Valladolid vs Huesca Prediction & Betting Tips (28 February)

Real Valladolid welcome SD Huesca to the Estadio José Zorrilla in a LaLiga2 clash that feels like a crossroads for both sides as February 2026 winds down. The hosts are still reeling from a rough winter run, while Huesca arrive with a mix of encouraging performances and frustrating slips that have kept them hovering around mid‑table. This fixture comes just days after both teams were tested by physically demanding league games, and the narrative is shaped by form as much as by ambition: Valladolid trying to steady the ship at home, Huesca looking to prove they can translate flashes of solidity into something more consistent on their travels.

For Valladolid, the last few weeks have been a rollercoaster of heavy defeats and the occasional reminder of their attacking potential. The 5-1 loss away to Granada on 14 February, detailed in the preview at 5-1, underlined defensive frailties that had already been hinted at earlier in the month. Before that, a bruising home setback against Castellon, covered in 0-4, left the crowd restless and the coaching staff under pressure to adjust. Yet the convincing 3-0 win away at Ceuta in January showed that, when they find rhythm between the lines, Valladolid still possess the quality to dominate games, especially if they can harness the energy of their home support.

Huesca’s recent path has been equally eventful, though with a slightly more balanced mix of results. A solid home victory over Ceuta, reflected in the match preview at 2-0, showcased their ability to control proceedings when they get their pressing and transitions right. However, that was followed by a narrow defeat away to Sporting Gijon, analysed in 2-1, and more recently a 1-2 home loss to Mirandés that exposed some late‑game concentration issues. Earlier in the year they also ground out a 1-1 draw at Andorra and edged Cádiz 1-0, suggesting that while Huesca may not always dazzle, they are rarely out of contests and can be stubborn opponents when organized.

Team news adds another layer to this encounter, with Huesca still managing without key figures such as Ndiaye, Bueno and Aznar, all sidelined by serious injuries, which limits their rotation options in defence and midfield. Valladolid, meanwhile, are under scrutiny after that sequence of heavy defeats, but their ability to create chances, especially through players like Peter González, means they should not be written off at home. Given Valladolid’s need to respond in front of their own fans and Huesca’s occasional struggles to turn control into clear chances on the road, this match has the feel of a tight, tactical battle. Balancing recent form, absences and home advantage, a narrow 1 : 0 win for Valladolid looks like a realistic correct score predict