Real Valladolid - Real Madrid prediction in La Liga

Overview

After 20 rounds of La Liga, Real Valladolid has only accumulated 15 points and is at the bottom of the rankings. Coach Paulo Pezzolano's team also has the worst offense and defense in the league. They have only scored 14 goals while conceding 39.

Valladolid were just eliminated from the Spanish King's Cup by Ourense - a team playing in the Spanish Third Division. Obviously, Valladolid is rated lower in every aspect than Real Madrid at the moment.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid just had a 4-1 victory over Las Palmas thanks to the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe. The Bernabeu team currently has 3 consecutive wins in La Liga and leads the rankings.

Carlo Ancelotti's away form has also been impressive, with five games unbeaten in all competitions. They have won four of those games, scoring 16 goals.

Entering the match against Valladolid, Real Madrid still cannot have the service of Vinicius Junior after being suspended in the match against Valencia. However, other stars such as Mbappe, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde are all playing impressively. They are completely capable of filling the void left by the Brazilian striker.

Valladolid has always been considered Real Madrid's favorite opponent. In the last 18 matches between the two teams, Los Blancos have won 16 and drawn 2. An easy victory is within reach for the capital Madrid team.

Human resources situation

Real Valladolid are without injured trio Eray Comert, Ivan Sanchez and Raul Moro. Amallah is likely to start, while Juma Bah is doubtful.

Vinicius remains suspended, while Eduardo Camavinga, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are all sidelined through injury. Rodrygo will join Mbappe in attack, while Antonio Rudiger is expected to feature in defence.

Expected lineup:

Real Valladolid: Hein, Perez, Torres, Sanchez, Rosa, Martin, Juric, Perez, Tuhami, Marcos Andre, Amallah.

Real Madrid: Courtois, Garcia, Alaba, Rudiger, Vazquez, Valverde, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Diaz, Mbappe.