Real Madrid Wants To Win Again Against Valencia

Real Madrid is playing Valencia this Sunday. Real Madrid has won many games and is at the top of the league. Valencia has not been doing as well. We have the latest team news and what might happen in the game.
By Newsroom | Football, Spain |

A significant clash in Spain's top football league sees Real Madrid aiming to extend their winning streak to seven games against Valencia at the Mestalla stadium. The encounter is underscored by Real Madrid's consistent performance this season, contrasting with Valencia's precarious position near the relegation zone. The match is scheduled for Sunday evening, with an 8 PM GMT kick-off.

League Standing and Recent Form

Real Madrid currently occupies the first position in La Liga, having accumulated 27 points. Their recent form across all competitions has been strong, marked by multiple victories. This includes a dominant 4-0 win over Valencia earlier in the season.

Conversely, Valencia sits in 16th place with 23 points, a narrow margin above the relegation spots. Their recent performance shows a mixed pattern, with some wins interspersed with defeats, including a 3-2 loss to Espanyol and a 1-2 defeat to Athletic Club.

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TeamLa Liga PositionPointsRecent Form (All Competitions)
Real Madrid1st27WLWWW
Valencia16th23LLWWW

Team News and Potential Lineups

Reports suggest Real Madrid may face absences due to injuries, notably the hamstring injury sustained by Jude Bellingham. Despite this, the team has shown resilience, with Xabi Alonso at the helm as manager.

Possible Real Madrid starting lineups presented by various sources include:

  • Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Brahim.

  • Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Brahim.

  • Thibaut Courtois; Alvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, Federico Valverde; Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Eduardo Camavinga; Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe.

  • Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham; Franco Mastantuono, Vinicius Junior.

For Valencia, a potential starting lineup is:

  • Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Gaya; Rioja, Urginic, Pepelu, Danjuma; Beltran, Duro.

  • Hugo Duro, a former Real Madrid striker, is expected to feature, having scored seven La Liga goals this season.

Head-to-Head History

In their last five encounters, Real Madrid has secured three wins, while Valencia has claimed one victory. The reverse fixture earlier this season saw Real Madrid emerge victorious with a 4-0 scoreline. Last season, Real Madrid won 2-1 at Mestalla. Over the past ten head-to-head games, Real Madrid holds a 6-2 advantage in wins.

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The past five head-to-head matches have consistently seen three or more goals scored.

Match Predictions and Insights

Several analyses anticipate a close contest, with a projected 1-2 victory for Real Madrid. Despite potential player absences for Real Madrid and Valencia's home advantage, Real Madrid's superior away record (24 points from 11 games) is noted as a significant factor. Valencia, on the other hand, has secured 17 points from 11 home league matches.

Real Madrid is highlighted as having the second-best away record in the division.

There is an expectation for a high-scoring game, with predictions leaning towards three or more goals based on the recent scoring trends of both teams in their respective matches and their head-to-head history.

Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the game?
The game is on Sunday evening.
Q: How are the teams doing?
Real Madrid is first in the league and winning a lot. Valencia is near the bottom and needs to win.
Q: Will Real Madrid win?
Many think Real Madrid will win, but it could be a close game.
Q: Who might play for Real Madrid?
Some players might be hurt, but many good players are expected to play.