Valencia - Real Madrid: can Valencia end their poor run against Real?
As part of the 23rd round of Spain’s La Liga, we are set for a clash between Valencia and Real Madrid. The match will take place on Sunday, February 8, kicking off at 21:00 CET. I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
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Valencia - Real Madrid: match facts and head-to-head
- Valencia have lost their last two matches.
- In seven home matches, Valencia have lost only once.
- Valencia have scored at least one goal in 15 consecutive matches.
- Real Madrid have lost one of their last five matches and won four.
- Real Madrid are on a 13-match scoring streak.
- Away from home, Real Madrid have lost three of their last four matches.
- In 50% of their matches this season, Real Madrid have scored in both halves.
- This season, Real Madrid have won 34% of their matches with a clean sheet.
- Only 6% of Real Madrid’s matches this season have ended in a defeat without scoring.
- Real Madrid thrashed Valencia 4-0 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Valencia - Real Madrid: match preview
Valencia are once again fighting for survival in the La Liga table. The team sits 16th in the standings with 23 points after 22 rounds. Their cushion above the relegation zone is just one point, meaning nothing has been decided yet for Los Che and victories are essential if they want to remain in La Liga. However, they have lost their last two matches, which certainly does not help Valencia’s position in this battle.
Real Madrid are competing for the La Liga title, although they have already changed head coach during this campaign. Álvaro Arbeloa replaced Xabi Alonso. Under the new manager, they have played six matches, losing two and winning the rest. In the league, Real Madrid have collected 54 points from 22 matches and trail the leaders by just one point. In their most recent game, Los Blancos secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, meaning they remain firmly in the title race.
Probable line-ups
- Valencia: Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Gaya; Rioja, Urginic, Pepelu, Danjuma; Beltran, Duro
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Brahim
Prediction
The match at Valencia’s stadium will be a difficult one for Real Madrid, but I still believe they will be able to secure the win. I suggest a bet on a Real Madrid victory in this game.
