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Valladolid – Real Madrid
While the Premier League already resumed play at Christmas, La Liga gets underway again next weekend. Champions Real Madrid are of course also active and want to regain the lead in the table from their arch-rivals Barcelona. To do so, they need a win in their away match at Real Valladolid, but the promoted team will not make it easy for the royals. The game kicks off on Friday at 21:30 at Nuevo José Zorrilla in Valladolid, you can find our prediction in the following Valladolid vs Real Madrid tip.
The hosts have played a decent first half of the season after their promotion and are currently in mid-table. 17 points from the first 14 games are enough for twelfth place, the gap to the relegation zone is six points. Real, on the other hand, were overtaken by FC Barcelona and had to relinquish the lead in the standings for the time being. The Galacticos have 35 points on their account and are thus two points away from the Catalans.
Valladolid – Real Madrid info:
– Date & Time: 30/12/2022, 21:30.
– Venue: Nuevo José Zorrilla (Valladolid)
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 15
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Valladolid form & balance check
For Real Valladolid, the return to the highest Spanish league is going quite satisfactorily so far. After relegation in 2021, the Pucelanos managed a direct return to second place in the second division, and now, of course, staying in the league is the big goal. Valladolid became a lift team after the turn of the millennium, after the club had previously played almost without exception in the first division. Since 2004, the northern Spaniards have gone through eight promotions and relegations.
Cup success after the break
After 14 games, however, Valladolid now have a respectable 17 points to their name, placing them in mid-table. The Blanquivioletas are collecting most of their points at home, but away from home they are still a little bit out of sorts. Before the World Cup break, the team was in good form and won three of its last five league games. However, the two most recent competitive matches before and after the break were in the cup. Valladolid beat Barbadas-Bentraces in November and followed that up with a 5-1 win at Arenas de Getxo in the second round on Wednesday.
Valladolid facts & analysis
– 12th place in La Liga, 17 points from 14 games.
– Most recent cup win 5-1 at Arenas de Getxo.
– 5 wins from last 7 competitive matches
Real Madrid form & balance check
The royals are playing a strong season again this year. In the league, Real are well in the tight duel for the title against FC Barcelona, while in the Champions League, Liverpool FC await in the round of 16. The capitals have lost only two of their 21 competitive games, always scoring at least one goal, and Madrid also started with 17 unbeaten games in a row. Real, then, are still in the strong form of pre-season, which saw the Galactics win the Champions League in addition to the commanding La Liga title.
Kroos in top form ahead of World Cup
Before the World Cup break, however, Real went through their weakest period of the season so far. Of the last three league games before the break, the royals won only one and also conceded their first defeat at Rayo Vallecano. At least the Madrilenians came straight back after that and went into the break with a final positive experience after the 2-1 win over Cadiz. Toni Kroos was the man of the day with an assist and a fantastic long-range goal.
Real Madrid facts & analysis
– 2nd place in La Liga, 35 points from 14 games.
– Last win with 2:1 against Cadiz
– Only 2 wins from last 5 competitive matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 December 2022
Valladolid coach Juan Jose Rojo Martin could give the successful eleven from last Wednesday’s emphatic cup win another chance on Friday. Kenedy and Anuar are still missing through injury, while Sergio Leon and Kike are first options off the bench after their wildcard goals.
On the other hand, Carlo Ancelotti probably only has to do without Mariano Diaz at the moment, otherwise all players are on board. Karim Benzema is also fit again, but it is still unclear whether the other World Cup finalists will be able to return to the starting eleven.
Valladolid – Real Madrid Direct comparison & Statistics
Valladolid and Real Madrid have already played 92 matches against each other. As expected, the overall balance is clearly in favour of the royals, who have 58 victories. Valladolid have won 14 games and 20 other duels have ended in draws. Moreover, the hosts’ last home win against Real was 14 years ago.
– The most common result between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid is 1-1 when Real Valladolid have home advantage. 5 games ended like this.
– Real Valladolid celebrated home victory against Real Madrid in 2008 .
– Real Madrid have conceded one goal in each of their last 6 matches, although they have also scored in each of their last 23 matches.
– The average number of goals scored in a Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid clash is 2.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid is 0.4.
