Valencia vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (2 November)

Valencia are far from being Real Madrid's best friend in La Liga, but it might not be the right time to take the injured beast even at home. Remember that last year, the Ché club held the Merengue in check in a crazy controversy following a goal from Bellingham refused by the central referee by whistling the end of the match at the moment of the decisive cross 2-2 . Except that unlike last year, the Blanquinegros are completely off base in the league, occupying last place with 7 points after 11 games played. We can even note that Valencia revived Las Palmas , which had not won in the league since February 10, a 2-3 defeat at Mestalla. Last weekend, on the side of Getafe, Valencia managed to bring back the point of the draw which allows them to maintain hope for yet another late awakening 1-1. Humiliated, slapped, football lesson, a good spanking, Real Madrid, four days after its success against Dortmund in the Champions League 5-2, was no match for FC Barcelona in front of its public 0-4.

The reigning Spanish champion must now make up six points behind FC Barcelona who have so far only made one misstep. The wheel seems to have turned for the Merengue who are playing with fire defensively, no creation in the game and a lackluster attack despite the presence of 3 of the 6 best players in the world according to the latest Ballon d'Or winner . A reaction is expected this evening in Valencia for Carlo Ancelotti's men who wanted to be reassuring after the slap conceded in the Clasico , reminding everyone that the last time his team conceded a defeat against Barça, it won LaLiga and the Champions League in the same year...

Bad news for Valencia who will still be without midfielder Pepelu (suspended) and especially without defenders Diakhaby and Correia (ruptured cruciate ligaments) or center forwards Rafa Mir and Hugo Duro (injured), rookie Luis Rioja (injured). ex-Alaves) and the important Jesus Vazquez. The good news ultimately is the return to competition of captain and starting left back José Gaya for two matches.

 On the Casa Blanca side, the unfortunate Dani Carvajal will miss the entire end of the season (ruptured cruciate ligaments) along with the young prowess Joan Martinez (central defender). David Alaba, still in the recovery phase, will be missing for this trip along with Rodrygo and Courtois, both injured since the match against Dortmund .