On Sunday evening, Real Valladolid and Getafe go head-to-head at the Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla in what could be a massive game in the fight for La Liga survival.
Real Valladolid form guideThe home team heads into this gameweek 38 encounter in 18th place in the table, but they are just a point behind the two teams directly above them, Almeria and Celta Vigo.
Paulo Pezzalano’s team has won just one of their previous seven games in the Spanish top flight, a record that includes five defeats. A lack of goals has been one of Valladolid’s recent weaknesses, as they have failed to score in three of their last four games in La Liga.
A highly inconsistent recent home record in La Liga has hindered Real Valladolid’s survival chances, as they have won two, lost three and drawn one of their previous six games on home soil.
Getafe form guideThe visitors know that just a point in this encounter would be enough to ensure their safety as they head into this clash, two points clear of their hosts.
The team from the Spanish capital have been in decent form going into this clash, as they have won three of their previous five matches in La Liga while suffering just one defeat.
Getafe have been woeful on their travels this season. However, a 1-0 win at Real Betis in their last away game ended an 11-game winless away run in the Spanish top flight for the visitors. The game in Andalusia was another low-scoring clash for Getafe, as five of their last six away matches have now produced under 2.5 goals.
What am I backing?Neither has been in great form, and I don’t believe there will be much between them in this clash. Therefore, the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals scored.
