors. Villarreal should control possession and secure an away win at Mestalla, though Valencia can make it competitive for periods.
**Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña — 21:00 CEST**
**Prediction: Atlético Madrid 2–0 Deportivo La Coruña**
Atlético (22 pts) are in excellent form, extremely organised, and efficient. Deportivo (11 pts) are resilient but limited against top sides. Atlético’s structure and quality at the Metropolitano should produce a professional home win with a clean sheet likely.
### Sunday, 25 October
**Athletic Club vs Getafe — 14:00 CEST**
**Prediction: Athletic Club 1–0 Getafe**
Athletic (9 pts from 8 games) have intensity and quality at San Mamés. Getafe (9 pts) specialise in low-scoring, physical games and are hard to break down. Expect a tight, high-intensity contest decided by Athletic’s home edge and set-piece threat.
**Celta Vigo vs Real Betis — 16:15 CEST**
**Prediction: Celta Vigo 1–2 Real Betis**
Celta (11 pts) draw frequently and are organised at Balaídos. Betis (19 pts) are in strong form with better balance and attacking quality. Betis’ superior current level should edge a competitive away game.
**Real Sociedad vs Levante — 18:30 CEST**
**Prediction: Real Sociedad 2–1 Levante**
Sociedad (16 pts) have improved and possess clear quality at Reale Arena. Levante (10 pts) have shown fight recently (including the 3–1 win over Athletic) but remain inconsistent. Sociedad’s home control and chance creation should secure a win, though Levante can score.
**Barcelona vs Real Madrid — 21:00 CEST (El Clásico)**
**Prediction: Barcelona 3–1 Real Madrid**
Barcelona (27 pts, perfect record, 39 goals) are the outstanding team in the league — high pressing, clinical finishing, and excellent chance creation. Madrid (21 pts) are strong and high-scoring but have been less consistent. At Camp Nou, Barcelona’s intensity and individual quality (especially in attack) should prove decisive in a high-quality, open Clásico. Madrid will create chances, but Barcelona’s current form and home advantage tip it clearly toward a home win.
### Monday, 26 October
**Sevilla vs Osasuna — 21:00 CEST**
**Prediction: Sevilla 1–1 Osasuna**
Sevilla (14 pts) are competitive at home but have been inconsistent. Osasuna (11 pts) are organised and hard to break down. Expect a tight, tactical contest that ends level.
### Summary of predicted scores
- Alavés 2–0 Málaga
- Rayo Vallecano 2–1 Elche
- Racing Santander 1–1 Espanyol
- Valencia 1–2 Villarreal
- Atlético Madrid 2–0 Deportivo La Coruña
- Athletic Club 1–0 Getafe
- Celta Vigo 1–2 Real Betis
- Real Sociedad 2–1 Levante
- Barcelona 3–1 Real Madrid
- Sevilla 1–1 Osasuna
### Overall outlook
Barcelona remain clear favourites to extend their perfect start in the Clásico. Atlético and Madrid should also collect points, keeping the top of the table competitive. Mid-table games are expected to be tighter, while the bottom half (especially Málaga and Valencia) continue to look fragile. The Clásico is the highest-variance and highest-stakes match of the round.