August 19, 2024, will see a match between Valladolid and Espanyol in the Spanish Primera’s first round. Both teams competed in the Segunda last season; this time, they aim to win at a new, or rather, elevated, level.
Valladolid vs Espanyol: key statistics and trends
- Valladolid has lost only twice in 16 previous matches.
- Espanyol has won only once in 5 previous games.
- The most common score between the clubs is a 1-1 draw (8 times).
- Valladolid has scored at least once in 7 previous confrontations.
- Valladolid wins the first half in 39% of matches, Espanyol – in 25% of meetings.
Our prediction for the match Valladolid vs Espanyol
“The Pucelanos” have recently become the so-called “football elevator”. This season will be the fifth, when the level changes. The team was relegated from La Liga from the 18th place a year ago, but it returned, becoming second in the Segunda in the spring. “The Parrots” (by the way, they also often change their “residence”) did not stay in the lower level. Still, it is reasonable to mention that they finished in 4th position, after which they won the play-offs.
Pezzolano continues to work in Valladolid. The club bought out the contracts of Jurić, Meseguer, Biuk and Ferreira, but lost Escudero. Several players left Catalonia, including Melamed, Keita Balde and Braithwaite. On the other hand, creative Tejero appeared in defence, Kral will cement the centre of the field, and Veliz will try to open up in attack.
“The Pucelanos” scored a lot, but what will happen with the updated attack? “The Catalans” are clearly showing a more pragmatic style.
Valladolid vs Espanyol: possible starting line-ups
Valladolid (possible line-up): Masip – Rofino, Torres, Sanchez, Perez – Lucas Oliveira, Monchu, Meseguer – Moro, Negredo, Sylla.
Espanyol (possible line-up): Garcia – Tejero, Cabrera, Calero, El-Hilali – Kral, Gragera, Bare, Carreras – Veliz, Puado.
Previous head-to-head matches: Valladolid vs Espanyol
“The Parrots” took 4 points in the head-to-head games against “the Pucelanos” in the 2023/2024 Segunda, and knocked them out in the cup, with a confident score of 3-1.
Free prediction for the match Valladolid vs Espanyol
The hosts are considered the favourite at the home arena. Still, this is the start of the season, and the match is unlikely to be spectacular. We bet on “total: under 2.5” (odd: 1.615).
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