Match Analysis: Real Valladolid vs Espanyol
Match Information
Date and time: 19 August 2024 at 17:00 UTC
Referee: Pablo Gonzalez
Stadium: Estadio Jose Zorrilla
Location: Valladolid, Spain
Predicted Lineups and Formations
Real Valladolid (4-3-3):
– Goalkeeper: André Ferreira (1)
– Defenders: Flavien Boyomo (6), Luis Perez (2), Eray Comert (15), Lucas Rosa (22)
– Midfielders: Victor Meseguer (4), Ivan Sanchez (10), Kike Pérez (14)
– Forwards: Amath Ndiaye (19), Mamadou Sylla (7), Raul Moro (11)
– Coach: Paulo Pezzolano
Espanyol (4-4-2):
– Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia Pons (1)
– Defenders: Omar El Hilali (23), Sergi Gomez (3), Leandro Cabrera (6), Alvaro Tejero (12)
– Midfielders: Alvaro Aguado (18), Jose Gragera (15), Carlos Romero (22), Jofre Carreras (17)
– Forwards: Javi Puado (7), Pere Milla (11)
– Coach: Manolo González
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Head-to-Head (H2H) Analysis
1. 11 May 2024: Real Valladolid 0 – 0 Espanyol
2. 05 Dec 2023: Espanyol 3 – 1 Real Valladolid
3. 14 Oct 2023: Espanyol 2 – 0 Real Valladolid
4. 05 Mar 2023: Real Valladolid 2 – 1 Espanyol
5. 16 Oct 2022: Espanyol 1 – 0 Real Valladolid
In their recent encounters, Espanyol has proven to be a challenging opponent for Real Valladolid. However, Valladolid managed to secure a victory in their most recent home match in March 2023.
Recent Performance and Form
Real Valladolid:
– 10 Aug 2024: Toulouse 0 – 2 Real Valladolid (Win, Friendly)
– 03 Aug 2024: Derby County 2 – 1 Real Valladolid (Loss, Friendly)
– 31 Jul 2024: Real Valladolid 4 – 1 Pau (Win, Friendly)
– 27 Jul 2024: Real Valladolid 1 – 1 Burgos CF (Draw, Friendly)
– 23 Jul 2024: Gimnastica Segoviana 2 – 5 Real Valladolid (Win, Friendly)
Espanyol:
– 10 Aug 2024: FC Heidenheim 2 – 1 Espanyol (Loss, Friendly)
– 04 Aug 2024: Espanyol 0 – 0 Toulouse (Draw, Friendly)
– 31 Jul 2024: Espanyol 1 – 0 SD Huesca (Win, Friendly)
– 27 Jul 2024: Espanyol 0 – 0 Girona (Draw, Friendly)
– 23 Jun 2024: Espanyol 2 – 0 Real Oviedo (Win, Spain)
Strengths and Weaknesses
Real Valladolid:
– Strengths: Strong attacking prowess as seen in the friendlies, with a good number of goals scored. Players like Amath Ndiaye and Mamadou Sylla are in good form.
– Weaknesses: Their defense can be vulnerable, conceding goals in various matches.
Espanyol:
– Strengths: Solid midfield control and defensive tactics. They have had several clean sheets in recent matches and can be difficult to break down.
– Weaknesses: Struggling to find the back of the net in some matches, evidenced by the goalless draws against Toulouse and Girona.
Predicted Outcome
Considering the recent forms of both teams, Valladolid’s aggressive attacking mentality might clash with Espanyol’s structured defense. However, Espanyol’s ability to secure draws and narrow wins might see them through to at least a point.
Predicted Result: Real Valladolid 1 – 1 Espanyol
Potential Goalscorers:
– Real Valladolid: Amath Ndiaye
– Espanyol: Javi Puado
Please note that these are predictions based on current data and trends and actual match outcomes may vary.
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