Real Madrid vs. Valladolid betting tip and odds (2.4.2023)

Round 27 of the 2022-23 Spanish La Liga season goes on Sunday, April 2, so we bring you the best Real Madrid vs. Valladolid betting pick and odds along with the latest team stats and news.    

Real Madrid – Valladolid Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (2.4.2023)

After a tough 2-1 defeat against Barcelona in the previous round, Real Madrid are in dire straits and will almost certainly fail to defend the title. Los Blancos still want to make amends and give their fans something to cheer for, and the clash against Valladolid certainly looks like a nice opportunity for a bounce-back performance. 

Real Madrid vs. Valladolid: Initial Situation 

Real Madrid are second in La Liga with 56 points (W17, D5, L4) and a 51:21 goal difference. Los Blancos are 12 points behind Barcelona and five ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid. On the other side, Valladolid are 16th with 28 points (W8, D4, L14) and a 20:38 goal difference. They are only a couple of points above the relegation zone. 

Real Madrid Stats & Form

Los Blancos blew a lead at Camp Nou two weeks ago. Frankly, they were outplayed by Barcelona, and Los Blancos now can switch their focus to the UEFA Champions League where they meet Chelsea in the quarterfinal. In their previous six matches in all competitions, Los Blancos have recorded a couple of wins, draws, and losses along with a 6:5 goal difference. 

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior lead the way for Real Madrid in 2022-23, tallying 19 goals apiece. Vinicius Junior also has 11 assists on his account, while Federico Valverde has bagged 12 goals so far this season. Benzema has struggled with injuries lately and could miss the Valladolid game.  

 

Valladolid Stats & Form

The White and Violets are coming off a 3-1 home loss to Athletic Bilbao in Round 26. It was their third defeat in six league matches along with a 2-1 home victory over Espanyol and a couple of draws against Osasuna 0-0 at home and Elche 1-1 on the road. Since the World Cup break, Valladolid have recorded five losses, a couple of wins, and a draw in eight road contests in all competitions. 

The 34-year-old striker Sergio Leon leads the way for Valladolid with seven goals in 24 appearances in 2022-23. Gonzalo Plata is the team’s best assist-maker with four dishes in 24 apps, but the 22-year-old winger is doubtful to play against Real Madrid due to a muscle injury.  

  

Real Madrid – Valladolid: Head-to-Head

Valladolid are waiting for a victory over Los Blancos for more than 14 years. In their previous 14 encounters with Real Madrid, Valladolid have recorded 12 losses and a pair of draws. Back in December, Los Blancos beat Valladolid 2-0 on the road, and Karim Benzema scored a brace in the final ten minutes of the second half. 

Real Madrid – Valladolid Odds

The hosts are massive 1.20 favorites to grab three points, according to Unibet Sportsbook. The bookmakers are looking for a few goals in Valladolid’s net, and Over 2.5 Goals pays just 1.36 at bet365 Sportsbook.