Valencia vs Real Madrid prediction

AI match recap

This is a major pressure fixture for Valencia, whose home form and scoring output have not matched the intensity usually generated by Mestalla. Real Madrid arrive in much stronger form and have recent success in this matchup, but their reported absences and European recovery create genuine lineup uncertainty. Valencia must make the game physical, protect the middle and give Guerra and Danjuma fast transition opportunities. If Madrid establish territorial control without conceding cheap turnovers, the visitors should dictate the pattern.

Head-to-head analysis

Real Madrid have taken the latest two meetings, including the latest league match at Mestalla. The broader recent history is less one-sided than that sequence suggests, with Valencia having produced both home resistance and notable wins in this rivalry.

Injuries and absences

The current availability listing would deprive Madrid of Vinícius Júnior’s direct left-sided threat and may affect their goalkeeper and defensive depth through the reported Courtois, Asencio and Mendy issues. Valencia’s listed concerns, particularly Diego López and Sergi Canós, would reduce attacking rotation and wide options if confirmed.

Form (last 5)

Valencia vs Real Madrid stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-08Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid
• 2025-11-01Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia
• 2025-04-05Real Madrid 1-2 Valencia
• 2025-01-03Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid
• 2024-03-02Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid
• 2023-11-11Real Madrid 5-1 Valencia

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• Celta Vigo – Levante
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