Spanish La Liga
2025-01-03 - Valencia vs Real Madrid
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spanish La Liga - Round 12
Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia), Spain
Friday, 3rd January 2025 - Kick Off 21:00 CET
Valencia
Valencia has had a disappointing season so far, struggling to find consistency and facing challenges in both defence and attack. While they managed two draws before the winter break, their performances have been far from convincing.
Valencia might bring in reinforcements with the transfer window open, but it’s unlikely that changes will affect their form in time for this tough matchup against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid
Under Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid is in excellent form and has capitalised on Barcelona's recent slip-ups to intensify their title challenge.
Real Madrid are currently just one point behind Atlético Madrid and will look to maintain pressure with a win here. Despite the short break, Real Madrid’s squad depth and experience make them favourites against a struggling Valencia.
A focused first-half performance is expected as they aim to secure an early lead.
The Betting Verdict
Real Madrid’s attacking prowess and Valencia's vulnerability make a first-half win for Los Blancos a solid pick. The home team’s defence is prone to early mistakes, and the guests will likely exploit this to take control of the game from the start.
Real Madrid’s clinical attack and Valencia’s shaky defence suggest an early goal for Los Blancos, with the likelihood of a narrow first-half lead.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Valencia 0-1 Real Madrid
