Valencia CF will host Real Madrid at the Mestalla Stadium in the 19th round of the 2024/2025 La Liga season. The match will kick off at 21:00 on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Current form of the teams
Valencia CF
Valencia are currently 19th in the league table, with just 12 points from 17 matches. They have won 1, drawn 4 and lost 5 of their last 10 league matches, scoring an average of 1.1 goals and conceding 1.6 goals per match. The team's top scorers are Luis Rioja, Diego López, Hugo Duro and César Tárrega, all with 2 goals each. This match will be the debut match for new head coach Carlos Corberán, who has set his sights on improving the team.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are in second place in the table with 40 points from 18 matches, just one point behind leaders Atlético Madrid. They have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 10 league matches, scoring an average of 2.4 goals and conceding 1.2 goals per match. The team's top scorers are Jude Bellingham (6 goals), Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior (5 goals each). Head coach Carlo Ancelotti expects a close title race this season and highlighted the importance of the match against Valencia.
Previous meetings
The last time these two teams met at the Mestalla Stadium, they drew 2-2. In the last 10 matches between them, Real Madrid have won 6 times, while Valencia have won 2 and drawn 2. Interestingly, Real Madrid have only lost twice in the last 10 matches played at the Mestalla, which is a favorable statistic for the visitors.
Expected starting lineups
Valencia CF (4-3-3): Stole Dimitrievski - Dimitri Foulquier, Cristhian Mosquera, Yarek Gasiorowski, Luis Rioja - Enzo Barrenechea, Javier Guerra, Sergi Canós - André Almeida, Diego López, Hugo Duro.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois - Lucas Vázquez, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga - Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham - Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.
Tipmix tips and prediction
The clear favorite in this match is Real Madrid, but Valencia could be able to perform well at home, especially under the guidance of their new coach.
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