THERE is a huge clash at the foot of the La Liga table on Monday evening as Valencia host Las Palmas. Kicking off the round of action as the bottom two in the Spanish top flight, one of then can receive a huge boost of potential survival points with a win. Here we preview Valencia vs Las Palmas on Monday, October 21st.
How the bookies view it: Valencia expected to get the job done
For a team that has only won one fixture in the top flight this season, Valencia’s odds-on quote of 7/10 to win this match speaks volumes. Their one victory came on home turf, where they have lost only one of four played this term. Their opponents Las Palmas are finding life very tough in the top flight this season, highlighted by the fact the bottom-side are 4/1 outsiders against the team directly above them.
Recent head-to-head: Los Che seek fourth straight home win
Valencia have won their last three home fixtures against Las Palmas, and each of those came with a clean sheet. That’s an option to size up for Monday’s fixture, with a Valencia To Win To Nil pick at 6/4 with Betfred. Interestingly as well, the last four meetings have all been won by the home team on the day so there is a definite trend. There hasn’t been an away victory in any of the last seven clashes.
Players to watch:
Valencia, who have been struggling for goals, could have Hugo Druro back in the starting line-up after injury. He is their joint top-scorer this season, so he may be impactful for them as an extra pressure in a low-scoring scoring.
Midfielder Pepelu has good form with assists this season, especially at the Mestalla, where has produced at least one in all but two of his last six matches there, so is a good option to look at for a goal involvement.
Predicted Lineups
Valencia could be a little stronger with the potential return of Jose Gaya and Hugo Duro with Jesus Vazquez also available. Celta Vigo could be hampered by the loss of Sandro Ramirez, their joint top-scorer, through injury.
Valencia: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Vazquez; Guilllamon, Pepelu; Canos, Guerra, Rioja; Duro
Las Palmas: Horkas; Viti, Suarez, McKenna, A. Munoz; Essugo, J. Munoz; Januzaj, Silva, Moleiro; McBurnie
Anything else catches the eye?
Both teams have scored in just two of the last six meetings in all competitions, so it may be worth going against the expectation of both teams netting. Las Palmas have earned one point in their last six league matches and are yet to win this season. Despite that, they have actually outscored Valencia this season, nine to five, and have found the back of the net in five of their last six La Liga matches. Their problems have been in defence, with the third-worst record in the top flight.
Valencia on the other hand have produced a mixed bag of results. They seriously look as if they lack firepower, but their home record stands at W1 D2 L1 with the only loss at the Mestalla coming against Barcelona. They may just have the resilience to see this one out for a valuable three points, but it’s unlikely to be a free-scoring performance.
This La Liga match between Valencia and Las Palmas will be played on Oct 21, 2024 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best Valencia vs Las Palmas prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
