Valladolid vs Espanyol Prediction: 19/8/2024

Valladolid have been strong in their recent home games, winning five of their last seven LaLiga matches and losing only once in their previous ten outings. Espanyol, on the other hand, have struggled on the road, losing four of their last six away games in the top flight.

Valladolid’s recent matches haven’t been particularly high-scoring affairs, with each of their last five games featuring two goals or fewer as they fight to avoid relegation. Espanyol, though not facing the same relegation concerns, have also been involved in low-scoring matches, with seven of their last ten league games ending with under 2.5 goals.

In their last 15 LaLiga away matches, Espanyol have only seen both teams score in a couple of instances. Given that Valladolid have managed to keep a clean sheet in 13 of their last 20 home games, it would not be surprising if they did so again in this encounter.

 

Prediction

In 14 of Valladolid’s last 19 home matches in LaLiga, under 2.5 goals have been scored, including each of the last four. This trend has also been seen in 13 of Espanyol’s last 16 away matches in the league. Therefore, when these two teams face off, a low-scoring game is expected.

Prediction: Valladolid 0 : 0 Espanyol