LiontipsAthletic vs Valladolid. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga match
Command Analysis
One of three Spanish clubs that have never relegated from the top divison won the Spanish Super Cup this season, beating Barcelona in the final. Team also participated in two Copa del Rey finals this year, but failed to win in both of them.
In the first one Athletic narrowly lost to Real Sociedad (0:1) and then got Barca as their opponent again, but this time Catalonians didn't left any chance to Basques (0:4).
In La Liga Red-Whites are currently right in the middle of the table. After 32 rounds Lions have got 10 wins and 11 draws, which brings them to 10th spot with 41 points. Team is fifth in the league by the defensive record (least goals conceded).
After three consecutive draws against Real Sociedad (1:1), Alaves (0:0) and Betis (0:0), hosts secured a win over Atletico (1:0) on last Sunday.
Nolaskoain, Muniain, Capa, Zarraga, Berchiche and also Alvarez, who have a muscle injury, are all sidelined for an upcoming game.
Valladolid spent more than 40 seasons in La Liga, but their best result is 4th place, which were more than 60 years ago. Previous season was pretty solid for Castile and Leon team, but in the current one everything is not so great.
Pucela managed to advance through two rounds of the Copa del Rey, but then lost to Levante (2:4). Same thing is happening in La Liga standings. After 32 rounds White and Violets secured 5 wins and 14 draws. These results gave them 18th place, which is in relegation zone, with 29 points.
In last five games Sergio Gonzalez' team lost two times and got three draws - vs. Sevilla (1:1), Elche (1:1) and Cadiz (1:1).
Garcia and Sanchez, who have a groin injury, won't play in an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
In last four head-to-head games both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
In two out of last three H2H games this bet played
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was given
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In last four head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Guests will have a bigger motivation for this game - Pucela is in desperate need of points. Athletic should be in a good mood after a win over leader and that may be crucial for this game. In our opinion, Lions will win this game, because of home advantage and a better squad.
Our prediction is on Athletic to win.
Head-to-head games are usually high-scoring and fun to watch. We expect more of the same in an upcoming game.
Second bet is on total over 2,5 goals.
