Valladolid v Getafe

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Just two points separate Sunday's hosts, Real Valladolid, and their visitors, Getafe, ahead of this crucial relegation battle at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla with both teams looking to claw their way out of trouble on this final day of the La Liga season.

Real Valladolid currently sit third from bottom in the Spanish top flight table and having recently suffered a five-match losing streak, the hosts appeared to be spiralling downwards through the trap-door to La Liga 2, following defeats to Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Sevilla and Cadiz respectively, but Valladolid have responded in dramatic fashion in a bid to escape the drop.

A comprehensive if somewhat unexpected 3-1 home win against the La Liga title winners, Barcelona, was followed by a useful point in a 0-0 draw away from home at Almeria, giving Real Valladolid what could prove to be a crucial lifeline ahead of the final day of the season this weekend.

However, just four wins from their last 11 home games suggest this upcoming clash with Getafe is no walk in the park for Valladolid.

Onto Getafe, and the visitors look more favourably placed for possible La Liga survival as they sit in 14th place in the domestic top flight standings where they hold a two-point cushion over the relegation zone, and with a 19-goal advantage in terms of goal difference, Getafe know that a draw here would be enough to confirm their survival.

Getafe have also won their last two games on the trot in La Liga as the visitors have recorded victories over Real Betis and Osasuna, while also losing just once in their last five matches overall which came in the form of a 1-0 loss away from home at second-placed Real Madrid.

An earlier 1-0 home win against Celta Vigo has contributed to keeping Getafe's heads above water but their major concern has been their poor form away from home all season and nerves are expected to play a part in this upcoming fixture at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla as Getafe have managed just one win from their last 12 outings on the road.

Getafe have also slipped to no fewer than eight defeats within this poor period of results on their travels and suggests that the straight win market may be a risky proposition here.

Real Valladolid v Getafe Verdict

Both Real Valladolid and Getafe have produced indifferent results of late in La Liga and although they recorded that impressive win against Barcelona, it remains to be seen whether Valladolid can repeat those heroics again this Sunday.

As for Getafe, the visitors know they just need to avoid defeat here in order to achieve safety so they are expected to take a cautious approach here which could lead to very few goals in this encounter.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Getafe win @ 3.40

Correct score: Getafe 1-0 @ 9.00