Real Madrid vs Valencia: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Madrid team put up a great performance in the Champions League this season, finishing the group stage at the top spot, with two victories over each Inter and Shakhtar. Moreover, Galacticos managed to beat the champion of Italy by five points. 

The Whites also started the performance at Copa del Rey this week, effortlessly beating Alcoyano (3:1). As for La Liga, first match of 2022 brought an unexpected defeat to Getafe - Spanish Chelsea recorded a narrow victory in Madrid derby (1:0).

In 20 rounds Carlo Ancelotti's men recorded 14 victories and four draws, which brought 46 points. They are five points ahead of their nearest competitor. Team has the best offensive record in the league, they scored 41 goals. Karim Benzema is the best scorer of the team, he scored 15 goals. 

Arribas, Diaz, Jovic, Carvajal and Bale won't feature in this match. 

Valencia is in the process of building the new stadium and the new team, The Bats surely want to get back to glory. Six-time champion of Spain didn't win a single title in 17 years, fans are expecting a success from the team. 

Oranges started this year pretty well, but they still lack consistency - team is too young and squad needs strengthening. Visitors have seven victories and seven draws, which brought 28 points and a 9th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking great, they scored 31 goals. 

After a string of three victories Valencians started the 2022 year with an unexpected defeat to Espanyol (1:2). 

Jose Bordalas' men got off to a great start in Copa del Rey, in the first round they beat Arenteiro (3:1 a.e.t.) and then narrowly beat Cartagena (2:1). 

Duro, Lato, Soler, Gabriel Paulista and Foulquier won't feature in this match.