Valencia vs Real Madrid
19th September 2000hrs
Football – Spain – La Liga
Pick Home Win
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 3/1 odds taken 21:30 GMT on September 17th, 2021
Valencia could make a big early statement on the weekend as they play host to Real Madrid in La Liga.
They are both locked on 10 points after four matches of the new campaign.
Can Valencia make the most of home advantage in this big clash or will Madrid come away with the three points after scoring so well this season?
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Valencia Preview – Can Valencia take the home win?
Pulling three points clear of Real Madrid early on in this campaign would give Valencia a big boost of confidence.
The only points that they have dropped were in an away draw at Granada.
It’s been back to back wins at home for them. Those successes were recorded against Getafe and Alaves.
This is obviously a much tougher proposition.
In the match outright Valencia are the 3/1 underdogs * (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021)
There is a bit of home form in the head to head to suggest that Valencia have some decent claims.
They have won two of their last four home games against Madrid, losing just one.
Valencia romped to a 4-1 success in last season’s corresponding league fixture.
Five of the last six meetings between the two clubs have been won by the home side on the day.
Valencia have won their last four La Liga matches at home, so have that going for them.
They have been winning at both half time and full time in those four.
A Valencia/Valencia Half Time/Full Time football betting option is a long 6/1 quote* (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021).
In all but two of their last ten La Liga home games, Valencia have scored at least two goals.
Against some weaker opposition, they have looked solid this season. They have conceded just two goals in this campaign.
Real Madrid Preview – Can scoring threat carry Madrid through?
Real Madrid have picked up 10 points then from their four games of the season also.
They have scored four goals more than what Valencia have done this season.
Real Madrid put five past Celta Vigo last weekend, but they have looked poor at the back.
There has been one league clean sheet for Real Madrid in the league this season.
In midweek they earned a late 1-0 win at Inter Milan in the Champions League.
They were amazingly fortunate to keep a clean sheet in that one.
They shipped a ton of chances against the Italians.
In the match outright for football betting, Real Madrid are 5/6 odds-on favourites* (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021).
Twice in their last three league games, they have scored at least three goals.
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Real Madrid are on a long run of 22 matches unbeaten in the Spanish top flight.
That’s not to be taken lightly.
This match does have the look of goals flying around in it.
On eight of their last nine visits to Valencia in all competitions, Real Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals appear in matches.
Over 3.5 goals in the match returns a quote of 39/20* (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021).
Valencia vs Real Madrid Betting Advice
This is shaping up to be a great game. Valencia have made a positive start, albeit against some weaker opposition.
They do currently have a good home record going, where they are reliable for goals.
So the Over 3.5 Goals we can reach at the quote of 39/20* (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021).
Key Facts – Valencia vs Real Madrid Betting Tip
- Valencia have won 2 of their last 4 at home against Real Madrid (D1 L1)
- Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 home games
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in 22 league fixtures
That’s already happened in three of Real Madrid’s four league games this season.
The visitors have looked wobbly at the back, despite not meeting anyone of any real note in this campaign.
So they may well be worked over and Valencia are no forlorn hope in Sunday’s meeting.
Valencia to win at 3/1* (odds recorded 21:30 GMT on September 17th 2021)
The best betting odds for Valencia vs Real Madrid
Valencia to win: 3/1 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Real Madrid to win: 5/6 at Bet365
