La Liga’s relegation-placed Valencia welcomes second-placed Real Madrid to the Estadio de Mestalla on Friday, January 3, for a game that had to be postponed due to the natural disaster the town of Valencia suffered.
The flood-hit town and club would hope to avoid dropping more points, especially against a Real Madrid side they have a complicated relationship with, and, who themselves aim to overtake Atletico Madrid on the table.
🟡Valencia Look to Get Back to Winning✔️ | Home Win = 8.42💵
Valencia enters this game in dire form, sitting 19th with only 12 points. A four-goal thriller against Alaves that ended in a draw saw Valencia sack their manager, Ruben Baraja, who had been in charge for almost a year.
Valencia, whose problems were revealed in how they conceded two late goals in that game, has however been competitive at Mestalla, securing 5 points in recent home matches against higher-ranked opponents.
Key injuries to Jose Gaya and Thierry Correia, along with Pepelu’s suspension, compound their challenges. However, new manager Carlos Corberan will look to striker Hugo Duro and captain Foulquirer to inspire a much-needed turnaround.
🤍Real Madrid Eyes Top Spot 🥇| Away Win = 1.39💵
Real Madrid’s La Liga campaign has been strong, sitting just one point behind leaders Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos’ recent 4-2 win over Sevilla showcased their attacking prowess, with standout performances from Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr.
Unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, Carlo Ancelotti’s side aims to extend their dominance away from home.
Key absences include Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal due to injuries, but Real Madrid’s depth, highlighted by players like Tchouaméni and Vasquez, who replace the aforementioned two, means they should fare just fine.
🗝️Key Players to Watch👀
For Valencia, Hugo Duro’s work rate and knack for scoring in crucial moments could unsettle Madrid’s backline. For Real Madrid, Bellingham’s midfield dominance and Vinícius Jr.’s flair on the wing will be central to their attacking strategy.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 5.17💵
Valencia has won just two of their last 13 home La Liga fixtures and struggled to keep clean sheets, with both teams scoring in three of their last four matches. | Specials Market: Away & Over 2.5 = 1.98
Real Madrid have defeated Valencia in just 1 of their last 6 away league encounters with the last meeting at Mestalla ending in a 2-2 draw. | Specials Market: Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.43
🔚Conclusion🔚:
This match presents a daunting challenge for Valencia as they aim to escape the relegation zone. Real Madrid, in contrast, has the momentum and quality to capitalize on Valencia’s vulnerabilities and secure a vital win in their title pursuit.
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