Valencia vs Real Madrid Predictions | betCompare

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio Mestalla, Valencia

Date: Sunday, 8^th February2026

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Real Madrid will be aiming to make it seven straight wins in Spain's top flight when they continue their campaign against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday evening.

Los Blancos are second in the La Liga table, one point behind the leaders and reigning champions Barcelona, while Los Che are down in 16th position in the division.

Head-to-head:

• Valencia have won 48 of the 181 meetings between the two teams.

• Real Madrid recorded 95 victories.

• The remaining 38 clashes ended in draws.

• Valencia sit 16^th but rank 8^th in the xG table, underperforming by eight positions.

• Valencia scored eight goals in their last five matches.

• Real Madrid have scored 14 goals in their last five matches.

• Nine of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Valencia in the league: L-D-W-W-L

• Valencia in all competitions: W-W-W-L-L

• Real Madrid in the league: W-W-W-W-W

• Real Madrid in all competitions: W-W-W-L-W

Team News:

• Valencia face significant defensive absences ahead of this clash. Thierry Correia and Mouctar Diakhaby are both out with hamstring injuries. Plus, goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala won’t be available because of a similar issue. Christian Rivero is also serving a suspension. These absences leave them really short on options at the back.

• Real Madrid also travel to the Mestalla with a thin squad. A muscle strain keeps key midfielder Jude Bellingham out until early March. On top of that, a suspension rules out influential forward Vinícius Júnior. A tendon injury keeps defender Éder Militão sidelined as well. Doubts still linger over the fitness of Antonio Rüdiger and Ferland Mendy. They are nursing knee and ankle issues.

Player(s)to watch:

• Hugo Duro shoulders that big responsibility leading the line and is the spark Valencia need upfront.Despite the team’s general inconsistencies, the forward has managed to net seven goals across his 21 matches played this campaign. His average rating currently sits at 6.69, and he has zero assists. However, his 5.16 expected goals (xG) tally indicates he is finding dangerous positions. These runs could cause real problems for the opposition defence.

• Kylian Mbappé spearheads Real Madrid’s formidable attack. His individual statistics this season are unreal. He has already scored an incredible 22 goals in just 21 matches played.This outperforms his huge 19.87 expected goals (xG) figure. Additionally, the French striker has contributed four assists. He has earned an outstanding average rating of 8.39. This makes him a clear danger man for the visitors