Real Valladolid vs Espanyol Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | LaLiga 2024-25

Both these teams are back in the LaLiga on the back of a brilliant campaign.

Real Valladolid are back in LaLiga after securing promotion from the Segunda division where they finished the season in second place. The team will be aiming to have a positive season this time around after being relegated in the 2022-23 campaign courtesy of an 18th-place finish. 

Paulo Pezzolano’s side enjoyed a good pre-season as they aim to kickstart their league season with a win here. They have made some wonderful signings with nine players added to the roster who will provide much-needed competition to the squad. 

Unlike their counterpart, Espanyol secured their spot in the LaLiga in a difficult way. They had to overcome Sporting Gijon in the semifinals of the playoffs. However, their real test came against Real Oviedo in the final. There they managed to register a 2-1 win to make their way in the top flight. 

Manola Gonzalez’s team has made some interesting signings this summer focusing more on the new talents. Espanyol will have to start winning these fixtures from the start only to avoid any fear of relegation by the end of the season again.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 19 August 2024 at 6:00 PM UK, 10:30 PM IST

Location: Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla

Form:

⁠Real Valladolid (in all competitions): L-D-W-L-W

Espanyol (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Mamadou Sylla (⁠Real Valladolid)

The Senegalese international was one of the top performers for Real Valladolid in the Segunda division where the team finished second to automatically qualify for LaLiga. Sylla had deputized in several positions during the season with his versatility proving to be an important asset to the team. He appeared 29 times for the club last season scoring eight goals and providing another two assists. 

Alejo Veliz (Espanyol)

Espanyol have done an excellent job of acquiring the services of Alejo Veliz on loan from Tottenham Hotspur with the forward fitting the right profile they were looking for in their new season. Veliz is an exciting young talent who is set to have a big future after showing flashes of brilliance in Tottenham and Sevilla colours. He is aiming to play an important role this season. His clinical finishing and athleticism can only benefit his new team going forward. 

Match Facts

• Real Valladolid have scored nine goals in their last five matches
• Espanyol have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches
• Real Valladolid and Espanyol are two of the promoted clubs to the league this season

⁠Real Valladolid vs Espanyol: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this match– 10/11 with Sky Bet
• Tip 2: The match to end in a draw– 21/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with total goals under 3.5

Injury & Team News

Real Valladolid have one injury concern in the squad. Goalkeeper Arnau Rafus is set to miss this match after suffering hernia. 

On the other hand, Espanyol will be without Edu Exposito. He is also dealing with an injury problem at the moment. Plenty of summer signings will be hoping to make their debut here. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 15

⁠Real Valladolid – 4

Espanyol – 6

Draw – 5

Predicted Lineup

⁠Real Valladolid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Hein (GK); Perez, Comert, Sanchez, Rosa; Meseguer, Juric; Biuk, Ndiaye, Moro; Sylla

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pacheco (GK); Tejero, Gomez, Cabrera, Romero; Kral, Aguado; Veliz, Milla, Puado; Cardona

Match Prediction for ⁠Real Valladolid vs Espanyol

Both these teams will be playing their first game in the LaLiga after securing promotion from the Segunda Division. We expect these two teams to play a tight match here. A draw will be a fair result for both of them to open the new season.

Prediction: ⁠Real Valladolid 1-1 Espanyol

Telecast for ⁠Real Valladolid vs Espanyol

India – FanCode, Sports 18, GXR World

UK – Viaplay, ITV, La Liga TV

US – fubo TV, ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Nigeria – SuperSports, CANAL+

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