{"id":1428175,"date":"2026-02-06T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1428175"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:52:02","slug":"match-preview-valencia-vs-real-madrid-08-02-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-valencia-vs-real-madrid-08-02-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia vs Real Madrid: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Real Madrid<\/a> travel to the Mestalla to face Valencia<\/a> in a clash that sees one of La Liga<\/a>\u2019s most potent attacks take on a home side desperately seeking consistency. Kick-off is set for this weekend and, with Los Blancos chasing the title and Valencia hovering just above the relegation zone, the stakes could hardly be higher.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real Madrid hold a commanding recent record in this fixture and arrive with a squad boasting firepower and defensive solidity, while Valencia look for a statement result to halt their slide. Below we break down the key stats, best bets and the players who could decide the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Real Madrid\u2019s exceptional attacking record and Valencia\u2019s defensive frailties, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in backing Real Madrid to win, given their far superior goalscoring and defensive numbers, as well as recent head-to-head dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Real Madrid to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe\u2019re backing Real Madrid to win because they\u2019ve scored more than double Valencia\u2019s goals this season (47 vs 23), have a +29 goal difference, and have won 11 of their last 18 meetings with Valencia. Madrid\u2019s attack and defence both rate among the league\u2019s best, while Valencia are struggling for form and sit 16th in the table.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThis fixture has produced goals in recent years (60 in the last 18 meetings, 3.3 per game), and Madrid average 2.1 goals per match this campaign. Valencia\u2019s defence has conceded 35 in 22 matches, so there\u2019s a solid case for plenty of goalmouth action.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Real Madrid are second, boasting a 77% win rate, while Valencia sit 16th, having won just 5 games. Madrid\u2019s goal difference of +29 is a stark contrast to Valencia\u2019s -12, underlining the gulf in quality this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Real Madrid<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n+29<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Valencia<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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