Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid prediction, odds, time: 2023 La Liga picks, best bets for May 19 by soccer expert

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Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid prediction, odds, time: 2023 La Liga picks, best bets for May 19 by soccer expert

With the season winding down, Cadiz and Real Valladolid are feeling the heat as they meet Friday in a key Spanish La Liga matchup. The sides are on the fringe of relegation and would like to avoid falling below 17th on the table with just four matches remaining. Both clubs are one point clear of relegation, but a loss would be damaging. Cadiz (8-15-11), 16th in the table, have dropped two in a row and are 1-3-1 in their last five. Real Valladolid (10-19-5), 17th overall, have lost four consecutive matches.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla in Cadiz, Spain. Caesars Sportsbook lists Cadiz as the +115 favorites (risk $100 to win $115) in its latest Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid odds, with Real Valladolid the +235 underdogs. A draw is priced at +235 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Real Valladolid vs. Cadiz 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 (+3.36 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64).

Now, Green has broken down Real Valladolid vs. Cadiz 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 Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid: 

  • Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid spread: Cadiz -0.5 (+110)
  • Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid over/under: 2.5 goals
  • Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid money line: Cadiz +115, Draw +235, Real Valladolid +235
  • CAD: They have a goal differential of minus-24, third-worst in Spanish La Liga action
  • VAL: Valladolid have scored just 30 goals in league play in 2022-2023
  • Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid picks: See picks here

Why you should back Cadiz

Ruben Alcaraz is among the many options on offense for Los Piratas. In 28 appearances, including 20 starts, he has three goals on 29 shots, including six on target. Over the last five matches, he has seven shots. He last scored in a 2-0 win at Real Betis on April 9, finding the net after recording two shots, including one on target. 

Alex Fernandez has made 28 appearances for Cadiz, including 17 starts. He has three goals and one assist, tied with four other players for the club lead. He had two shots, including one on target, in a 1-0 loss to Osasuna on April 25. His last goal was in a 2-0 win over Mallorca on Jan. 28. The 30-year-old is in his sixth season with Cadiz, and has 32 goals in 203 league appearances. See who to back here.

Why you should back Real Valladolid

Canadian forward Cyle Larin, on loan from Club Brugge of the Belgian Pro League, has been a shot in the arm for Real Valladolid since joining the club in January. In 15 appearances, including 12 starts, Larin has seven goals and two assists. He scored goals in his first two matches with Real Valladolid, both resulting in 1-0 wins over Valencia and Real Sociedad. Despite the side's four-match losing streak, Larin has registered two goals on 14 shots, including five on target during that stretch.

Also helping boost the offense is forward Sergio Leon. The 34-year-old has six goals and an assist in 28 appearances, including 13 starts. He has recorded 25 shots, including 16 on target. He scored a goal on one shot on target in the May 4 loss at Rayo Vallecano. Since joining Real Valladolid in 2021, Leon has made 59 appearances and scored 13 goals. See who to back here.

How to make Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid picks

Green has broken down the Spanish La Liga match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, including one of them offering plus-money payouts, as well as his full breakdown of this Spanish La Liga matchup. You can only see his picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So who wins Cadiz vs. Real Valladolid on Friday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets from an expert who is profitable in multiple leagues, and find out.