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Real Valladolid vs Espanyol Predictions - One point apiece for newly promoted clubs

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 16 Aug 2024

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John Eastwood 16 Aug 2024

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Real Valladolid and Espanyol likely to end in a 1-1 draw.
Valladolid undefeated in their last 10 home matches.
Espanyol have seen under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 away matches.

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Two clubs promoted from the Segunda Division tipped to draw La Liga opener (Getty Images).

Real Valladolid vs Espanyol Predictions

These sides know each other well having faced off three times last term. The nearly-promoted duo may cancel each other out. I’m backing a 1-1 draw going by the stats.
Real Valladolid vs Espanyol Predictions
Head to Head
Real Valladolid Form & Team News
Real Valladolid Predicted Lineup
Espanyol Form & Team News
Espanyol Predicted Lineup

Real Valladolid have drawn 3 of their last 6 home matches vs Espanyol.
Real Valladolid are undefeated in their last 10 home matches.
Espanyol have drawn 5 of their last 7 away matches.
Espanyol have seen Under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 away matches.

Head to Head

Espanyol hold a 17-11 lead over Real Valladolid with 13 draws in 41 matches.

The sides last played out a draw when they faced off in May in the Segunda Division.

Real Valladolid Form & Team News

Valladolid earned promotion back to La Liga last season. They finished second in the Segunda Division despite losing 12 of their 42 matches.

After five successive wins, they drew 0-0 at home with Espanyol. A 1-1 draw at Alcorcon preceded a 3-2 win over Villarreal II.

They were beaten 2-1 at Tenerife on the final day. Their preseason has included a 2-1 loss to Derby County and a 2-0 victory over Toulouse.

Nine players have arrived this season including Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein on loan. Goalkeeper Andre Ferreira will miss this match due to suspension.

Juanmi Latasa has been purchased from Real Madrid. The striker cost Real Valladolid €2.50m.

Real Valladolid Predicted Lineup

Hein; Perez, Sanchez, Torres, Kenedy; Meseguer, Juric, Oliveira; Sylla, Latasa, Biuk.

Espanyol Form & Team News

Espanyol are back in the top flight after finishing fourth in the Segunda Division. They only lost once in their final 20 league matches but they drew 11 of those fixtures.

A 1-0 victory at Sporting Gijon in the playoffs was followed by a 0-0 draw in the second leg. A 1-0 loss at Real Oviedo in the playoff final first leg followed.

Espanyol sealed their return to La Liga by winning the second leg 2-0. Their preseason has been mixed and their final friendly ended in a 2-1 loss vs Heidenheim.

Tottenham striker Alejo Veliz has been signed on loan to lead the line. Veteran forward Martin Braithwaite has departed the club.

Central midfielder Keidi Bare has left the club.

Espanyol Predicted Lineup

Garcia; El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Milla; Carreras, Lozano, Gragera, Ribaudo; Puado, Veliz.

Verdict

Valladolid v Espanyol

I'm backing a draw from this match. My correct score tip is 1-1.

Draw

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