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Real Valladolid host Lugo at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla in the Spanish Segunda Division on Saturday, with both sides having contrasting seasons so far.
Real Valladolid are currently 3rd in the league, four points off Eibar at the top of the table. Pacheta's side have faltered of late, losing two of their last five games. They will look to bounce back with a win against Lugo on Saturday.
Lugo have been woeful of late and are currently 14th in the table. Ruben Albes' side have only won one of their last eight games and will hope to turn things around with a win against Valladolid on Saturday.
This will be a huge opportunity for Valladolid to potentially climb to 2nd in the table with a win.
Real Valladolid vs Lugo Head-to-Head
It's hard to choose between the two sides based on their recent head-to-head record, with both sides having won one of their last five meetings against each other.
Valladolid came away as 2-0 winners in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Goals from Shon Weissman and Toni Villa were enough to secure the win on the night.
Real Valladolid Form Guide: W-L-L-W-W
Lugo Form Guide: L-D-D-W-D
Real Valladolid vs Lugo Team News
Real Valladolid
Javi Sanchez will miss the game due to suspension. Meanwhile, Hugo Vallejo is out for the season with a ligament injury.
Injured: Hugo Vallejo
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Javi Sanchez
Lugo
Orest Lebedenko will be suspended for the game. Meanwhile, Alex Perez and David Mayoral are both unavailable due to injury.
Injured: Alex Perez, David Mayoral
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Orest Lebedenko
Real Valladolid vs Lugo Predicted XI
Real Valladolid Predicted XI (4-4-2): Jordi Masip; Raul Carnero, Joaquin Fernandez, Javi Sanchez, Saidy Janko; Monchu, Alvaro Aguado, Roque Mesa, Oscar Plano; Sergio Leon, Shon Weissman
Lugo Predicted XI (4-1-2-1-2): Oscar Whalley; Roberto Canella, Diego Lopez, Alberto Rodriguez, Ricard Sanchez; Carlos Pita; Sebas, Juampe; Pablo Claveria; Jose Angel Carrillo, Iriome Gonzalez
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Real Valladolid vs Lugo Prediction
Real Valladolid should have no trouble getting past a poor Lugo side on Saturday, given the difference in form and quality between the two teams.
We predict Real Valladolid will win the game comfortably.
Prediction: Real Valladolid 2-0 Lugo
