All eyes will be on the Mestalla when Valencia host Real Madrid in the 23rd round of La Liga on Sunday, 8 February 2026.
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Valencia vs Real Madrid predictions: High-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in seven of Real Madrid's last nine matches.
- Six of both teams’ last eight respective games produced goals at both ends.
- Valencia's last five encounters with Real Madrid went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 1-3 Real Madrid
While Valencia are coming off back-to-back defeats, Real Madrid have won six consecutive La Liga games.
Keeping in mind that Los Blancos won eight of the last 11 encounters between these sides, we are confident that the visitors will emerge victorious after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Madrid priced as favourites
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Valencia were eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Athletic Bilbao earlier this week. They have now lost back-to-back games after stringing together a three-match winning run.
Los Che will turn their attention to La Liga, where they are just above the relegation zone in 17th place.
On the other hand, Real Madrid are second in the Spanish top flight, just a point behind leaders Barcelona. Alvaro Arbeloa’s troops are coming off a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano and have won six consecutive La Liga games.
Ahead of this encounter, Real Madrid are the expected winners at 8/15 (1.53). Teams with these odds generally have a 65.2% probability of winning.
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Also, considering that six of Real Madrid's last seven matches produced at least 11 corners, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Real Madrid to complete the sweep?
Valencia suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the reverse fixture in November. They have had a poor track record against Real Madrid, winning only two of the last 11 clashes between these sides (D1, L8).
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Valencia preview: Hoping to avoid another defeat
Just as it has been in recent weeks, Julen Agirrezabala and Mouctar Diakhaby are both sidelined with hamstring injuries, making them unavailable for this clash, while Thierry Correia's participation this weekend is also in doubt, with the player battling fitness problems.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Gaya, Copete, Comert, Foulquier, Ugrinic, Pepelu, Danjuma, Beltran, Rioja & Duro.
Last five matches
- Real Betis 2-1 Valencia
- Valencia 3-2 Espanyol
- Getafe 0-1 Valencia
- Burgos 0-2 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Elche
Real Madrid preview: Bellingham sidelined
Real Madrid are expected to have Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy back for this game after these defenders recovered from injury, but Eder Militao (hamstring) and David Alaba (illness) remain unavailable.
Jude Bellingham suffered a fresh hamstring injury and will be out for a month. Also unavailable for this game is Vinicius Junior, who is suspended for accumulated yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Guler, Mastantuono, Rodrygo & Mbappe.
Last five matches
- Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
- Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid
- Villarreal 0-2 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco
- Real Madrid 2-0 Levante
Player to watch: Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe scored the winner in Real Madrid's encounter with Rayo Vallecano last weekend. The former Paris Saint-Germain forward has now scored in each of his last five appearances across all competitions. He will look to extend that streak on Sunday night.