Barcelona Valladolid

23/3- Barcelona have played good football throughout the season but the last few weeks have not gone as per their liking, in the last 5 matches they have played they have lost twice and won twice and drawn a single match which is something a top team like Barcelona would not appreciate. This week they get prepared to take on the 17^th placed Valladolid. While playing at home Barcelona have been very strong and in fact they have been the best team when it comes to home performances in La liga this season and they would like to win this convincingly and close down the gap on leaders Real Madrid. The last time both these sides played against each other, which was earlier this season when Barcelona had travelled to Valladolid, the match ended in a draw. However a look at the overall record between the two sides would clearly suggest that Barcelona would be the heavy favourites as they have won 15 times of the 23 matches played between the two sides in the past 15 years while Valladolid have only be able to manage 3 victories.

Looking at the current form as well Barcelona would be better as they have won 5 of their last 10 matches while they have lost only 2 and there have been three draws but Valladolid on the other hand have only 3 victories with 5 losses and a couple of draws. Playing at home in front of the home crowd would also be an added advantage for Barcelona and they would be hoping the most of it. Anything less than three points from this tie would be highly disappointing for the home team as they might not only fall back behind Real Madrid but their second spot might also come under serious threat.

Valladolid in all this would like to get a point and keep away from the relegation zone.

Prediction: 2-0, Barcelona win