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Spain Segunda División

Valladolid

Castellón

Match Events

21'

O. Camara

24'

Barri

Chuky

33'

38'

Barri

52'

Alberto Jiménez

Víctor Meseguer

55'

70'

Beñat Gerenabarrena

81'

B. Cipenga

Preview

Valladolid vs Castellón: Segunda División Showdown with Contrasting Form

In a Segunda División fixture that pits inconsistent home form against a resurgent away side, Valladolid host Castellón. While Valladolid have struggled to convert chances at home recently, Castellón arrive with a strong defensive record on the road and an unbeaten streak in their last three overall.

This match sets up an interesting tactical battle. Valladolid typically aim to control possession, but their recent struggles suggest they might be forced into a more reactive approach, potentially looking to play on the counter. Castellón, with their strong recent defensive record, will likely aim to maintain a compact shape and exploit any spaces left by Valladolid's possession-based play, especially considering their own recent away draws. The hosts' recent issues with discipline and low shot conversion could invite pressure, while Castellón's ability to hold firm could frustrate Valladolid's attempts to build momentum.

Team statistics

Spain Segunda División

Valladolid

Castellón

Matches played

7 - 7 - 10

Results

12 - 6 - 6

29.2%

Win %

50%

Goals scored

1.6

1.1

Goals conceded

4.2

Shots on target

4.9

Shots off target

5.2

3.5

Blocked shots

4.5

51.2

Ball possession

54.8

76.3

Pass accuracy

16.5

Fouls

14.7

2.5

Goalkeeper saves

2.3

3.1

Yellow cards

2.9

0.2

Red cards

0.2

League averages

Key points

• Valladolid's home attack has dried up, scoring only 0.3 goals per game over their last three.
• Castellón have a strong defensive record away from home, conceding less than one goal per match on average.
• Recent form sees Castellón unbeaten in their last three, while Valladolid have lost two of their last three.

AI Prediction

Castellón's recent defensive solidity on the road, coupled with Valladolid's alarming drop in offensive effectiveness, suggests a tightly contested, low-scoring affair. The odds also point towards a relatively low-scoring game. While Castellón has been scoring freely at home, their away form has been more about control and defence, making a draw with few goals the most probable outcome.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

23%

O/U

43%

BTTS

40%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Segunda División

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/22/2025	Valladolid	W 1 - 0 L	Castellón AWAY	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Valladolid

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Cordoba	1 - 3	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Albacete	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	AD Ceuta FC	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Leganes	0 - 3	L	O	N	Y
HOME	Racing Santander	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Eibar	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
HOME	FC Andorra	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
AWAY	Huesca	4 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Malaga	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Real Sociedad II	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y

Valladolid present a curious case. Overall, they've been a middling side, scoring and conceding roughly the same number of goals per game. However, their home form is particularly concerning, with a high number of losses and a recent severe dip in offensive output, scoring just 0.3 goals in their last three at home. Despite decent possession figures, their recent shot volume and accuracy have dropped off a cliff, culminating in a blank scoreline in their last outing. Discipline also appears to be an issue, with a high number of yellow and red cards in recent matches.

Castellón

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	FC Andorra	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Zaragoza	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	Leganes	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Granada CF	0 - 0	D	U	N	Y
HOME	Huesca	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Cadiz	0 - 2	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Mirandes	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Deportivo La Coruna	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Las Palmas	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	FC Andorra	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Castellón, on the other hand, are showing positive signs, particularly in their recent form. They are unbeaten in their last three overall, and have managed to secure a couple of wins in that span, all while shutting out opponents in two of those games. Their away performances have been characterized by a solid defensive structure, conceding less than a goal per game on average. While their recent home form has been explosive, their away form in the last three has seen them draw twice and lose once, though they've managed to keep clean sheets in two of those games.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

3.25

DRAW

3.3

AWAY

2.2

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

UNDER

1.8

BTTS

YES

1.73

Lineups

Valladolid

(4-2-3-1)

Guilherme Fernandes

Hugo San Modesto

David Torres

Pablo Tomeo

Ramón Martínez

Víctor Meseguer

Mario Maroto

Stipe Biuk

Chuky

Peter González

Vegard Erlien

Israel Suero

Ousmane Camara

Brian Cipenga

Beñat Gerenabarrena

Diego Barri

Raúl Sánchez

Lucas Alcazar

Agustín Sienra

Alberto Jiménez

Ismael Fadel

Romain Matthys

Castellón

(4-4-2)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Valladolid

Name	Reason	Type	G/A

Castellón

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
Douglas Aurélio	Jumpers knee	Missing Fixture	1 / 0

League table

Spain Segunda División

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Racing Santander	19	11	4	4	42	27	15	37	DDWWW
2	Las Palmas	19	9	7	3	23	11	12	34	WDDLW
3	Deportivo La Coruna	19	9	5	5	32	21	11	32	LLLWW
4	Almeria	19	9	5	5	35	26	9	32	LLWDL
5	Castellón	19	9	5	5	30	22	8	32	WWWWW
6	Sporting Gijon	19	9	3	7	23	23	0	30	WWWDL
7	Burgos	19	8	5	6	24	18	6	29	DWLLL
8	AD Ceuta FC	19	8	5	6	22	23	-1	29	WDDWW
9	Cadiz	19	7	7	5	18	19	-1	28	WLWLL
10	Malaga	19	7	5	7	26	24	2	26	WWDDW
11	Cordoba	19	6	8	5	23	23	0	26	WDDLD
12	Valladolid	19	6	6	7	20	19	1	24	LLWDL
13	FC Andorra	19	6	6	7	21	26	-5	24	WWLDL
14	Albacete	19	6	5	8	25	31	-6	23	DLWLL
15	Huesca	19	6	5	8	18	24	-6	23	DWLDW
16	Cultural Leonesa	19	7	2	10	20	28	-8	23	LLWLW
17	Real Sociedad II	19	6	3	10	27	29	-2	21	LWLLW
18	Eibar	19	5	6	8	21	24	-3	21	WDLLL
19	Granada CF	19	4	9	6	21	24	-3	21	DLDWD
20	Leganes	19	4	8	7	17	20	-3	20	LDDLL
21	Zaragoza	19	4	5	10	16	30	-14	17	DLDWW
22	Mirandes	19	4	4	11	19	31	-12	16	LLDWL

Valladolid vs Castellón AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

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Valladolid vs Castellón: Segunda División Showdown with Contrasting Form

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Valladolid Team recent

Castellón Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Valladolid

Castellón

Injuries / suspensions

Valladolid Injuries / suspensions

Castellón Injuries / suspensions

League table