Real Valladolid vs Espanyol: Preview, Team News, and Predictions

Match Preview

Real Valladolid and Espanyol kick off their LaLiga campaigns against each other on Monday, August 19, at 10:00 PM ET.

The two teams finished in contrasting positions last season, with Valladolid narrowly avoiding relegation in 17th place, while Espanyol finished 14th.

Both teams will be looking to make a strong start to the new season and will be confident of getting a positive result in this match.

Team News

Real Valladolid has no major injury concerns ahead of the match, with new signing Ivan Fresneda likely to make his debut.

Espanyol is without injured duo Joselu and Adria Pedrosa, while new signing Martin Braithwaite is doubtful.

Possible Lineups

**Real Valladolid:** Masip; Fresneda, Javi Sanchez, Feddal, Escudero; Aguado, Mesa, Kike Perez; Plata, Weissman, Leon **Espanyol:** Pacheco; Gil, Cabrera, Gomez, Olivan; Darder, Souza, Exposito; Puado, Braithwaite, Melamed

Predictions

Real Valladolid will be slight favorites for the match, especially being at home. However, Espanyol has a good record against them, having won three of the last five meetings.

• Sportsmole: Valladolid 2-1 Espanyol
• WhoScored: Valladolid 1-0 Espanyol
• Betfair: Valladolid 1.95, Draw 3.40, Espanyol 3.80