Match Overview
In an exciting La Liga encounter, Las Palmas will face off against Valencia at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. The match is scheduled to take place on February 10, 2024, at 20:00 UTC. Both teams will be looking to secure three crucial points in this highly anticipated clash. The odds for this match are quite evenly balanced, with Las Palmas having a slight advantage as the home team with odds of 2.82, while Valencia follows closely behind with odds of 2.94. A draw is also a possibility with odds of 3.12.
Historical Face-Off
When it comes to previous encounters between these two teams, there have been some interesting battles on the pitch. Looking back at their last seven meetings in all competitions, we can see that both teams have managed to secure victories over each other. In their most recent clash in August 2023, Valencia emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win.
However, Las Palmas has had the upper hand historically against Valencia by winning four out of their last seven encounters and scoring an impressive total of ten goals in those matches. It’s worth noting that five out of those seven matches saw three or more goals being scored.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Las Palmas has shown mixed form recently in all competitions but has managed to secure two wins from their last six matches played across various tournaments. In La Liga specifically, they currently sit at ninth place in the standings with 32 points and a goal difference of +3 after playing 23 matches.
At home, Las Palmas has been relatively strong this season, winning five out of their eleven matches played and scoring a total of 14 goals while conceding nine goals.
In their most recent match against Granada CF away from home, Las Palmas fought hard and managed to secure a 1-1 draw. This result showcased their resilience and determination, which they will look to carry forward into the upcoming match against Valencia.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Valencia has been in decent form recently, especially in away matches. They have secured four wins out of their last six matches played away from home across all competitions. In La Liga, they currently sit at seventh place with 35 points and a goal difference of +2 after playing 23 matches.
In their most recent match against Almeria at home, Valencia came out on top with a narrow 2-1 victory. This win demonstrated their ability to grind out results and showed the fighting spirit within the team.
Key Players Spotlight
For Las Palmas, Munir El Haddadi has been an influential player upfront, scoring three goals so far this season. His presence in the attacking third provides a constant threat to opposing defenses. Another player to watch is Kirian Rodríguez Concepción, who has contributed five goals and one assist this season from midfield.
On the other hand, Valencia boasts Hugo Duro as one of their standout performers this season with ten goals to his name. His clinical finishing ability will be crucial for Valencia’s chances in this match. Additionally, José Luis Gayà has been impressive at left-back both defensively and offensively, providing two goals and two assists so far.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics for both teams, Las Palmas has scored an average of 1.17 goals per game while conceding an average of 0.87 goals per game across all competitions this season.
Valencia’s attacking prowess is evident as they have scored an average of 1.26 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game across all competitions this season.
Based on these statistics, it is clear that both teams have been solid defensively, but Valencia has a slight edge in terms of goal-scoring capabilities.
Match Prediction: Las Palmas 2-1 Valencia
Considering the current form and performances of both teams, as well as their historical face-offs, we predict that Las Palmas will come out on top in this match with a narrow 2-1 victory. The home advantage and their recent resilience showcased against Granada CF should give them the edge over Valencia. However, it is important to note that this prediction is based on analysis and there are always uncertainties in football matches.
