Castellon
- Castellon is the in-form side, unbeaten in 5 LaLiga 2 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws, including back-to-back 2-0 wins at home against Leganes and FC Andorra, respectively, and a 0-0 away draw at Real Zaragoza.
- Pablo Hernandez has certainly made his mark on Castellon since taking the helm in September 2025, instilling a high-octane, pressing game that has seen them on an incredible promotion surge.
- Their home defence has been watertight of late, keeping two consecutive clean sheets against Leganes and FC Andorra, and they have averaged 1.00 goals scored and 0.92 conceded per away game in LaLiga 2 this term.
Real Valladolid
- Real Valladolid has won just 1 of their last 5 LaLiga 2 matches, losing 3 times, including consecutive defeats at Cordoba (3-1) and at home to Albacete (0-1).
- Only a 3-0 win at AD Ceuta FC has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing recent spell.
- Luis Tevenet’s men, who have been playing a more disciplined and energetic brand of soccer since the former Cordoba boss took over in December 2025, line up in a flexible 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 in which the wing play is key.
- Valladolid have scored just 13 goals in 12 home games in LaLiga 2, so they don’t pose a huge threat to any opponent, let alone a side as structured as Castellon.
Head-to-Head
Valladolid’s recent 1-0 win away at Castellon in a similar fixture five months ago suggests they can get something from the game.
Betting Insights
- Castellon is the slight favorite at 2.5.
- Valladolid are priced at 2.78 and the draw at 3.25.
- The Under 2.5 goals market looks the better option in this fixture at 1.8.
- Castellon’s superior away form is W4, D4, L4 in 12 away games.
Prediction
- Castellon’s ability to play at pace, press and win the ball in the opposition half, combined with their superior away form (W4, D4, L4 in 12 away from home) and league position, makes them the right choice to take the win here at 2.5.
- Valladolid’s recent away win at Castellon suggests they can still nick a result, so a cautious play on Castellon with a low-scoring market (Under 2.5) is the preferred approach.
