Covadonga – Valladolid

Recent form · Written before the match

Covadonga won 2-1 against Siero on October 4, lost 4-2 at San Martín on October 11, won 4-0 against Mosconia on October 18, then won 2-0 at Gijón Industrial on October 25. Its last match therefore took place four days before this encounter, away from home.

No reliable indicator of chances, shots, or physical workload is available. Valladolid’s last five matches and their performance data are not sufficiently documented.

Valladolid’s level advantage is likely, but does not guarantee the result.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent Covadonga-Valladolid head-to-head has been established in the pages consulted. The absence of a documented matchup makes it impossible to assess a direct history; any older meetings should not be used as a prédictive signal, especially without certainty about the current squads and coaches.

Absences and returns

The individual reasons for Valladolid's announced absences have not been established: it is impossible to classify them as injuries, suspensions, or technical decisions. The absences and medical status of Covadonga's players are unknown.

Context & news

The match is a single-leg fixture in the first qualifying round of the Copa del Rey 2026/27, with direct qualification for the next round and no first-leg score to manage. Covadonga has home advantage at El Bayu, in Pola de Siero, rather than at its usual stadium.

Valladolid was already in Asturias before the postponement, trained at El Bayu on 28 October, and spent the night in Oviedo. Favorable scenario for Valladolid: a team close to its strongest XI imposes its territorial control and punishes turnovers.

Opposing scenario: a reshuffled visiting team manages transitions poorly or concedes set pieces, allowing Covadonga to capitalize on its recent momentum and home surroundings.

Lineups and squad

Valladolid announced a squad of 23 players on October 28, 2026. The announced absentees are Aceves, Ojeda, Garriel, Miguel Rubio, Dani Pérez, Luis Chacón, Ito, Guille Bueno and Latasa.

No starting XI, starting goalkeeper, or Covadonga lineup had been announced before the deadline. The official lineups were expected one hour before kickoff.