There is good news for Los Che, despite their bad financial situation, they have managed to retain their key players. Defence-man Albiol (Real Madrid) was the only important player to leave. Valencia are in 3rd place in La Liga and have suffered only three defeats - against Getafe, Real Madrid and Sevilla last round. They definitely have the quality in attack, they are organised in the centre, with hard working full-backs. There is still a positive mood among Unai Emery’s squad. The hosts believe they will be successful in this match. Winning on Saturday will be vital.  Valladolid will be hoping to break out of their dangerous place close to the relegation zone. They will try to come out with more aggression but it will be a very hard task to take some points from Mestalla. In the previous round the visitors drew 1-1 with Almeria at home. Last year, they managed to secure survival in the very last round. I think Valladolid will have problems again this year and will be floating in the bottom part of the table.
 Home win. Valencia to keep a clean sheet.