Match Preview: Valladolid vs Girona – La Liga Matchday 36
Valladolid are set to host Girona on Tuesday evening at the Nuevo José Zorrilla Stadium in a crucial Matchday 36 fixture in La Liga. With relegation fears growing by the week, this match could determine whether Valladolid keep their survival hopes alive or edge closer to the drop.
Currently anchored in 20th place with just 16 points, Valladolid come into this fixture on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat to Mallorca. Their recent form paints a grim picture: winless in 16 consecutive matches, including nine straight losses. While they have managed to score in each of their last five outings, defensive lapses remain a glaring issue; they’ve conceded in 16 straight games.
Girona, meanwhile, sits in 15th place with 38 points. Despite enjoying a more comfortable league position, their away form has been shaky at best. They’ve picked up just one win in their last 13 road games and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight away fixtures. However, they have shown attacking promise, scoring in each of their last four away matches.
Team Form and Tactical Edge
While both teams have endured turbulent campaigns, Girona arrive with a psychological edge, having comfortably beaten Valladolid 3-0 in their last encounter. Yet history favors Valladolid at home, Girona have never won at the Nuevo José Zorrilla in ten visits, with Valladolid claiming eight wins and two draws.
Recent Starting Lineups:
- Valladolid (vs Mallorca): André Ferreira, Luis Pérez, Cenk Ozkacar, Antonio Candela, Adam Aznou, Eray Cömert, Chuki, Tamás Nikitscher, Selim Amallah, Raúl Moro, Juanmi Latasa
- Girona (vs Villarreal): Paulo Gazzaniga, Arnau Martínez, David López, Daley Blind, Ladislav Krejci, Arthur Melo, Ivan Martín, Yangel Herrera, Viktor Tsygankov, Christian Stuani, Cristián Portu
Key Stats to Know
- Valladolid has just one win in their last 19 matches and only one draw in the last 24.
- The hosts have failed to win any of their last seven home matches and have conceded in all of them.
- Girona are winless in their last eight away matches but have managed to score in the last four.
- Head-to-head: Each team has eight wins in their 20 encounters, but Girona have never won away at Valladolid.
Final Thoughts
Both sides have much to play for, Valladolid are desperate for a revival, while Girona need to end their travel woes. This fixture promises tension, grit, and the potential for a season-defining result.
Prediction: Valladolid 1–2 Girona
