Mayra Madrigal
This Sunday, March 5, Matchday 24 of La Liga in Spain kicks off with a match that will keep us on edge: Real Valladolid vs Espanyol. While Barcelona are not fighting for anything, except for climbing in the scoreboard, Real Valladolid are playing for their staying on the competition; therefore, they need to get three points as soon as possible.
Both teams clashed in October 2022 on matchday 9 of the current season, where Espanyol won by 1-0. Now with advantage of playing locals, Real Valladolid are obliged to win and end the three-game winless streak in La Liga.
If you need more information about these teams, we at JefeBet bring you the Real Valladolid vs Espanyol betting preview, where we include the odds and our prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Valladolid vs Espanyol La Liga Matchday 24 Game on March 5, 2023
- Where: José Zorrilla Stadium, Valladolid, Spain
- When: Sunday, March 05, 2023, 8:00 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Real Valladolid (+137) / Tie (+220) / Espanyol (+200)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Real Valladolid (AH -0.5, +130) / Espanyol (AH +0.5, -175)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+125) / Under (-155)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-110)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid returned to the First Division in May 2022. However, things have not turned out the way the fans would have liked. The Blue and White team have been lacking power, which has led them to get very few victories. After 23 games, they have scored seven wins, three draws and 13 defeats; in fact, they are considered the team with the second highest number of defeats.
At the moment, they are escaping from the danger zone, but they are only one point away and find themselves unable to score a victory. They have failed to win their last three matches, and come to the upcoming clash after losing the two most recent ones.
Their offensive has allowed them to score the fewest amount of goals so far, averaging 0.69 goals per game with only 16 goals scored. Apart from Valladolid’s negative outcomes, we can see some positivity playing at home, since they have not lost in their last two home games. In addition, their defense has allowed only nine of 33 total goals when playing in their home stadium.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sergio Asenjo; Luis Pérez, Jawad El Yamiq, Javi Sánchez, Lucas Olaza; Monchu, Martin Hongla; Gonzalo Plata, Óscar Plano, Iván Sánchez; Cyle Larin.
Betting on Espanyol
Espanyol have achieved mixed results, showing very little consistency, despite coming here after two consecutive wins against Elche and Mallorca. Their record of six wins, nine draws and eight losses only helps them reach the 12th position in the scoreboard. They are one win behind their rival, but they are still five positions up, with three more units.
They have lost three of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, despite the positive statistics, they are struggling to get unbeaten goalposts, with only two in that period. They managed to win their last match in enemy territory, but this is not a common performance for Espanyol, since they have only scored three wins in 11 matches in that condition.
Reviewing their away performances, Barcelona have not taken a partial lead at halftime in any of their games.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Fernando Pacheco; Óscar Gil, César Montes, Sergi Gómez, Brian Oliván; Sergi Darder, Vinícius Souza, Denis Suárez; Aleix Vidal, Martin Braithwaite, Javi Puado.
JefeBet Prediction
It may be a hard-fought match due to the pressure Real Valladolid are under at the moment. Although they are in a lower position in the table, Valladolid may take the win here, since not only have they win all of their last few home games, but they have not allowed goals either.
Prediction: Real Valladolid wins by 1-0
