Football commentary on the match Valencia vs Real Madrid in the framework of Round 12 of the 2024/25 La Liga tournament taking place at 03:00 on January 4. Bongdaplus analyzes force information, expected lineup, bookmaker odds, and score prediction.
Analyzing the performance of Valencia vs Real Madrid
Valencia only had 2 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses after 17 matches this season, causing them to fall to 19th on the rankings with 12 points, equal to the bottom team Real Valladolid. However, Los Che is only 4 points behind Getafe in 17th place with 1 match in hand, so it’s not time to panic yet.
Ruben Baraja’s side have shared points with Espanyol and Alaves in their last two La Liga matches, with the most recent victory coming at home to Real Betis on November 23. Los Che have picked up just two points from five matches. closest in La Liga.
The thin basis for optimism for the home team is that they will welcome a Real Madrid team that has only won 4/9 away matches. Carlo Ancelotti’s team entered the winter break in Spain after a 4-2 victory over Sevilla, helping them get 40 points after 18 matches – enough to rank second in the rankings.
It’s fair to say Real have struggled to perform at their best in the first half of this season, but the fact they could move top of the table if they pick up points against Valencia is a worry for the club. competitor. Los Blancos have terrible squad depth and it would spell bad news for the rest if they suddenly start to find rhythm.
Latest Valencia vs Real Madrid force information
Valencia will be without the services of Jose Gaya, Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia due to injury, while Fran Perez left the possibility of participating. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili may also continue to be absent, thereby creating conditions for Stole Dimitrievski to start. Los Che will also be without Pepelu, as the midfielder is suspended.
For Real, Vinicius will return after being absent from the match against Sevilla due to suspension. The away team’s injury list only includes David Alaba, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Alaba has made great progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury but this match still comes too soon for the Austrian international.
Coach Ancelotti can make two changes to the squad that played against Sevilla, with Fran Garcia and Vinicius capable of replacing Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz.
Expected lineup Valencia vs Real Madrid
Valencia (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Mosquera, Gasiorowski, Rioja; Barrenechea, Guerra; D Gomez, Almeida, D Lopez; Duro
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Camavinga, Valverde; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
Betting odds between Valencia vs Real Madrid
Over goals in the entire match: 10/13 recent confrontations between the two teams at Valencia Stadium had at least 3 goals. Real Madrid’s last 11/13 matches also had the same scenario.
Odd total goals: 6/9 recent confrontations between the two teams at Valencia Stadium had an odd total goal. Real’s last 6/8 away matches also had the same situation.
Both teams scored: 15/20 recent confrontations between Valencia and Real saw both teams score. At Mestalla, this scenario was also repeated in the last 20/27 matches Real marched here. Real’s away scoring form is extremely terrible. In only 2 of the last 20 matches, they failed to score when away from home. In addition, from 2003 until now, Real has only failed to score 5 times when coming to Valencia’s field.
Football experts predict the match Valencia vs Real Madrid
According to former player Fernando Morientes, matches between the two teams at Mestalla are always filled with goals. This time was no exception and victory was difficult to escape Real’s hands.
Golden statistics match Valencia vs Real Madrid
9 – Valencia along with Valladolid are the worst home teams in La Liga this season with only 9 points from 8 matches. Los Che’s record includes 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.
Super computer predicts Valencia vs Real Madrid match
According to supercomputer Sports Mole, Valencia’s win rate is 25.75%. Real Madrid’s win rate is 48.28%. The tie rate is 25.96%.
BONGDAPLUS predicts the score Valencia vs Real Madrid
With the possibility of climbing to the top of the table if they win against Valencia, Real Madrid will put all their determination to leave the Mestalla triumphant.
Prediction: 1-4