La Liga Best Bets - Matchday 5

Real Madrid need a result this weekend as they aim to ensure they do not see one league defeat turn into two. Their 1-0 loss to Real Betis saw a three-match winning run in La Liga brought to a grinding halt as they were denied all three points for the first time. While only four games have passed in the league, Real know that falling six points behind Barcelona at the summit would be a real problem. At home, Real have won their last two against their opponents. Kylian Mbappe has scored in both of their last two home wins over Rayo while he has scored five goals across his last four matches for Real. He is my pick to hit the back of the net for Real this weekend. 

Levante have secured five points from a possible 12 in a positive start to the new season. Their 3-0 loss to Espanyol on the opening day has since been followed by a pair of 0-0 draws on the road against Osasuna and Malaga, with these sandwiching a 5-2 home win over Real Betis. Boasting a three-game unbeaten run, Levante arrive for this one hoping to end a run of seven without a win against their opponents. However, having lost their last four against Barca, I predict that Levante's winning run will come to a grinding halt at the weekend.