Valladolid vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

Club owned by Ronaldo Nazario got off to a winning start in Copa del Rey, beating Barbadas (2:0) in the first round. After a long World Cup break the Violets crushed the fourth tier side, Arenas, by a 5:1 score. Pucela are enjoying a successful season after a return to the elite division. 

After 14 matches Pacheta's men have five victories and two draws, delivering 17 points and a 12th position in the standings. Team is not so strong on the offense, scoring only 13 goals so far. In three latest matches Valladolid suffered two defeats and earned a home victory over Elche (2:1). 

Anuar, Kenedy, Malsa and Perez will miss the upcoming game. 

In the last match before the World Cup Real suffered an unexpected defeat to crosstown rivals, Rayo Vallecano (2:3). Carlo Ancelotti said that his players were just tired. Team put up a strong performance in the Champions League, earning a top place in the group stage. Team advanced into the playoffs and will play against Liverpool in the round of 16. After 14 matches of La Liga Galacticos have 11 victories and two draws, delivering 35 points and a 2nd position in the standings. 

Team is only two points away from the leader, so visitors have a chance of rising to the 1st. Aside from a defeat to Rayo, team also dropped points in a game against Girona (1:1). On November 10, team secured a home victory over Cadiz (2:1). Team scored 33 goals in the current season, more than any other team in the league. 

Rudiger and Diaz will miss the upcoming game.