Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Real Madrid CF 12 games · 30 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Martinez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Getafe CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Mar | FK Krasnodar | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Girona FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Mar | FK Krasnodar | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Apr | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | SD Huesca | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Real Valladolid CF | A | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | FC Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Real Madrid CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #2 |
| 9 | Points | 30 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 2 |
| 8 | Scored | 31 |
| 20 | Conceded | 10 |
| -12 | GD | +21 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 17% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season
Real Madrid CF this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Madrid CF
0-15
3/–
16-30
6/1
31-45
7/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
4/2
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Real Madrid CF
| Kylian Mbappe | 13 G | 2 A |
| Jude Bellingham | 4 G | 3 A |
| Arda Guler | 3 G | 4 A |
| Yan Diomande | 3 G | 2 A |
| Carlos Espi | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF has kicked off!
- 5' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 10' The 33-year-old Raphael Varane has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Real Madrid CF looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Arda Guler scoring 1 goals.
- 25' The travelling Real Madrid CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Goncalo Guedes makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Valencia CF are in front.
- 40' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' Ezequiel Garay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' Real Madrid CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alvaro Odriozola.
- 64' Another substitution for Real Madrid CF to replace Marco Asensio by Gareth Bale on 64 minute.
- 65' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dani Parejo.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' Valencia CF make a change. Goncalo Guedes trudges off to be replaced by Denis Cheryshev on 73 minutes.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Marcelo is booked for Real Madrid CF — Yellow card on 76.
- 78' The whistle greets Lucas Vazquez as he departs to be replaced by Mariano Diaz.
- 80' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ferran Torres is hanging Carlos Soler on the field on 80 minute.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Ezequiel Garay makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 83.
- 85' The whistle greets Kevin Gameiro as he departs to be replaced by Santi Mina.
- 90' Karim Benzema has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Valencia CF is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Santi Mina 85'
- 10
- 19
- 13
- 7
- 12
- 18
- 24
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Ferran Torres 80'
- 6
Bench
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 73'
- 1
- 15
-
22
Santi Mina ↑ 85'
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 80'
- 4
- 16
Coach
Marcelino
Real Madrid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 10
-
17
Lucas Vazquez ↓ Mariano Diaz 78'
-
8
Toni Kroos ↓ Isco 64'
- 12
- 9
- 1
-
20
Marco Asensio ↓ Gareth Bale 64'
- 4
- 14
- 5
Bench
- 3
-
22
Isco ↑ 64'
- 24
- 30
-
11
Gareth Bale ↑ 64'
-
7
Mariano Diaz ↑ 78'
- 23
Coach
Zinedine Zidane
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vinicius Junior | 10 |
| Karim Benzema | 9 |
| Hugo Duro | 5 |
| Carlos Soler | 4 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 3 |
| Marco Asensio | 2 |
| Rodrygo | 2 |
| Ferland Mendy | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.84
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
46%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
76%
Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.4%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 3
8.3%
1 – 3
7%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 4
4.6%
1 – 4
4%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Madrid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 20% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.