real valladolid vs barcelona predictions
Ferran Torres is filling in for the injured Robert Lewandowski up top for Barca - Photo by IMAGO.
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Draw/Barcelona

Barcelona have been drawing at the break and winning at full time in their last three matches in La Liga.

Barcelona travel to the Jose Zorrilla on Saturday. Our Real Valladolid vs Barcelona prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether the leaders can see off the division’s bottom club.

Real Valladolid vs Barcelona prediction: Fermin to impress and visitors to win it after the break

Key stats

  • Our Real Valladolid vs Barcelona betting tips take into account that the Catalans have only won one of their last nine competitive games by more than a single goal.
  • It’s seven straight defeats in La Liga for Real Valladolid.
  • Six of their last eight matches have seen both teams score.

Correct score prediction: Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona

A full-strength Barca would surely have blown this opposition away, but Hansi Flick could opt to rest virtually his whole team with this game falling just three days before the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Inter.

They also have another Clasico to worry about next weekend, so Flick may leave his stars out and only bring them on if he needs them. That will give a very poor Real Valladolid side a glimmer of hope in this match, but the visitors should still get the job done.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Barca the massive favourites

  • HOME: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
  • DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
  • AWAY: 1/8 (1.13) – 88.9%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The visitors are the favourites according to the Real Valladolid vs Barcelona odds, with an implied probability of 88.9% that they win this match.

They were involved in a Champions League classic in midweek, with Lamine Yamal outstanding in a 3-3 home draw against Inter.

As for Real Valladolid, they had their relegation confirmed by a 5-1 defeat away to Real Betis in their last game.

For more from the upcoming action in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.

Most recent H2Hs: Barca beaten on their last visit to the Jose Zorrilla

Our Real Valladolid vs Barcelona prediction suggests this will be a lot closer than the 7-0 winning margin that Flick’s side secured when the sides met earlier this term.

Barca have lost on two of their last five visits to Valladolid, including a 3-1 defeat on their most recent trip in 2023.

Spain La Liga 31/08/24

Barcelona

Barcelona

7
Valladolid

Valladolid

0

Spain La Liga 23/05/23

Valladolid

Valladolid

3
Barcelona

Barcelona

1

Spain La Liga 28/08/22

Barcelona

Barcelona

4
Valladolid

Valladolid

0

Spain La Liga 05/04/21

Barcelona

Barcelona

1
Valladolid

Valladolid

0

Spain La Liga 22/12/20

Valladolid

Valladolid

0
Barcelona

Barcelona

3

Real Valladolid preview: Hein set to miss out again

This game is likely to come too soon for the home team’s injured keeper Karl Hein. They are also missing Javi Sanchez to injury, while Henrique Silva is rated doubtful.

Predicted Lineup: Ferreira (GK), Aznou, Aidoo, Comert, Candela, Juric, M. Martin, Moro, Chuki, Anuar & Latasa

Spain La Liga 10/05/25

L

Mallorca

Mallorca

2

Valladolid

Valladolid

1

Spain La Liga 03/05/25

L

Barcelona

Barcelona

2

Valladolid

Valladolid

1

Spain La Liga 24/04/25

L

Real Betis

Real Betis

5

Valladolid

Valladolid

1

Spain La Liga 20/04/25

L

Osasuna

Osasuna

3

Valladolid

Valladolid

2

Spain La Liga 14/04/25

L

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid

4

Valladolid

Valladolid

2

Barcelona preview: Flick to ring the changes

The visitors are missing Robert Lewandowski, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Jules Kounde to injuries. Alejandro Balde is also a doubt, while a number of key players are set to be rested.

Predicted Lineup: Ter Stegen (GK), Martin, E. Garcia, Araujo, Fort, Gavi, De Jong, Fermin, Fati, Ferran & Victor

Spain La Liga 11/05/25

W

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

3

Barcelona

Barcelona

4

UEFA Champions League 06/05/25

L

Inter Milan

Inter Milan

4

Barcelona

Barcelona

3

Spain La Liga 03/05/25

W

Valladolid

Valladolid

1

Barcelona

Barcelona

2

UEFA Champions League 30/04/25

D

Inter Milan

Inter Milan

3

Barcelona

Barcelona

3

Spain Copa del Rey 26/04/25

W

Real Madrid

Real Madrid

2

Barcelona

Barcelona

3

Player to watch – Fermin Lopez

We should see Fermin Lopez rotate into the midfield for this game. He averages a goal contribution every 134 minutes in La Liga this season.

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Fermin in Champions League action in midweek – Photo by IMAGO.

Fermin posing a consistent threat

While still not a guaranteed starter in the face of stiff competition, the 21-year-old is showing real promise. He averages 1.3 shots and 0.8 key passes per game in La Liga 2024/25.

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Mark is a freelance football writer based in Madrid. He regularly attends and covers La Liga matches around Spain, whilst also following football across Europe.