La Liga: Valencia vs Real Madrid Live
Preview: Valencia vs Real Madrid
Valencia vs Real Madrid on Saturday at 8:00pm at Mestalla will give the league leaders the chance to secure back-to-back victories in the Spanish top division. The team is currently leading the table, with a six-point advantage over Girona in second place. Valencia, on the other hand, are in ninth place, trailing Real Betis by six points in the competition for European qualification spots.
Valencia have not played since their 0-0 draw with Sevilla on February 17, as their match against Granada was postponed due to a tragic fire in the city. The team will have had a two-week break before facing Real Madrid. Valencia has won 10, drawn six, and lost nine of their 25 league games this season, earning 36 points and currently sitting in ninth place, six points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.
Last season, they finished 16th, their worst position since being relegated in 1985-86, but they are on track for a better finish this season and could potentially make a late push for a European spot. Valencia has been strong at home, earning 24 points from 12 matches and securing seven wins.
Real Madrid will go into the upcoming match following a 1-0 win against Sevilla, with Luka Modric scoring the only goal in the 81st minute. Under Carlo Ancelotti’s management, Real Madrid has been the top team in La Liga this season, with an impressive record of 20 wins, five draws, and one loss in 26 matches, accumulating 65 points. They are currently six points ahead of Girona in second place and eight points clear of Barcelona in third. Despite missing key players like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba due to injuries, Real Madrid has the best defensive record in the league, conceding only 16 goals.
Head-to-head
Their most recent encounter took place in November of last year during the return match, where Real Madrid secured a convincing 5-1 victory. Real Madrid has maintained an undefeated record in four out of their last five meetings against Valencia at this location.
Prediction
Valencia is expected to have more energy compared to their opponent, and they have won seven out of 12 home league games this season, with only two losses. Real Madrid has performed well away from home in La Liga this season, and we predict that Ancelotti’s team will secure a crucial victory.
