Real Madrid vs Valencia – La Liga Betting Tips

La Liga league leaders Real Madrid welcomes long-time rivals Valencia in a weekend clash that’ll be undoubtedly exciting. 

Real Madrid started the year 2022 badly as they dropped points in their first La Liga match of 2022 against Getafe in a 1-0 loss. 

Though still top of the table, their lead on the top of the table has been weakened because if Sevilla should win their outstanding match, the point gap would drop to 2 from the previous 4.

Valencia started the league badly but saw improvement in their last 5 matches, but lost 1-2 to Espanyol in their last La Liga match.

Would they be able to prevent a defeat against Real Madrid? We don’t know yet, but here are our tips for this match.

Real Madrid Form and Team News

Real Madrid has been in great form in La Liga and has looked unstoppable for most of the season. However, in their last 5 matches in La Liga, they have been unconvincing in 2, drawing at home to Cadiz and losing to Getafe.

Also, it looked like they had lost their sharpness in front of goal, having scored on 6 goals in 5 matches and conceding 2. 

For the team news, Real Madrid has some important names out of this fixture because of injury, and they’re Vinicius Junior, Bale, Jovic, and Carvajal. 

Valencia Form and Team News

Valencia was out of form by their standards at the start of the season, but they seemed to get their mojo back in their last 10 games. In their last 5 games in La Liga, they won 4 and lost 1 (1-2 loss against Espanyol). 

They are currently sitting 9th at the La Logs table at 28 points, having lost 5 games, winning 7, and drawn 7. As a matter of fact, 4 of their 7 wins came from their last 5 games, and their draws have been against Spanish top-flight teams, which shows they’re returning to form.

For the team news, Valencia has some players out due to injury, and they’re Dimitri, Gabriel Paulista, Toni, and Jason.

Odds By Casumo

Real Madrid is Casumo bookie favorite to win this fixture at 1.33 odds, while Valencia is placed at 8.50 odds. If the match is to be a draw, the odds are 5.25.

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Our Tipsters Angle

Real Madrid is showing signs of slowing down although they have the league’s best squad. The Carlo Ancelloti team seems to have slowed down on goals after Vinicius got injured. 

Valencia has been out of shape in La Liga this season, but their recent form shows that they are bouncing back, having prevented losses against Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, and Real Sociedad.

Tip 1:  Over 2.5 Goals 

This match is always entertaining, not only with its intensity, but it also intrigues fans with goals. 

Even though there have been under 3.5 goals in about 8 of Real Madrid Last 10 games, and Valencia has had 8 games with over 2.5.

Also, their H2H shows that there have been over 2.5 goals in the last 4 of their last 5 games.

Over 2.5 goals option is available at Casumo Bookie at 1.56 odds.

Tip 2:  Real Madrid to Win to Nil – No 

Even though Real Madrid is looking defensively solid when you check their overall season stats. However, in their last games,, they conceded and failed to score in 2 games, which is worrisome.

Valencia has tried to score in almost 80% of their last 10 matches in all competitions, and they have found the net in some meetings against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid Win to Nil (NO) is placed at 1.55 odds at the Casumo Sportsbook.

Conclusion

Real Madrid Vs. Valencia clash always brings excitement and goals. We are personally looking forward to this clash at Real Madrid’s home ground.

We expect Valencia to put up a good fight and try to prevent defeat and Real Madrid to bounce back from their previous lose and win this game.

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