Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the La Liga match.
Las Palmas are in a relegation battle, currently placed 18th in the standings and two points adrift of safety. Valencia are not entirely out of danger either, but their seven-point cushion above the relegation zone gives them some breathing room. With a favourable run-in, the squad could even push for a European place, as they sit just five points behind eighth.
Las Palmas
Las Palmas are enduring a difficult spell, with only two wins in their last 15 league outings and nine defeats over that stretch. Their performances at Estadio Gran Canaria offer little cause for optimism: just one win in their last seven home matches, during which they've conceded 12 goals. Defensive issues have plagued the team all season, with 56 goals conceded — only Real Valladolid have allowed more. That said, there are signs of life in attack, as the squad have found the net in five of their last six games.
Valencia
Valencia, by contrast, are in solid form, unbeaten in their last eight matches and having picked up 16 points in that span. They’ve scored in every one of those fixtures and have lost just once in their last eight away games — a heavy 7:1 loss to FC Barcelona. In those away fixtures, both teams have scored on a regular basis. Going forward, Hugo Duro, Diego López, and Umar Sadiq have been key contributors, accounting for 20 of the team’s 37 goals.
Las Palmas vs Valencia Prediction
Both sides often feature in matches where both teams score, and this has also been the trend in their recent encounters — the "Both Teams to Score – Yes" market has landed in six of their last nine head-to-head clashes. However, Valencia are clearly the more stable outfit at the moment, having recently secured a notable 2:1 away win over Real Madrid. Goals are expected from both sides, but Valencia are unlikely to come away empty-handed.
