Valladolid v Barcelona

Valladolid vs Barcelona Preview

Valladolid face a tough proposition in the shape of Barcelona on Tuesday night not only because of the calibre of the opposition but also because the hosts have lost their last five games on the trot overall in La Liga which has resulted in Valladolid slipping down into the relegation zone.

Recent defeats to Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Cadiz respectively have dumped Valladolid into the bottom three and amongst the candidates for relegation and having also conceded a total of 14 goals in the process and scoring just four in reply, the hosts look to have their work cut out here.

The bigger picture shows Valladolid have managed to capture just five wins from their last 22 matches overall in the Spanish top flight while on home soil, the hosts have lost three of their last five matches losing to Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, so despite holding home advantage, Valladolid look to be up against it here, especially as they have conceded in each of their last five games.

Barcelona were also handed a defeat last time out in the Spanish top flight when Xavi's side lost 2-1 at home to Real Sociedad in what was certainly a surprise result but nevertheless Barcelona still remain at the top of La Liga where they hold a commanding 13-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona have suffered just three defeats out of their last 32 league matches in the Spanish top flight which includes no fewer than 22 wins in the process, so the visitors will be eyeing off all three points and swift return to winning ways on Tuesday night.

In addition, goals could feature here as Valladolid really need a result of some sort on Tuesday night to help lift them out of the bottom three of the division while three of Barcelona's last four away games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals and this trend may well continue at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla.

Valladolid v Barcelona Verdict

Three of the previous five meetings between Valladolid and Barcelona have produced Over 2.5 goals and as Valladolid really need the points in this encounter, the goals market looks the safest option.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.57

Other side bets worth considering:

Barcelona win @ 1.95

Correct score: Barcelona 2-1 @ 8.50