The 2023-2024 edition of La Liga is back in action with a new set of matches this weekend as Valencia take on Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid side in a key clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Real Madrid vs Valencia preview
Valencia currently sit eighth in the La Liga standings and have been quite impressive so far this season. The away side defeated Granada to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will look to achieve a similar result in this match.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are currently second in the table and have taken a step further this season. Los Blancos were held to a disappointing 0-0 stalemate in their previous league match against Rayo Vallecano and will have to step up their game this weekend.
Real Madrid vs Valencia Head-to-Head and key figures
- Real Madrid have a good recent record against Valencia, having won 32 of the last 57 matches between the two teams, in contrast to Valencia’s 12 wins.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 15 games at home to Valencia in La Liga – their longest run against Los Che in the competition.
- Valencia won the previous match between the two teams in La Liga in May this year 1-0 and were able to record consecutive league victories against Real Madrid for the first time since 1988.
- After winning eight of their first nine games in La Liga this season, Real Madrid are winless in two of their last three games in the competition.
- Valencia are unbeaten in their last four matches in La Liga – their longest run in the competition since October 2022.
Real Madrid vs Valencia Prediction
Real Madrid have an impressive squad, but have flattered to deceive in La Liga over the past month. Jude Bellingham has been exceptional for Los Blancos this season and will look to add to his growing goal tally this weekend.
Valencia have grown in stature in recent weeks and are looking to secure a place in Europe this season. However, Real Madrid are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this match.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Valencia
Betting tips for Real Madrid vs Valencia
Tip 1: Result – Real Madrid wins
Tip 2: Game with more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Real Madrid scores first – Yes
Tip 4: Jude Bellingham scores – Yes
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