After extending their lead on the La Liga table by 5 points, leaders Real Madrid will welcome 18th-place strugglers, Valencia, to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Los Blancos are in excellent spirit, after securing the first El Clasico victory of the season, while Valencia will come to this match without a single win in their last 5 La Liga matches.
In this Real Madrid vs Valencia preview, we will look at whether Valencia will be able to shock a determined Madrid side, who have all it takes to win the title this season.
Real Madrid vs Valencia preview
Jude Bellingham celebrating his goal with Real Madrid teammates || Image credit: Imago
Thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid were able to secure a 2-1 win over arch rivals, Barcelona, and sit comfortably at the summit of the La Liga table.
Xabi Alonso’s men have now taken their win tally to five games in a row in all competitions. Under their new manager, Los Blancos have played impressively and made their home stadium a fortress. Real Madrid have only lost a game so far in the season.
Valencia has been disappointing this season. The visitors have garnered only 9 points from their 10 opening league matches. Head coach Carlos Corberan will be under pressure traveling to the capital city.
However, the visitors will be motivated by their midweek 5-0 win over Maracena, a lower division team. This is the only win they have had this month.
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Real Madrid vs Valencia head-to-head
Real Madrid have won seven out of the last ten matches against Valencia (D1, L2). In fact, eleven out of their last fifteen matches have seen both teams score.
It’s important to note that Valencia is the last La Liga club to beat Los Blancos at the Bernabéu being the last time that two sides met.
Real Madrid vs Valencia team news
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Vinicius Jr was angry about his substitution in El Clasico || Image credit: Imago
Madrid has confirmed that captain Dani Carvajal has sustained a knee injury and could be out for about 3 months. David Alaba and Rudiger are also sidelined.
Mbappe and Vinicius will still lead the attack line, despite the latter’s outburst against Alonso for substituting him during the El Clasico. Although the Brazilian winger has tendered an apology note to the club.
Dimitri Foulquier and Mouctar Diakhaby are two important players Carlos Corberán will miss in this fixture. While these absentees will put a little pressure on the coach, he will rely on his attackers to cause harm to their host.
Real Madrid vs Valencia probable lineups
Real Madrid probable lineup: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe
Valencia probable lineup: Agirrezabala; Correia, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya; Rioja, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez; Duro, Danjuma
Real Madrid vs Valencia prediction and betting tips
Real Madrid are currently in red-hot form and are clear favourites to win this fixture. A win in this match is vital to put more pressure on second-placed Barcelona. Bettors on Livescorebet can also bet on Kylian Mbappe to score.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Valencia
