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Unibet Predictions: Valladolid – Real Sociedad Predictions and Tips For Today

Valladolid - Real Sociedad PredictionsFree Daily Soccer Unibet Predictions for Today, September 21, 2024.
Kick-off: 13:00 (GMT+1)
SPAIN: LALIGA – ROUND 6
EVENT: Valladolid – Real Sociedad
TIPS: Over 1.5 Goals | Odds: 1.48@Unibet | Result: PENDING

Valladolid – Real Sociedad Predictions and Preview

  • Real Valladolid’s poor start to the new season continued last weekend, as they extended their winless streak to four matches with a 3-1 loss at Celta Vigo. Two weeks after apologising to the city of Valladolid for their embarrassing 7-0 defeat to Barcelona, head coach Paulo Pezzolano faced what he described as an “inexplicably” poor first half. The team conceded an 11th and 12th consecutive goal without replying, although Raúl Moro’s second-half strike against Celta did at least end that run.
  • Early signs suggest that Valladolid’s return to the top flight could unfold similarly to their 2023/24 Segunda División campaign in at least one aspect: they picked up nearly two-thirds of all league points at home on their way to promotion. Pezzolano has therefore asked for unequivocal support from the home faithful to help them build upon their unbeaten home record (W1, D1), which accounts for all four of their points this La Liga season.
  • They may be meeting Real Sociedad at the right time, as they played their round seven fixture early last time out to accommodate for their impending Europa League duties. Imanol Alguacil’s side squandered their 13 goal attempts in a 1-0 defeat at Mallorca, which came despite Alguacil being forced to sub on star winger Takefusa Kubo, who was thought to have been rested for this clash, in the second half.
  • The visitors lost both matches against Valladolid by a 1-0 scoreline during the 2022/23 campaign, so shouldn’t be underestimating their struggling hosts. They’ll hope they have what it takes to avoid a repeat on the road, where they have collected all four of their league points so far this term (W1, D1, L3). However, despite being predicted by markets at the start of the season to be another top-six challenger, Sociedad could potentially be occupying a relegation spot soon if things continue to go wrong.
  • Players to watch: Yet to open his account this season, Valladolid forward Juanmi Latasa could be inspired by memories of scoring late against Sociedad for Getafe last season. Sociedad could do with more from midfielder Martín Zubimendi, who netted after half-time in two of their four wins against newly promoted clubs last La Liga season.
  • Hot stat: Six of the last seven H2Hs produced under 2.5 total goals.