Real Valladolid vs. Villarreal CF: Preview

Teams and Form

Real Valladolid will host Villarreal CF on Friday, June 24, 2023, at the Estadio José Zorrilla in a matchday 21 fixture of the 2022–23 LaLiga season. Valladolid is currently 16th in the league table with 21 points from 20 games, while Villarreal is seventh with 31 points from the same number of games.

Valladolid's recent form has been poor, with just one win in their last six matches. They lost their last match 3–0 to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. Villarreal, on the other hand, is in good form, having won three of their last four matches. They drew their last match 1–1 with FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

Team News

Valladolid will be without several key players for the match against Villarreal. Midfielders Gonzalo Plata and Kenedy are both suspended, while defender Javi Sánchez is injured. Villarreal will also be without some important players, including defender Juan Foyth and midfielder Francis Coquelin due to injuries.

What to Expect

The match between Valladolid and Villarreal is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Valladolid will be looking to improve their recent form and move further away from the relegation zone, while Villarreal will be looking to continue their good form and move closer to the top six.

Villarreal is the favorite to win the match, but Valladolid has a good record at home this season and will be hoping to cause an upset.

Prediction

Villarreal to win 2–1.