Real Madrid will have their sights locked on top spot in the La Liga standings when they return to action on Friday.
Los Blancos will be aware that a victory at the Mestalla would take them to the top of the league table, and put a five-point buffer between themselves and Barcelona.
It has been all change for Valencia during the winter break, with Carlos Corberan tasked with guiding the Spanish giants to safety after leaving his position with West Bromwich Albion.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Valencia | +745 |
| Draw | +409 |
| Real Madrid | -258 |
Los Blancos Dominate Head-to-Head Clashes
| Total | Valencia | Real Madrid | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 50 | 10 | 27 | 13 |
| La Liga Games | 42 | 9 | 22 | 11 |
| Goals | 164 | 62 | 102 |
Valencia will need to overcome a poor record against Real Madrid if they are to upset the odds this week.
The hosts have lost six of their last nine against Los Blancos, and they have failed to keep in a clean sheet in eight matches over that period. However, Real Madrid have won on just two of their last ten trips to the Mestalla.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ -113
Valencia vs. Real Madrid Key Stats
- Real Madrid haven’t won on their last four trips to the Valencia region in La Liga.
- Valencia have taken just 12 points from their opening 17 matches; their lowest tally at this stage of the season since 1957-58.
Valencia Team News
Pepelu is suspended for the home side this week. Meanwhile, Jose Gaya, Mouctar Diakhaby, and Thierry Correia are all sidelined due to their respective injuries.
Possible Lineup
Stole Dimitrievski (GK); Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera. Jesus Vazquez, Luis Rioja, Sergi Canos, Enzo Barrenechea, Hugo Guillamon, Andre Almeida, Diego Lopez, Rafa Mir
Real Madrid Team News
Vinicius Jr is suspended and will be unavailable for Real Madrid on Friday. Meanwhile, the defensive trio of David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal are injured.
Possible Lineup
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe
Valencia vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Corberan’s West Brom were a very difficult team to break down throughout his stay in the English second tier.
Therefore, we could see Valencia being well-organized under their new coach. However, Real Madrid boast superstar talent in the final third, meaning it remains hard to overlook the prospect of the away win.
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