Valencia vs Real Madrid: Prediction and Betting Odds 5.10

Spain

Valencia

Spain

LaLiga

mestalja

3 January 12:00 UTC

Real Madrid

Spain

Valencia will play a home match of the 12th round of La Liga at the Mestalla stadium. Will the host team, known for its unforgivable play on the home field, be able to cope with the challenge presented by Real Madrid, which is in good shape? Our experts assessed the teams' chances and chose the most attractive bets for the upcoming match. Who will be stronger in this duel? The answers are in our forecast

Valencia vs Real Madrid Prediction and Betting Tips (03.01.2025)

Command Analysis

Valencia

Spain

Current form

Second-bottom Valencia twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Alaves in La Liga before the winter break, but the comeback was not enough for Ruben Baraja to keep his job, with Carlos Corberan duly replacing him as manager. Despite the result, the Bats are still four points from safety, with the threat of relegation to Spain second tier looming for the first time since the mid-1980s, with Corberan promising fans he is a "Valencianista who will work with great responsibility".

It could be a baptism of fire for him as https://www.valenciacf.com target=_blank rel=noopener>Valencia face Real Madrid, the team they have suffered the most defeats against in La Liga (93). The game at the Mestalla could be positive - the hosts have picked up points in eight of their last ten home games.

Disqualifications and injuries

Valencia will face personnel problems in the upcoming match: Mir (muscle injury), Mouctar Diakhaby (knee injury), Correia (injury) and Perez (hamstring injury).

Interesting trends for betting

In the last two head-to-head meetings between Valencia and Real Madrid, both teams scored
The hosts have picked up points in eight of their last ten home games.
Hugo Duro has scored two of Valencia last three goals in head-to-head encounters, including the opener in the 27th minute in the corresponding match last season

Probable line-up: Cristian Rivero - Thierry Correia, Gabriel Paulista, Mossa Diakhaby, Dimitri Foulquier - Yunus Musa, Hugo Guillamon, Andre Almeida - Samu Castillejo, Hugo Duro, Fran Perez.

Real Madrid

Spain

Current form

Real Madrid moved within a point of city rivals Atletico Madrid after a 4-2 win at Sevilla, giving them a fourth win in five games in all competitions before the winter break. As part of that run, Carlo Ancelotti led his side to FIFA Intercontinental Cup glory, meaning he became the most decorated coach in the club history with 15 trophies on his way to winning the Globe Soccer Award for Coach of the Year.

Los Blancos will now look to celebrate with a win today that would, at least temporarily, take them to the top of La Liga. However, the visitors still have to improve on the road as their results in their last three away league games have been unconvincing and five goals conceded in this run are a concern as Real aim for a rare clean sheet at the Mestalla, something they have not managed since January 2013.

Disqualifications and injuries

Will not be able to take part in the match: Carvajal (ankle injury) and Militao (cruciate ligaments).

Interesting trends for betting

Real Madrid have scored in their last four La Liga away games
Both teams have scored in 10 of the last 11 La Liga meetings between the teams at this stadium
Vinicius Junior, who saved Real with a brace in the corresponding game last year (2-2), has scored eight goals in his last six league meetings

Probable lineup: Courtois - Vazquez, Rudiger, Valverde, Fran Garcia - Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham - Rodrygo, Mbappe, Brahim Diaz

Trends

Bet Goals in both halves – yes

In the last three head-to-head matches, goals were scored in each half

1.76

Bet Exact score 1:1

Two of the last ten head-to-head matches ended with this score

12.55

Bet Corners: total over 9.5

This betting option has taken place in 2 of Alaves' last 4 matches

1.99

Penalty Bet - No

In four of the last six head-to-head matches, no penalties were awarded

1.25

Tip and bets

1.83both will score

In the upcoming match at Mestalla, we expect a productive game from both sides. Valencia traditionally acts aggressively on its home field and actively creates chances, but often makes mistakes in defense. Real Madrid, having a powerful attacking line, is able to exploit any weaknesses of the opponent, but on the road, the Madrid team often concede under pressure from the hosts. Historically, head-to-head meetings between these teams have been productive - in six of the last ten head-to-head matches, both teams scored. We are sure that in this game there will be an exchange of goals again.

Our prediction is both teams to score, odds 1.83

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5.1draw

Bet on the outcome

The match at Mestalla promises to be tense and tactically verified on both sides. Valencia will try to play as organized as possible, relying on the support of the home stands, in order to secure their position in the standings. Real Madrid, despite its status as the favorite, often faces difficulties in away matches against motivated opponents. In three of the last five head-to-head meetings at this stadium, the teams were unable to determine the winner, which we do not rule out today.

Our prediction is a draw. We bet on it with odds of 5.10

Betting on cards

A tough match is expected, with the battle for the centre of the pitch and a tight defence being key aspects of the game. Valencia play aggressively at home, while Real Madrid players are often booked for tactical fouls in away games. The referee, known for his strict approach, may show more than usual.

Forecast - total yellow cards over 5.5. This option can be found for 1.85

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