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Match Preview: Spain La Liga: Valencia - Real Madrid 03/01/2025

Date: January 03, 2025
Time: 20:00 (UTC)
Weather: 17.9° (C) and Light Rain Shower
Excitement Rating: 6 / 10

Projected Lineups

Valencia

G: G. Mamardashvili
D: Cristhian Mosquera
D: César Tárrega
D: Jesús Vázquez
D: Hugo Guillamón
M: Pepelu
M: Javi Guerra
M: E. Barrenechea
M: Fran Pérez
A: Diego López
A: Luis Rioja

Real Madrid

G: A. Lunin
D: A. Rüdiger
D: F. Mendy
D: Dani Carvajal
D: Fran García
M: F. Valverde
M: A. Tchouaméni
M: J. Bellingham
M: L. Modrić
A: Vinícius Júnior
A: K. Mbappé

The highly anticipated match between Valencia and Real Madrid is set to take place this Saturday, November 2 at 20:00 (UTC) in the renowned Estadio De Mestalla stadium in Valencia. Fans can expect an exciting game, with both teams determined to secure a victory. The weather forecast shows a light rain shower and a comfortable temperature of 64 degrees (F), making for ideal playing conditions. The last time these two teams met in the Primera was on March 02, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw. With both sides eager to claim the win, this is sure to be a must-watch match.

Safeguarding Success: The Stellar Streak of Goalkeeper G. Mamardashvili

Recently, Valencia has stumbled in their matches, with 2 losses and 3 draws in their last 5 games. The home team's scoring has been subpar, with only 3 goals in their last 5 outings. Currently, they sit at the bottom of the standings, with a total of 7 points from 11 games - 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses. In their most recent La Liga match, they battled to a 1-1 draw against Getafe, with E. Barrenechea scoring the lone goal. However, goalkeeper G. Mamardashvili has been a shining star at the Estadio De Mestalla, keeping opposing strikers at bay and maintaining clean sheets in 4 of their 9 home games this season.

Rising Brazilian Star Vinícius Júnior Leaves Competition in Dust with Impressive 4 Goals in 3 Matches

Real Madrid has been on a hot streak lately, claiming victory in 3 out of their last 5 games. The team has shown great prowess in front of the goal, scoring a total of 9 goals in their past 5 matches. While their last outing may have ended in a 4-0 defeat by bitter rivals Barcelona in the La Liga, there is no denying the immense talent and determination that this team possesses. The return of the formidable K. Mbappé has only added to their strength, having already scored an impressive 6 goals in the tournament so far. Sitting comfortably at 2nd place in the standings with 24 points from 11 matches, Real Madrid has been in top form, winning 7, drawing 3, and losing only 1. And to top it all off, rising star Vinícius Júnior has been shining bright, scoring an incredible 4 goals in their last 3 games across all competitions. With his impressive form

The highly-anticipated clash between these two football giants has proven to be an intense battle on the pitch, with an average total of 3.44 goals per game in their past 9 meetings. However, Valencia's success tally falls short compared to Real Madrid's dominant record, with only 14 wins and 15 draws out of their 64 encounters. On the other hand, the Los Blancos have reigned victorious 35 times, making for an intriguing and thrilling match as they go head-to-head once again.

Victory on the Horizon: Valencia's Shot at La Liga Triumph

A triumph for Valencia in their upcoming match would mean not only a bump in their current table placement to a coveted position, but also carry significant implications for the approaching season. The potential knock-on effects of a victory serve as an undeniable source of motivation for the team playing on their own turf.

Prediction

Market: Handicap
Prediction: Away -1.25
Average Odds: 1.92

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