Open game expected at José Zorrilla: Real Valladolid vs SD Eibar preview

Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!

Real Valladolid form and stats

Real Valladolid have played three La Liga home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. The home fans are hungry for more even though Real Valladolid have been steadily collecting points here at José Zorrilla through three straight draws.

Real Valladolid drew their last game, 1-1 away at Athletic Club (placed 8th). Preceding that game was the home draw versus Atlético Madrid that ended 0-0.

Real Valladolid's goalie Jordi Masip played a big part in securing one point against Athletic Club with a stunning 6 saves.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Real Valladolid have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won 2 Drawn 3 Lost 2.

The manager Sergio will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Barcelona in only three days.

The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Real Valladolid here at José Zorrilla in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). Real Valladolid have only conceded 2 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

SD Eibar form and stats

0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of SD Eibar playing as the away team in the La Liga this season. Visiting SD Eibar has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.

The manager Mendilibar was unhappy after their last game, a La Liga match played at their home ground José Zorrilla. SD Eibar suffered a 0-3 loss to Barcelona (placed 1st). A 1-1 draw at Real Betis's stadium before that.

As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found four similar matches played by SD Eibar in our archives, and the results are: 0 wins for SD Eibar, 3 draws and 1 defeat.

Many goals are not expected from the visiting SD Eibar as they have only managed to score 4 times from 5 away games in the league. As opposed to that, SD Eibar have seen the ball go into their own net 6 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

Head-2-head stats last four meetings: 2 - 2 - 0 (Real Valladolid wins - draws - SD Eibar wins). As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 3 had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

Óscar Plano 3 goals / 1 assists

F. Orellana 3 goals / 2 assists

Sergi Guardiola 2 goals

Real Valladolid missing players

SD Eibar missing players