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Real Madrid vs. Valencia CF
After the Copa del Rey continued in Spain during the week, the 20th matchday in La Liga is now upon us. The record champions Real Madrid welcome Valencia FC next Saturday, 08.01.. The Madrilenians already have a four-point lead over second-placed Sevilla FC and can rightly hope for the championship title.
In contrast, Valencia FC will do everything in their power to play internationally again next year. The team from the coastal city is only ninth in the table. However, coach Jose Bordalas’ men can move up to fifth place in the table with a win. We are curious to see if Real Madrid can make up for the 1-0 defeat in their last match against Getafe. Find out more about this top match in our Real Madrid vs Valencia tip
Real Madrid – Valencia Info
– Date & Time: 08.01.2022, at 21:00.
– Venue: Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (81.044 spectators)
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 20
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Madrid Form & Balance Check
Real Madrid are in solid form. They were able to make up for the damper in their last league game against Getafe (1-0 loss to Getafe) by winning 3-1 away at CD Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. Nevertheless, we are curious to see how they will perform against the high-quality team from Valencia. Recently, the Madrilenians have shown what they are made of, with the Spanish capitals winning an immensely difficult away game at Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in their penultimate league match.
By far the best offence in the league
The Spanish capitals have scored an incredible 41 goals in their first 20 league games. So they are scoring on average more than two goals per game. Karim Benzema has been particularly outstanding again this season, scoring 15 goals and contributing a further seven assists to the team’s success. Even at the age of 34, he is still one of the best nine-man players in the world. We believe he will be the difference in the upcoming game against Valencia as well.
Madrid facts & analysis
– They are currently in first place in the table.
– Real Madrid lost their last league match 1-0 against Getafe
– The Madrilenians possess by far the best offense in the league
Valencia form & balance check
Valencia FC are currently in moderate form. Similar to Real Madrid, the men from the coast lost their last league match. The bats were defeated by Espanyol Barcelona. In the cup, however, the team of coach Jose Bordalas celebrated a 2-1 away win at FC Cartagena. We are curious to see whether they can take something countable with them from the Spanish capital. Recently, the bats had been particularly strong offensively.
The key player Soler
Carlos Soler comes from the youth of Valencia FC and now wears the captain’s armband at just 25 years of age. There is already a lot of pressure on the shoulder of the noble technician at such a young age. Carlos Soler has developed into an absolute leader this season, not only preparing goals but also scoring them himself. The Spaniard has scored seven goals so far and set up another two. If Real Madrid can’t shut him down, we believe Valencia FC can take something countable from Madrid.
Valencia facts & analysis
– Valencia currently occupy ninth place in the table.
– The bats lost the last league match 2-1 against Espanyol
– Carlos Soler is Valencia FC’s key player
Predicted line-up – last update on 6 January 2022
We expect Real Madrid to play in a classic 4-3-3 formation. It is quite possible that Eden Hazard will start on the left wing this time. The agile Belgian has already been allowed to play from the start in the Copa del Rey against CD Alcoyano.
We expect Valencia FC to play in a classic 4-4-2 formation with Maximiliano Gomez and Goncalo Guedes up front. We are curious to see to what extent the nominal inferiority compared to Real Madrid’s midfield could be decisive. Real play with three central midfielders and Valencia with only two.
Madrid vs Valencia direct comparison & stats
Real Madrid clearly win the direct comparison against Valencia FC. The Spanish capital has won ten of the last 20 head-to-head matches, six have ended in a draw and Valencia FC have only won four. We see the Madrilenians in the clear favourite role. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team is much better in terms of quality.
– Real Madrid have won their last two games against Valencia.
– Both teams scored in their last meeting.
– Valencia have won only one of their last five league games against Real Madrid
