Oviedo – Valladolid

Match analysis

Oviedo host a struggling Valladolid in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table. Sitting seventh with eight points from five games – two wins, two draws and a single loss, and a modest +3 goal difference (four scored, one conceded) – the home side will be looking to extend their unbeaten run. Valladolid, languishing in 17th place, have managed just four points, also from five fixtures, after one win, one draw and three defeats, and they carry a heavy -5 goal deficit, having scored twice while conceding seven. The stark contrast in recent form and goal records suggests Oviedo will enter the match as clear favourites, while Valladolid will need to reverse a worrying trend if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone.