The last time Real Madrid travelled to Mestalla in La Liga in 2025, the score finished 1-2 in what was a scrappy late win for a 10-man Real Madrid side. This time, a high-flying Madrid side travels there again, only this time, to face a Valencia side battling near the relegation zone.

It's La Liga action on Sunday, February 8, as Real Madrid travel to Mestalla to face a Valencia side mired in a poor league position. Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa will be aiming to extend his side's winning streak.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

⚪Valencia: In 16th position with 23 points from 22 matches.

🔵 Real Madrid: Second in the La Liga table, one point behind the leaders.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Real Madrid are on a six-match winning run in La Liga.

🔥 Real Madrid have the second-best away record in the division with 24 points from 11 games.

🔥 Valencia has lost one of their last three in the league.

🔥 While Real Madrid leads the H2H battle, Valencia's last home win over Real Madrid was a 1-0 victory at Mestalla in 2023.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

⚪Valencia | Form: D🟡L🔴D🟡W🟢W🟢L🔴:

 

Despite being just one point outside the relegation zone, Carlos Corberan's side can take heart from winning two of their last three league matches.

However, they have been knocked out of the Copa del Rey, and with pressure mounting, they will have to start getting positive results soon. They will welcome a Madrid side they beat at home just two seasons ago.

 

🔵Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢:

 

Alvaro Arbeloa's side extended their winning run with a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, making it six straight league wins.

They boast a formidable away record and will look to repeat their 4-0 victory from the reverse fixture against a Valencia side that will be fighting for their lives and have memories of a home win against Los Blancos in mind.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

⚪Valencia (possible):

Dimitrievski, Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Gaya, Rioja, Urginic, Pepelu, Danjuma, Beltran, Duro.

 

🔵Real Madrid (possible):

Courtois, Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Mastantuono, Mbappé, Brahim.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Hugo Duro — The former Real Madrid striker has netted seven times in La Liga this season for Valencia.

✨ Mbappe — Top scorer in the league will look to add to his goal tally and help his side get a victory at a ground that always proves difficult for Real Madrid.

✨ Franco Mastantuono — May be in line for a spot in the attack for Madrid, with Rodrygo a doubt.

✨ Jose Gaya — The experienced left-back will be key for Valencia's defence against a potent attack.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Valencia/Home to win = 5.68

💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.56

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.69

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.58

 

This clash presents a classic clash of momentum: a confident Real Madrid side with a superb away record faces a Valencia team desperate for points to escape the drop zone.

With history offering hope for the hosts, Mestalla is set for a compelling La Liga night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

🔗 You can follow the Valencia vs Real Madrid game here on MSport.

 

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Seeking to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit, EFL Cup holders Newcastle United travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in an intriguing second-leg showdown on Wednesday night. The victors will face either Arsenal or Chelsea in the final.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Manchester City: A recent dip with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches (W2 D1 L2).

🔸 Newcastle United: One win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings (W1 D2 L2).

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Manchester City won the first leg 2-0 at St. James' Park.

🔥 Manchester City have won each of their last 11 home encounters with Newcastle.

🔥 Newcastle's only win at the Etihad in the last 22 years came in the EFL Cup in October 2014.

🔥 Newcastle have lost 17 of their last 18 visits to Manchester City.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔵Manchester City | EFL Cup Form: W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴D🟡

 

Pep Guardiola's side is in the driving seat but must respond after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with Tottenham. Their second-half performances are a growing concern. They have won 14 of 18 home games this season.

 

⚫Newcastle United |EFL Cup Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡L🔴D🟡

 

The Magpies are "still in their fighting" according to Eddie Howe. They aim to become just the second side to overturn a 2+ goal first-leg deficit in this competition's history. They have only won three of their 16 away matches this season.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Manchester City (possible): Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Cherki, Bernardo; Semenyo, Haaland.

⚫Newcastle United (possible): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Ramsey; Barnes, Wissa, Gordon.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Rayan Cherki — Scored in the first leg and could become the first Man City player to score in four consecutive EFL Cup appearances since Yaya Toure.

✨ Antoine Semenyo — Scored in the first leg against Spurs. A key January signing.

✨ Bruno Guimaraes — Newcastle's star midfielder is a doubt with an ankle problem. His presence is crucial.

✨ Erling Haaland — Scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 Premier League win against Newcastle last season.

 

💵 Odds Market 💵

 

💵 Man City/Home to win = 1.82

💵 Newcastle/Away to win = 4.23

💵 Both teams to score (Yes) = 1.58

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.59

 

This clash pits a dominant City side at home against a holder fighting for its legacy. The Etihad is set for a tense cup night.

 

Who do you think will reach Wembley? Tell us your prediction.

🔗 You can follow the Manchester City vs Newcastle United game here on MSport.

 

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