Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Real Madrid CF 38 games · 86 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 49 | Points | 86 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 27 / 5 / 6 |
| 46 | Scored | 77 |
| 55 | Conceded | 35 |
| -9 | GD | +42 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 2.26 |
| 34% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Real Madrid CF.
- 5' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Daniel Wass.
- 10' Lucas Vazquez, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Real Madrid CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' Alvaro Odriozola has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Valencia CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Goncalo Guedes on 35.
- 40' Daniel Wass has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 45' Real Madrid CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 50' Valencia CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Real Madrid CF's shape.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alvaro Odriozola.
- 64' Real Madrid CF make a change. Marco Asensio trudges off to be replaced by Gareth Bale on 64 minutes.
- 65' Dani Parejo is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 70' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Goncalo Guedes is replaced by Denis Cheryshev on 73 minute.
- 76' Marcelo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' Mariano Diaz is replacing Lucas Vazquez for the Real Madrid CF side.
- 80' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Ferran Torres on, Carlos Soler off on 80 minutes.
- 83' What composure from Ezequiel Garay! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 85' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Kevin Gameiro is replaced by Santi Mina.
- 90' GOAL! Karim Benzema scores on 90. Assisted by Luka Modric
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Valencia CF players.
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 |
| Rodrygo | 2 |
| Marco Asensio | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF 75% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
56%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
69%
Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
3.3%
2 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Madrid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 22% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

