La Liga | Gameweek 27

Mar 8, 2025 at 5.30pm UK

Estadio de Mestalla

Valencia vs Valladolid

Match preview

Valencia have won five, drawn nine and lost 12 of their 26 league games this term, picking up 24 points to sit 18th in the standings, level on points with Las Palmas in 17th.

Carlos Corberan's side won three of their four La Liga matches between 19 January and 9 February, but have taken just two points from their last three games, drawing with Villarreal and Osasuna before a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Atletico Madrid.

Valencia have taken 18 points from their 13 home league games this season and it is their form at the Mestalla that is likely to keep them up if they are to avoid relegation, as they have struggled on their travels, failing to win all season.

The six-time champions have not been relegated from the Spanish top flight since 1986, so it would be a huge shock if they were to drop out of La Liga this season, but they are certainly in the relegation mix at this stage.

Los Che did lose 1-0 to Real Valladolid in the reverse fixture earlier this season, but Valencia won 2-1 when the two sides met in the 2022-23 season.

Real Valladolid face an uphill struggle to avoid relegation from the Spanish top flight this term, having endured a very difficult campaign that has left them bottom of the standings with just 16 points from 26 games.

The White and Violets are eight points adrift of safety in 17th place with a record of four wins, four draws and 18 defeats from their 26 games, while they also have the worst attacking and defensive record.

In fact, Real Valladolid have only scored 17 times and conceded 60, so it is easy to see why this has been such a testing campaign for them.

However, Pucela did manage to end a six-match losing streak against Las Palmas last time out, sharing the points in a 1-1 draw, and that is a result that Alvaro Rubio's side can potentially build on.

However, the strugglers have not won since 11 January and have found it incredibly difficult on the road this season, taking just three points from 13 games and scoring just nine times.

Recent Performance

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Team News

Valencia will once more be without Thierry Correia for their match against the bottom - placed team in the division. He continues to be sidelined due to a long - term knee injury. However, apart from this, Los Che are in good condition for the encounter.

Hugo Duro is set to rejoin the squad after resolving a fitness issue. Nevertheless, the Spaniard might have to settle for a place on the bench, considering that Umar Sadiq scored two goals in the 3 - 3 draw against Osasuna in the last game.

Luis Rioja and Diego Lopez are expected to retain their wide positions for Los Che. Ivan Jaime should also have a place in the number 10 role, with Javi Guerra playing in a deeper midfield area.

Real Valladolid's Stanko Juric will return to the squad after serving a suspension. However, Andre Ferreira is still highly doubtful for the away team because of a muscular problem, and Joseph Aidoo is likely to miss out again.

There were numerous positive aspects to take from the team's 1 - 1 draw against Las Palmas in the last match. As a result, changes are likely to be few. Juric is expected to come back in central midfield.

Juanmi Latasa may have earned a starting spot in the XI after scoring as a substitute against Las Palmas. This means that Marcos Andre could be relegated to the bench this weekend.

Possible starting lineup

Valencia possible starting lineup:

Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Guerra, Barrenechea; Rioja, Jaime, D Lopez; Sadiq

Real Valladolid possible starting lineup:

Hein; Candela, Comert, J Sanchez, Aznou; Grillitsch, Juric; Tuhami, Amallah, Moro; Latasa