Overview
Real Valladolid are having a terrible La Liga campaign. After 16 rounds, coach Paulo Pezzolano's team has lost 11 matches and is currently at the bottom of the table with only 9 points.
The home team Jose Zorrilla has the worst attack and defense in La Liga this season. They have only scored 11 goals and conceded 34, an average of 2.12 goals per game.
Valladolid have played eight home games in La Liga this season, winning just one, drawing three and losing four. With a run of seven home games without a win since August, Valladolid will need to make changes to improve their form.
Similar to Valladolid, Valencia have also had many difficulties this season and are currently one of the candidates for relegation. Up to now, Los Ches have only 10 points after 14 matches (2 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses) and are ranked second to last. They have also lost in the last 2 rounds against Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano.
Therefore, this is an important match for both Valladolid and Valencia. The winner will accumulate valuable points in the fierce relegation battle, while pushing the opponent deeper into crisis.
In terms of head-to-head record, the Mestalla home team has an advantage over Valladolid as they have won 5 and drawn 1 in the last 7 matches. Most likely, Los Ches will win all 3 points in the upcoming match.
Human resources situation
Selim Amallah of the home team is absent due to a muscle injury. Meanwhile, Kenedy and Raul Moro are doubtful to play, while Eray Comert is suspended.
On the other side of the front line, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jose Gaya, Dimitri Foulquier, Maximiliano Caufriez, Ruben Iranzo, Thierry Correia and Mouctar Diakhaby will all be absent due to injury.
Expected lineup:
Real Valladolid: Hein, L. Perez, Bah, J. Sanchez, Rosa, I. Sanchez, Martin, Juric, K. Perez, Sylla, Andre.
Valencia: Dimitrievski, D. Lopez, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Vazquez, Rioja, Barrenechea, Pepelu, Guerra, Duro.
The match between Valladolid and Valencia takes place at 3:00 a.m. on December 14 (Vietnam time).
