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Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Sun 8 Nov 2020 · 20:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45+6' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CFLa Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Javier Martinez
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Sergio Del Rio Lozano

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Real Madrid CF H 4–1 W
01 Nov Getafe CF H 2–2 D
23 Oct Elche CF A 1–2 L
18 Oct Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
03 Oct Real Betis Balompie H 0–2 L
29 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Valencia CF A 1–4 L
03 Nov FC Internazionale Milano H 3–2 W
31 Oct SD Huesca H 4–1 W
27 Oct Borussia Monchengladbach A 2–2 D
24 Oct FC Barcelona A 3–1 W
21 Oct FK Shakhtar Donetsk H 2–3 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)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF is underway.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Thibaut Courtois is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Madrid CF tonight.
  • 20' It looks surprising Real Madrid CF does not make any changes. Hugo Guillamon has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' GOAL! Karim Benzema scores on 23. Assisted by Marcelo
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 30' Magnificent from Yunus Musah! That is 4 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 35' Goal! Carlos Soler scores his 42 goal in 422 matches.
  • 40' Rodrygo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 79 goals in his last 284 appearances.
  • 41' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 41.
  • 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Raphael Varane makes it 2-2.
  • 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 52' Real Madrid CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
  • 54' Valencia CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Carlos Soler on 54.
  • 59' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 62' Real Madrid CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 63' The Spain Carlos Soler breaks the deadlock on 63 minutes. 4-2!
  • 64' Real Madrid CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Martin Odegaard is hanging Vinicius Junior on the field on 64 minute.
  • 69' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 74' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Real Madrid CF's compact .
  • 76' Toni Kroos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Federico Valverde on 76 minute.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Toni Lato. He replaces Denis Cheryshev on 77 minute.
  • 81' Lee Kangin makes way for Kevin Gameiro at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 83' Real Madrid CF make a change. Isco trudges off to be replaced by Luka Jovic on 83 minutes.
  • 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hugo Guillamon on 84.
  • 86' The referee has no hesitation. Jaume Domenech is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 86.
  • 87' Ruben Sobrino gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Maxi Gomez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Valencia CF take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.91 Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF 76% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF36% Draw24% Real Madrid CF40%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
61%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
64%
Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF25% Draw41% Real Madrid CF34%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Real Madrid CF covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% 85%
-1 15% 16% 69%
-0.5 31% 69%
+0.5 55% 45%
+1 55% 19% 25%
+1.5 75% 25%
+2 75% 14% 12%
+2.5 88% 12%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
16%
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
22%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.