Valladolid has been performing well in their recent home games, securing five wins out of their last seven LaLiga matches and suffering just one loss in their previous ten. In contrast, Espanyol has struggled on the road, losing four of their last six away matches in the top division.
Valladolid’s recent encounters have been low-scoring, with each of their last five games featuring two goals or fewer as they battle to avoid relegation. Although Espanyol is not in the same relegation fight, they have also been part of low-scoring matches, with seven of their last ten league games ending with under 2.5 goals.
Espanyol has only seen both teams score in a few of their last 15 LaLiga away matches. Considering Valladolid has kept a clean sheet in 13 of their last 20 home games, it wouldn’t be surprising if they manage to do so again in this match.
Prediction
In 14 of Valladolid’s last 19 home matches in LaLiga, there have been under 2.5 goals scored, including in each of their last four games. This trend is mirrored in 13 of Espanyol’s last 16 away matches in the league. Therefore, a low-scoring game is expected when these two teams meet.
Prediction: Valladolid 0 : 0 Espanyol
