Granada vs. Valencia – Preview and Prediction 04/04/2024 – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers
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Midweek La Liga action continues this Thursday as Granada hosts Valencia at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes, and Sportsweez provides the latest data, analysis, and goal probability for this match.
Match Preview
Granada, who returned to La Liga this season, have struggled throughout the campaign and face the looming threat of relegation back to the Segunda Division.
Currently sitting in 19th place, Granada has only managed two wins and suffered 19 defeats, matching Almeria’s tally for the most losses in the league.
They trail the safety positions by 14 points, with Celta Vigo doubling their points tally. Additionally, they lag 11 points behind 18th-placed Cadiz, with only one point separating them from last-placed Almeria.
In their recent four-game losing streak, Granada suffered defeats against Villarreal, Mallorca, and Real Sociedad, with a draw against Barcelona in between where they initially took the lead before settling for a 3-3 draw.
One of Granada’s defeats this season came against Valencia, where they lost due to a penalty scored by Pepelu in extra time during the first half.
Valencia, who drew with Mallorca in their last match, also faced a defeat against Villarreal. However, they managed a 1-0 win over Getafe, with Hugo Duro scoring in the first half.
Gradually climbing up the league table, Valencia currently sits in eighth place, with a chance to secure a spot in Europe next season, trailing behind Real Sociedad in sixth by eight points.
They face competition from Osasuna, Villarreal, and Getafe, all closely trailing them in the standings.
Considering all factors, the prediction favors Valencia for the win, with expectations of over 1.5 goals scored in the game.
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