Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Real Madrid CF 7 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Cesar Soto Grado (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Carlos Alvarez Fernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Ruben Becerril Gomez (Spain)
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 16.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Nov | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Sevilla FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Dec | CF Pachuca | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Dec | Atalanta BC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Dec | Girona FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Real Madrid CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #4 |
| 4 | Points | 15 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 0 / 2 |
| 4 | Scored | 18 |
| 13 | Conceded | 8 |
| -9 | GD | +10 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 2.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season
Real Madrid CF this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Real Madrid CF are 4th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Madrid CF
0-15
2/–
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Madrid CF
| Kylian Mbappe | 7 G | 2 A |
| Jude Bellingham | 3 G | 2 A |
| Carlos Espi | 2 G | |
| Vinicius Junior | 1 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio de Mestalla will turn into a battlefield for Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF.
- 5' The travelling Real Madrid CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Rodrygo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 79 goals in his last 290 appearances.
- 20' Real Madrid CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' Magnificent from Hugo Duro! That is 38 goals in 316 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 32' Real Madrid CF come into this ranked 2 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dani Ceballos on 36 minutes.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Madrid CF's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Madrid CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 61' Federico Valverde has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Diego Lopez is replaced by Sergi Canos on 68 minute.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Sergi Canos argues furiously but the card stands.
- 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 78' It’s gonna be a card for Stole Dimitrievski.
- 79' Real Madrid CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 80' Time for substitution for Real Madrid CF. Dani Ceballos is replaced by Luka Modric.
- 85' What a moment for Luka Modric! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' It’s a booking for Real Madrid CF player. Luka Modric gets a card.
- 88' Dani Gomez gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Andre Almeida and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Another substitution for Real Madrid CF to replace Jude Bellingham by Raul on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Madrid CF take all three points.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 20
- 9
- 22
- 13
-
10
Andre Almeida ↓ Dani Gomez 88'
- 3
- 15
- 5
-
8
Javier Guerra ↓ Hugo Guillamon 68'
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Sergi Canos 68'
- 24
Bench
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 68'
- 1
- 2
-
6
Hugo Guillamon ↑ 68'
- 30
-
17
Dani Gomez ↑ 88'
-
21
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde ↑ 88'
- 31
- 32
- 35
- 38
Coach
Ruben Baraja
Real Madrid CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 23
- 14
- 17
-
19
Dani Ceballos ↓ Luka Modric 80'
- 8
- 7
- 1
-
11
Rodrygo ↓ Brahim Diaz 68'
-
5
Jude Bellingham ↓ Raul 90'
Bench
-
21
Brahim Diaz ↑ 68'
- 13
-
10
Luka Modric ↑ 80'
- 18
-
6
Eduardo Camavinga ↑ 68'
- 15
- 16
- 20
- 26
-
35
Raul ↑ 90'
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
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 |
| Raphael Varane | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.65
Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Real Madrid CF to win 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Madrid CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
34%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
85%
Valencia CF or Real Madrid CF
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.5%
0 – 3
9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.5%
0 – 4
5.9%
1 – 4
5.1%
0 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 3
3.4%
0 – 5
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Real Madrid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +1 | 26% | 21% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

