The Matchday 30 clash in La Liga between Real Madrid and Valencia will take place on April 5 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti's side comes into the upcoming match with a three-game winning streak in the league. During this stretch, the team defeated Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal with a score of 2-1, and in the last round, they narrowly overcame Leganes (3-2). The club remains second in the standings, trailing leaders Barcelona by three points. Additionally, the team significantly lags behind the Catalans in terms of goals scored in the league (20 fewer goals).
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Real Madrid's last 7 La Liga games.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of the last 9 matches involving Real Madrid in the league.
- The team has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Real Madrid (4-3-3)
Andriy Lunin – Raul Asensio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Lucas Vazquez – Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham – Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe.
Due to injuries, defenders Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal, as well as midfielder Dani Ceballos, are unavailable. Additionally, goalkeepers Andriy Lunin and Thibaut Courtois might miss the match due to muscle issues.
Valencia
Valencia has gained some momentum and is unbeaten in four consecutive league matches. During this run, the team drew with Osasuna (3-3) and Girona (1-1), and also defeated Valladolid (2-1) and Mallorca (1-0). Thanks to successful performances last month, the club has climbed to 15th place, distancing themselves from the relegation zone by 4 points.
- In their last eight La Liga games, Valencia has suffered only one defeat (4 wins and 3 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 8 league matches.
- In their last six away league games, Valencia has drawn five times.
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-3-3)
Giorgi Mamardashvili – Cesar Tárrega, Jose Luis Gaya, Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera – Javi Guerra, Enzo Barrenechea, Andre Almeida – Diego Lopez, Luis Rioja, Umar Sadiq.
Due to yellow card accumulation, defenders Jose Luis Gaya and Dimitri Foulquier, as well as forward Luis Rioja, are unavailable.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (Spain)
Matches – 15 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 69;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Real Madrid vs. Valencia
There are nine rounds left in the current league, and Real Madrid cannot afford to drop more points if they hope to win La Liga. However, they will also need Barcelona to slip up, as the Catalans currently lead Real by three points in the standings. Valencia this season is not a match for Carlo Ancelotti's squad. The team is fighting for survival in La Liga and has failed to win in 17 consecutive away league matches (8 draws and 9 losses).
It's also worth noting that Valencia struggles against top clubs: in the current La Liga season, the team was thrashed away by Atletico Madrid (0-3) and Barcelona (1-7). Additionally, the head-to-head statistics with Real Madrid clearly favor the hosts: in the last six encounters at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid has consistently won by at least two goals. Therefore, my prediction is Real Madrid with a handicap of (-1.5).
