Struggling teams Real Valladolid and Valencia will square it out this Friday at José Zorrilla in a Spanish LaLiga showdown.
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Real Valladolid vs Valencia preview
Real Valladolid are struggling at the bottom of the table with just nine points from their first 16 matches. They have only managed two wins so far, while suffering 11 defeats and drawing three times. Their poor form has left them in a difficult position early in the season.
Defensively, Valladolid have been the weakest team in the league, conceding a total of 34 goals – the most by any side so far. Their inability to stop opponents from scoring has been a major factor in their struggles, and they will need a big turnaround to climb out of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Valencia find themselves in the bottom two, just one point above bottom-placed Real Valladolid. Valencia have also managed only two wins from their opening 14 matches, highlighting their difficult start to the season.
They currently have a negative goal difference of 9, while their opponents this weekend have a far worse record, conceding 23 goals. It sets up a clash between two struggling sides desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Probable line ups
Real Valladolid possible starting lineup:
Hein; Lucas Perez, Ozkacar, Javi Sanchez, Rosa; Juric; Ivan Sanchez, Mario Martin, Kike Perez, Sylla; Marcos Andre
Valencia possible starting lineup:
Mamardashvili; Carlos Tarrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Gasiorowski; Diego Lopez, Barrenechea, Javi Guerra, Sergi Canos; Luis Rioja, Hugo Duro, Pepelu
Prediction 1X2
Valencia appear to have the edge heading into this match, having been the slightly better side in their recent meetings. They have won three of their last five encounters against this weekend’s opponents, losing just once and drawing the other.
With this record in mind, Valencia will be confident of at least avoiding defeat. A double chance for Valencia to win or draw seems a reasonable prediction, given their recent head-to-head form and the struggles of both teams this season.
Tip: Valencia to win or draw
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Goals
In the last 12 meetings between Valencia and Valladolid, goals have been a common feature, with 9 of those matches producing over 1.5 goals. Valencia have often had the upper hand, winning 7 of these encounters, while Valladolid have managed just 2 victories.
Notably, 5 of the last 6 games between the two sides have ended with at least two goals scored, highlighting a trend for goals when they face each other. With both teams struggling defensively this season, predicting *over 1.5 goals* seems a reasonable choice for this fixture.
Pick: Over 2.5
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