MY ACCOUNT
– Real Valladolid have won their last four meetings with Getafe
– Getafe have lost four of their last five LaLiga away games
– Recommended bet: Real Valladolid to win
Real Valladolid know that a win over Getafe would secure LaLiga safety on the final day of the season, although a draw could be enough depending on results elsewhere.
However, Getafe will not be downing tools just yet with their own top-tier status still hanging in the balance.
The visitors, who are without top goalscorer Enes Unal, are 14th in the table and just two points above Real Valladolid, so they could still face the drop if other results go against them.
Team news
Real Valladolid centre back Martin Hongla and midfielder Monchu will miss the final game of the season after being booked against Almeria last time out, while Anuar Tuhami, Selim Amallah and Luis Perez remain sidelined.
Getafe will also be missing a couple of regulars after defender Djene Dakonam and versatile wide player Portu picked up suspensions last time out. Top scorer Enes Unal is still ruled out after picking up a knee injury against Real Betis in May, with midfielder Mauro Arambarri also a doubt.
The stats
Injured Getafe striker Enes Unal has scored 41% of their LaLiga goals this season.
Getafe have lost four of their last five LaLiga away games, while Real Valladolid have only lost three of their last nine at home.
Real Valladolid have won their last four meetings with Getafe, last losing to them in 2019, while Sunday’s visitors have never won away at the Zorrilla.
Prediction
Real Valladolid know that only a win would guarantee their LaLiga survival and they should be able to get the job done against a Getafe side missing their star striker through injury.
Enes Unal, scorer of 41% of his team’s goals this season, picked up an injury against Real Betis in their last away game and his absence could be key as the Azulones visit a desperate Valladolid outfit.
The hosts picked up a crucial point at Almeria last time out and gave their survival hopes a huge boost in their last home game as they beat LaLiga champions Barcelona 3-1.
They have lost just three of their last nine home league games, beating Girona, Valencia and Espanyol prior to their shock win over Barcelona.
As well as having desperation on their side, Valladolid can also look back on a fantastic record against Getafe. They have won their last four meetings with their opponents and have never lost a competitive home match against them. Back them to avoid the drop on Sunday against a visiting side that have lost four of their last five away games.
