Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid prediction, odds, time: 2023 La Liga picks, bets for May 23 by soccer expert

Barcelona attempt to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time this season when they visit Real Valladolid in a La Liga contest on Tuesday. After clinching their 27th league title and 11th in 19 years with a 4-2 triumph over Espanyol on May 14, Barcelona (27-4-4) dropped a 2-1 decision to Real Sociedad for their first home loss of the campaign. The stakes are higher for Real Valladolid (10-5-20), who are 18th in the table thanks to five consecutive defeats and in danger of relegation. Barcelona extended their winning streak against Real Valladolid in league play to six games with a 4-0 victory in August.

Kickoff at Stadio Jose Zorrilla is set for 4 p.m. ET. Barcelona are the +105 favorites (risk $100 to win $105) in the latest Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Valladolid are +235 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +265 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Real Valladolid vs. Barcelona picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+5.13 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64).

Now, Green has broken down Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid:

• Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid money line: Barcelona +105, Real Valladolid +235, Draw +265
• Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid over/under: 2.5 goals
• Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid spread: Barcelona -0.5 (-105)
• BAR: Barca have conceded just 15 goals in league play this season
• RV: Real Valladolid have been held without a goal in 17 of their 35 La Liga contests
• Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Barcelona

Barcelona have posted 25 clean sheets this season and have a good chance to add to that total on Tuesday. Real Valladolid are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league with just 30 goals in 35 matches. Valladolid also have allowed the second-most goals (62) in La Liga, while Barcelona are second in scoring with 65 goals. Their top source for offense is Robert Lewandowski, who is first in the league with 22 goals.

The 34-year-old Polish striker has put his worst slump of the season behind him, converting in four of his last five matches after scoring in just one of his previous seven outings. Lewandowski has recorded six braces this campaign, including one in Barcelona's first meeting with Valladolid. Brazilian winger Raphinha is second on the team with seven goals and also has been a solid set-up man as he is tied for fifth in La Liga with seven assists. See which team to back here.

Why you should back Real Valladolid

Real Valladolid have much more at stake in this match than Barcelona, who are playing for nothing but pride. Pucela are level in points with Getafe for the final spot above the relegation line and both clubs have three games remaining, including a showdown in their season finale on June 4. Valladolid have scored more goals (30) than only two other teams and they've been blanked in their last two contests. However, Valladolid converted in each of their previous six - their longest streak of the campaign.

Canadian Cyle Larin leads Pucela with seven goals in only 16 matches. The 28-year-old forward is looking to end a three-game scoring drought after tallying in back-to-back contests against Valencia and Atletico Madrid in late April. Veteran forward Sergio Leon is right behind Larin with six goals after scoring Valladolid's lone goal versus Rayo Vallecano on May 4. See which team to pick here.

How to make Real Valladolid vs. Barcelona picks

Green has broken down the La Liga match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his La Liga picks and analysis at SportsLine.