Real Valladolid - Las Palmas 28-02-2025

The Estadio José Zorrilla will host a crucial match for both teams in their battle to avoid relegation. Real Valladolid and Las Palmas have both had a difficult season with many late goals, poor performances and disappointing results. With only 13 rounds left in the 2024/25 La Liga season, every point counts.

Analysis of the teams

Real Valladolid are currently in last place in La Liga with only 15 points after 25 matches. The team has struggled immensely in both defense and attack and is in danger of being relegated to the Segunda División.

Las Palmas, on the other hand, are in 17th place with 23 points, just above the relegation zone. The difference between staying in La Liga or being relegated is huge, which makes this match particularly important.

Real Valladolid – Heading towards relegation?

Real Valladolid have had a terrible season so far, and their results have been disastrous. The team has lost eight of their last ten matches, including a humiliating 7-1 defeat to Athletic Bilbao. Although Athletic Bilbao is a top team, it was still a match in which Real Valladolid showed serious defensive shortcomings. In total, the team has conceded 59 goals this season, which gives them the worst defense in La Liga.

Offensively, the team has also had major challenges. With only 16 goals in 25 games, they are the team that has scored the fewest goals in the league. They have not been able to find a consistent goalscorer, and the midfield has had problems creating chances.

The team is further weakened for this match. Midfielder Stanko Juric is out after receiving a red card in the previous match against Bilbao, and Mario Martín will be suspended due to too many yellow cards. This means that Real Valladolid will be without two important midfielders, which could make them even more vulnerable. When the team already has major defensive challenges, this is bad news.

Las Palmas – Can they stay above the relegation zone?

Las Palmas have not had an impressive season either, but are at least just above the line. The team has won just one of their last ten games, and they are coming off a 0-2 home defeat to Barcelona. They have struggled to hold on at the back and have conceded 43 goals so far this season.

One of the team's biggest problems has been consistency. Although they have shown flashes of quality at times, they have not been able to maintain a consistent level. Offensively, they have been somewhat better than Real Valladolid, but they lack a real goalscorer who can decide even matches.

Captain Álex Suárez is suspended after accumulating too many yellow cards, meaning the team will have to make do without their most important defender. On the positive side, Scott McKenna returns after serving a game for yellow cards. However, the team is weakened at the back with several absences, and that could cost them dearly against a Valladolid team desperate for goals.

Conclusion – Will there be many goals?

Both teams are in desperate need of points, and that could lead to a more open game. Real Valladolid will need to capitalize on their home field advantage to get a much-needed result, while Las Palmas will be hoping to exploit their opponents' defensive weaknesses. Given both teams' defensive woes, it is likely that we will see more goals in this match.

Earlier this season, Las Palmas won 2-1 at home. This time the pressure is greater, especially for Real Valladolid, who are seven points behind the relegation zone and need to start winning games to have any hope of avoiding relegation.

Real Valladolid have scored in five of their last ten matches, while Las Palmas have scored in six of their last ten. This suggests that both teams have the opportunity to find the net in this match, and therefore we end up with the following bets;

Spain at 21:00: Real Valladolid - Las Palmas: Both teams to score (1.85)