- Las Palmas have won 4 of their last 5 matches
- Real Valladolid have won only 4 of 18 away games in LaLiga 2, losing 9.
- Las Palmas have conceded just 12 goals in 19 home matches in LaLiga 2
Las Palmas have a point to prove on home ground
Las Palmas have won their last 2 games and sit fifth in the LaLiga 2 table with 63 points from 37 games. The Canary Islanders go into the last day of the season, and will want to secure a win to carry their momentum into the playoffs.
On Sunday, they host Real Valladolid, who are in 15th place with 43 points from 37 matches, and who have been in inconsistent form under manager Fran Escriba. Valladolid have lost 2 and won 2 of their last 5 LaLiga 2 games, with 1 draw in between.
This Las Palmas vs Real Valladolid preview recalls their last encounter, as Las Palmas have won 4 of their last 5, and last beat Valladolid 1-0 away from home five months ago in the second tier.
Contrasting styles and a canny Las Palmas
Luis García has installed a rigorous possession-based system in Las Palmas, who play a controlled, disciplined style when they have the ball, pressing high when they don’t and hitting through the middle when they can. However, our Las Palmas vs Real Valladolid prediction must account for Valladolid's higher pressing intensity, as they are more likely to attack with direct, vertical passes.
This contrast in styles should see the home side setting the pace and Valladolid looking to spoil their rhythm with intense pressing and high-energy play. Las Palmas have won 3 matches in a row at home, without losing or drawing, and should have enough belief to edge out Valladolid.
Low-scoring affair likely
Las Palmas are 1.9 favorites for the win, and that’s probably about right given their excellent home form and the strength of their position in the table with just one game remaining at Gran Canaria. The Las Palmas vs Real Valladolid prediction market also reflects that Valladolid are winless in 2 away games, having suffered consecutive defeats.
Backing Las Palmas to win and for both teams to score - No is a good play at 1.88, as both sides will surely keep things tight at the back. Additionally, this Las Palmas vs Real Valladolid betting tips section should note that under 2.5 goals is a favorite at 1.83, suggesting a close, defensive battle is more likely than a goalfest.
Garcia’s side will want to finish the season with a flourish, and will surely have enough to finish off a game they dominate and stay ahead. Las Palmas’ best forward Ale Garcia has 7 goals in 29 games in Spain’s second tier, and tends to arrive at the right place at the right time. Chuki, with 7 goals in 33, is Valladolid’s top scorer, and has scored 2 of their last 3 goals.
