Real Valladolid vs Real Zaragoza prediction: facts, lineups and H2H – May 9, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, Real Valladolid host Real Zaragoza in Matchday 39 of La Liga 2. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 CET, and here is my betting pick for this clash.
Real Valladolid vs Real Zaragoza: match facts and H2H
- Real Valladolid have won only one of their last five matches.
- Real Valladolid are unbeaten in their last three matches and have lost just one of their previous six home games.
- Real Zaragoza are winless in their last six matches: four defeats and two draws.
- Real Zaragoza have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive matches.
- Real Zaragoza have the worst attack in La Liga 2 with just 33 goals scored.
- Real Valladolid have lost 32% of their matches this season without scoring, while Real Zaragoza have done so in 29%.
- Real Valladolid have won 18% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Real Zaragoza have managed 13%.
- Real Valladolid have not conceded in three consecutive home matches.
- The last head-to-head meeting ended in a 1-1 draw between Valladolid and Zaragoza.
Real Valladolid vs Real Zaragoza: match preview
Real Valladolid are currently positioned in the lower half of the table and sit 15th in La Liga 2 with 43 points after 38 matches. They are seven points clear of the relegation zone in 19th place and are determined to secure their place in the division. With four matches remaining, the team will aim to keep collecting points to ensure survival. In their last five matches, they have recorded just one victory. However, their home form has been more stable, with three unbeaten matches and only one defeat in their last six home outings.
Real Zaragoza are also near the bottom of the table and currently sit 21st with 35 points after 38 rounds. They are four points behind 18th place with four matches left to play, meaning they must close the gap quickly if they want to stay up. Their form, however, is alarming: six matches without a win, including six consecutive defeats. As a result, Zaragoza urgently need to turn things around if they want any chance of survival in La Liga 2.
Probable lineups
- Real Valladolid: Álvaro Aceves, Clerc, Michelin, Jaouab, Pablo Tomeo, Lachuer, Víctor Meseguer, Ponceau, Chuki, Biuk, Sanseviero
- Real Zaragoza: Adrián Rodríguez, Pablo Insúa, Larios, El Yamiq, Martín, Serrano, Sebas, Saidu, Dani Gómez, Roberto González, Kodro
Prediction
Both teams still have strong motivation to collect points in their fight for survival in La Liga 2. I expect a tense but open match with goals on both sides. My pick for this game is over 2 goals.