Real Valladolid vs Barcelona Prediction: The teams are of completely different levels

The 36th round of the Spanish La Liga will conclude with a clash between Valladolid and Barcelona. The teams are of completely different levels, but the home side have a big advantage in terms of motivation. The Barças, on the other hand, have already won the league title and are simply playing out their season.

Valladolid has a five-match losing streak, with the hosts losing to Valencia, Atletico Madrid, Rayo, Sevilla, and Cadiz during this period. As a result of these results, Valladolid slipped into the relegation zone, sitting 18th in the league table, with the same number of points as Getafe, but behind their rival in second place. Valladolid's home record is 17th in the division, +7=3-7, 18:24 goal difference, and 24 points scored.

Barcelona surprised in the last round, losing for the first time as Spanish champions and on their own field. For sure, they are not very well motivated. However, this defeat is not good, especially since they are fighting for a place in the Champions League competitions, and it would be very unpleasant to play this game against Spanish Villarreal. Barcelona has an away game ahead but against an outsider with a five-match losing streak. Given the difference in class, even fewer people will understand the loss of points in the upcoming game than the failure against a motivated and good-shape team, so they need to beat the outsider. Barcelona has the best away statistics in the division, +13=1-3, 31:11 goal difference.

It should be an honor for Barcelona to bring home three points from Valladolid. From a tournament perspective, the upcoming game is a rehearsal for the Catalans. However, regarding Valladolid's rivals, it would be wrong for the Blues to lose - it would be inappropriate for the champion to become a points provider and thus interfere in the fight for survival. A defeat in Valladolid would look strange at the very least, especially in the eyes of the players and coaches of Getafe, Cadiz, and Espanyol. Despite their motivation, the higher level of the Catalans will prevail in the upcoming game.

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