Valladolid take on the visitors Valencia in the round 17 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Friday, November 11th at Estadio José Zorrilla (Valladolid).
Valladolid struggles to shake its status as a "yo-yo club" in Spanish football. The "Pucelanos" are undoubtedly too strong for the Segunda División, as evidenced by their dominant promotion campaign last season. However, this doesn’t translate into competitiveness in La Liga. The team has looked completely out of its depth, and fans were already calling for Ronaldo’s departure as the club’s owner after a crushing 0-5 defeat to Atlético Madrid in November. Winter arrived with Valladolid at the bottom of the table, with just two wins and nine points. Ronaldo has remained at the helm, but the club parted ways with manager Paulo Pezzolano. While the change resulted in an immediate win, it was only in the Copa del Rey against minnows Real Ávila, requiring extra time. In the league, Valladolid continues to struggle, suffering a 1-2 loss to potential relegation rival Las Palmas.
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Valencia entrusted Rubén Baraja, a former midfield legend, with the managerial role nearly two years ago. His appointment seemed as much about appeasing fans unhappy with owner Peter Lim as about improving results. Under Baraja, Valencia successfully avoided relegation and even climbed to a respectable 9th place last season. However, this season has been disastrous, marred by both poor form and external challenges. From the serious legal troubles involving key striker Rafa Mir to devastating floods that have shaken the Valencia region, the club has faced adversity on and off the pitch. Despite this, Valencia has shown resilience, picking up wins against Betis and in the Copa del Rey after the season resumed. But inconsistency remains a problem, highlighted by a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano in their most recent match after conceding an early goal.
Valencia has dominated this matchup recently, winning four of the last five encounters and losing only once during that span.
Valencia boasts greater experience and quality, which should give them the edge in this fixture. A bet on their win with a "draw no bet" option is recommended. Valencia's Recent Road Performance: While the "Los Che" have been inconsistent, their away performances have shown flashes of promise. A cautious bet on "Valencia to win or draw" could offer a safer alternative.
Prediction for the match: Valencia to win with 0.0 handicap.
