Albacete had high xG and plenty of shots in their recent games so I like their chances of scoring here, but only as a consolation. Real Valladolid are tipped to win with BTTS.
Key Stats
- Real Valladolid have won 4 of their last 6 home matches.
- Real Valladolid have seen BTTS in their last 3 matches.
- Albacete have lost 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Albacete have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 4 matches.
Valladolid Edge H2H
Real Valladolid have a 13-11 advantage against Albacete in their previous head to head, six clashes ending without a winner.
Hosts Improved in the Last Couple of Weeks
Inefficiency has been a big problem for Real Valladolid this season, scoring just eight goals in eight games and currently sit in 14th place with nine points total.
Their results in the second part of September were solid, registering a 1-1 draw against Ceuta on the road, then defeating Cordoba 3-1 in front of the home crowd, registering high xG on both occasions.
Fran Escriba's side also looked inspired in last weekend's trip to Las Palmas, taking a well-deserved point in a 2-2 draw.
Terrible Start for Albacete
Albacete are one of the prime candidates to suffer relegation in the Segunda Division this season, currently sitting bottom of the table with seven defeats and one draw.
That sole point was claimed in mid-September, holding Granada to a 1-1 stalemate, but then registered back to back defeats against Cordoba 2-1 and Girona 2-0, scoring just once in these losses despite having 33 shots.
Last weekend, Albacete hosted Eibar, gained an early lead through Roberto Gonzalez but suffered another defeat 3-1, ending this clash with 1.55-1.71 xG and 22-8 shots.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Real Valladolid (4-1-3-2) Alvaro Aceves; Ivan Alejo, Pablo Tomeo, David Torres, Ivan Garriel; Stanko Juric; Mathis Lachuer, Victor Fernandez, Julien Ponceau; Juanmi Latasa, Adrian Arnu
Real Valladolid have to cope without injured duo Guille Bueno and Dani Perez, both out due to muscle problems.
Real Valladolid have to cope without injured duo Guille Bueno and Dani Perez, both out due to muscle problems.
Albacete (4-4-2) Carlos Marin; Fran Gamez, Jesus Vallejo, Lluis Lopez, Carlos Neva; Jose Corpas, Agus Medina, Antonio Pacheco, Victor Valverde; Rober Gonzalez, Mario Soberon
The visitors are missing Samuel Obeng, Antonio Puertas, Capi, Javi Moreno, Lorenzo Aguado, and Pepe Sanchez due to injuries.
The visitors are missing Samuel Obeng, Antonio Puertas, Capi, Javi Moreno, Lorenzo Aguado, and Pepe Sanchez due to injuries.