Valladolid vs. Sevilla – A Crucial La Liga Battle at the Bottom
Alright, let’s talk about a big La Liga clash coming up—Real Valladolid vs. Sevilla. This one’s got a lot riding on it, especially for Valladolid, who are fighting for their survival in Spain’s top flight.
Valladolid’s season has been nothing short of a nightmare. They’re sitting rock bottom in the league with just 15 points from 23 games. To put it bluntly, their defense has been leaky, conceding 48 goals—the worst record in the league. Their attack hasn’t been any better, with just 15 goals all season. That’s a team that’s struggling at both ends of the pitch. Diego Cocca has a massive task on his hands to try and pull off a miracle escape, but if they’re going to turn things around, it has to start here, at home, against Sevilla.
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Now, Sevilla aren’t exactly flying either. They’re in 13th place, coming off a heavy 4-1 loss to Barcelona. But before that, they were actually in decent form, going unbeaten in the league since late December. Their season has been frustrating—far from their usual European-spot-contending standards—but they’re still just three points off the top half of the table. A win here could give them a much-needed boost as they try to salvage something from this campaign.
Historically, Sevilla have dominated this fixture. Valladolid haven’t beaten them in La Liga since 2012. However, four of the last six meetings have ended in draws, including a 1-1 result the last time Sevilla visited Jose Zorrilla in 2021. Valladolid will be hoping they can at least take something from this match to keep their survival hopes alive.
Looking at team news, Valladolid will be missing Raul Moro due to injury and Marcos Andre due to suspension. That’s a big blow, especially considering how much they’ve struggled for goals. Juanmi Latasa is expected to step in, but he’s still looking for his first goal of the season. On the other side, Sevilla will be without Loic Bade due to suspension, and they have several injury doubts, including Tanguy Nianzou and Albert Sambi Lokonga. Despite their defensive issues, Sevilla still have enough attacking firepower with Dodi Lukebakio, who has nine goals this season, likely to be their main threat.
Prediction-wise, Valladolid will fight hard at home, but their lack of goals is a real concern. Sevilla aren’t great on the road, but they have just enough quality to edge this one. I’m going with a narrow 1-0 win for Sevilla.
This game is a must-watch, especially for Valladolid fans. It’s do or die for them, and if they don’t start picking up points soon, relegation will be inevitable. Let’s see if they can defy the odds or if Sevilla will add to their misery.
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