{"id":456416,"date":"2026-02-08T13:21:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T13:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/456416\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T13:21:09","slug":"valencia-vs-real-madrid-preview-predictions-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/456416\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Real Madrid<\/a> are keeping pace with Barcelona in the La Liga title race, but a tricky game on the road beckons for \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa\u2019s side at the Mestalla. <\/p>\n

While Valencia are struggling down in 16th, Rayo Vallecano entered last week\u2019s league clash at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u in wretched form and almost escaped with a point. Madrid were outplayed for much of the second half while it was 11 vs. 11, but Pathe Ciss\u2019s red card allowed the hosts to turn the screw, and their pressure eventually told in the 100th minute<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Trips to the Mestalla have given Los Blancos a bit of grief in recent times. They\u2019ve won just one of their previous three visits, and any victory since 2021 has come by a single goal. <\/p>\n

Like Rayo, Valencia are fighting against relegation amid another disappointing domestic campaign. While Carlos Corber\u00e1n helped steady the ship last term, guiding them to 12th, Sunday\u2019s hosts haven\u2019t kicked on in the way some may have expected during Corber\u00e1n\u2019s first full season in charge. <\/p>\n

They\u2019ve won just five La Liga games and are just a point above the drop. Madrid ran out 4\u20130 winners in the reverse fixture.<\/p>\n

Here is Sports Illustrated\u2019s guide to the game.<\/p>\n

What Time Does Valencia vs. Real Madrid Kick Off?Location: Madrid, SpainStadium: MestallaDate: Sunday, Feb. 8Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. ET \/ 12 p.m. PT \/ 8 p.m. GMTValencia vs. Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)Valencia: 1 winReal Madrid: 3 winsDraws: 1Last meeting: Real Madrid 4\u20130 Valencia (Nov. 1, 2025)\u2013La Liga<\/a>Current Form (All Competitions)<\/p>\n

Valencia (LLWWW)<\/p>\n

Real Madrid (WLWWW)<\/p>\n

Valencia 1\u20132 Athletic Club<\/p>\n

Real Madrid 2\u20131 Rayo Vallecano<\/p>\n

Real Betis 2\u20131 Valencia<\/p>\n

Benfica 4\u20132 Real Madrid<\/p>\n

Valencia 3\u20132 Espanyol<\/p>\n

Villarreal 0\u20132 Real Madrid<\/p>\n

Getafe 0\u20131 Valencia<\/p>\n

Real Madrid 6\u20131 Monaco<\/p>\n

Burgos 0\u20132 Valencia<\/p>\n

Real Madrid 2\u20130 Levante <\/p>\n

How to Watch Valencia vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream<\/p>\n

Country<\/p>\n

TV Channel\/Live Stream<\/p>\n

United States<\/p>\n

ESPN Select, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes, fubtoTV<\/p>\n

United Kingdom<\/p>\n

Premier Sports 1, Premier Sports Player<\/p>\n

Canada<\/p>\n

TSN+<\/p>\n

Mexico<\/p>\n

Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi<\/p>\n

MORE: Full list of La Liga broadcasters around the world<\/a>Valencia Team News\"Mouctar<\/p>\n

Mouctar Diakhaby has had an injury-hit season. | Judit Cartiel\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Corber\u00e1n may have taken encouragement from Wednesday\u2019s Copa del Rey defeat, with his side succumbing to a late sucker punch against Athletic Club. <\/p>\n

Valencia stalwart Jos\u00e9 Gay\u00e0 should come back into the side at left back, while former Real Madrid striker Hugo Duro is in contention to return to Corber\u00e1n\u2019s XI, having featured off the bench in midweek. Duro leads Valencia\u2019s La Liga scoring charts with seven goals in 21 games. <\/p>\n

The hosts are without the suspended Cristian Rivero, while Thierry Correia and Julen Agirrezabala are nursing hamstring injuries. <\/p>\n

Valencia Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid\"Valencia\"<\/p>\n

Valencia have enjoyed recent success against Madrid on home soul. | FotMo<\/p>\n

Valencia predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-4-2): Dimitrievski; Foulquier, C\u00f6mert, Copete, Gay\u00e0; Rioja, Ugrinic, Pepelu, Danjuma, Duro, Beltr\u00e1n.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid Team News\"Jude<\/p>\n

Jude Bellingham picked up a hamstring injury last weekend. | Alberto Gardin\/NurPhoto\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Madrid were dealt a significant blow last weekend when Jude Bellingham pulled up with a hamstring injury. The England international has avoided worst-case scenario, but he\u2019s set to be out for the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

There are also fresh concerns over Rodrygo after he missed training on Thursday, so Franco Mastantuono will retain his place in the side, despite his quiet hour against Rayo. Brahim D\u00edaz is also in contention. <\/p>\n

The visitors could welcome Ferland Mendy and Antonio R\u00fcdiger back from their injuries this weekend, but Trent Alexander-Arnold and \u00c9der Milit\u00e3o are still sidelined. Vinicius Junior is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. <\/p>\n

\"Real<\/p>\n

Madrid are without a couple of heavy-hitters. | FotMo<\/p>\n

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Valencia (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouam\u00e9ni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, G\u00fcler, D\u00edaz; Mbappe.<\/p>\n

Valencia vs. Real Madrid Score Prediction<\/p>\n

Injuries mean there simply has to be less superstar indulgence from Arbeloa, who, in some ways, may benefit from Vini Jr and Bellingham\u2019s absences. There\u2019s likely to be a trio of hungry, young playmakers working behind star man Mbapp\u00e9, who so often stands tall when increased responsibility is thrust upon him.<\/p>\n

However, while Valencia are struggling, there have been encouraging signs as of late and Madrid\u2019s performance last week should have the slightly over-confident Arbeloa concerned. The hosts will be scraping and clawing for 90 minutes, aiming to unsettle their star-laden visitors, and you may question whether this Madrid team has the mettle. <\/p>\n

Given their recent history at the Mestalla, it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see Valencia take points off Madrid this weekend.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Valencia 1\u20131 Real Madrid<\/p>\n

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