Real Madrid vs Valencia Prediction for 2 November 2025 - Football

🔈 What surprises do Los Blancos have in store following their well-deserved victory in El Clasico last weekend? The final match of Saturday's La Liga schedule features a clash between Real Madrid and Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu. The teams find themselves at opposite ends of the table, yet this fixture remains intriguing no matter their form. The Bats urgently need to pick up points to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle. Despite this, bookmakers give little chance to the visitors, heavily favoring the Galacticos with tenfold odds.

Head-to-Head

📊 Last season, Valencia pulled off a stunning victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Bats outplayed Los Blancos with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Mouctar Diakhaby and Hugo Duro. Prior to this, the Oranges hadn't secured an away win against Real since 2008. It's important to highlight the average scoring rate for each side over their last 10 head-to-head encounters: Real Madrid – 2.1, Valencia – 1.

Real Madrid Team Overview

⚪ Last weekend, Real Madrid extended their winning streak to five games, solidifying their standing in the title race with a five-point lead over their nearest rivals. The Santiago Bernabéu has been a true fortress for Xabi Alonso's squad. After five home matches in the league, the Galacticos have secured 15 points, maintaining a 100% success rate. It's also important to consider the team's scoring statistics—averaging 2.2 goals per match while conceding about one. Whether Real can maintain their stability and avoid dropping points against mid-table teams remains to be seen in the near future.

📌 El Clásico turned out favorably for Real Madrid. From the first minutes, Los Blancos were sharper than their fiercest rivals and managed to convert their advantage into two goals. Looking at the expected goals (xG) metrics: 3.63 to 1.03 in favor of the Galacticos. A special mention goes to Álvaro Carreras, who executed his task of neutralizing Lamine Yamal impeccably. The Bellingham-Mbappé partnership, which clinched the victory for the club, continues to evolve and poses a lethal threat to opponents. Xabi Alonso demonstrated his tactical flexibility and readiness to concede possession situationally if it simplifies the team's transition from defense and creates scoring opportunities.

Valencia Team Overview

🟠 It seems Carlos Corberan is losing his grip on the internal situation at the club as the team steadily sinks. Currently, Valencia sit 18th in the table with just 9 points to their name. The "Bats" have failed to secure a win in their last five fixtures. When it comes to their away performances, the "Oranges" have yet to claim a victory in this season's La Liga on the road, recording 2 draws and 3 losses. Moreover, Valencia concede an average of 2.2 goals per away game, ranking 19th in the league for this statistic. How competitive Carlos Corberan's side will be at the Santiago Bernabeu remains an intriguing question.

📌 Earlier this week, Valencia began their Copa del Rey campaign by defeating Maracena 5-0 in the first round. Even a victory over a semi-professional side might give the players the boost they need for better performances in the national championship. However, last weekend, the "Oranges" disappointed with their home performance against Villarreal, suffering a 0-2 defeat. Carlos Corberan's tactical plan, which relies on rapid transitions through vertical passes, fell apart. The "Yellow Submarine" defended with a mid-block and easily handled the attacking pressure from the "Bats".

Latest news

Real Madrid

🎤 Ahead of the upcoming La Liga fixtures, Xabi Alonso spoke with journalists: "El Clasico was just the beginning. We're pleased with how our process is unfolding. On Wednesday, we held a meeting with the entire team. Vinicius was impeccable, speaking sincerely and from the heart. The matter is settled. I'm very happy with Vinicius — this incident is in the past. Will there be any consequences for him? No, absolutely none. In El Clasico, the players were incredibly motivated. They sensed the game beforehand as if predicting the events. When we play so cohesively, we become a truly strong team. I'm not trying to impose my ideas. It's important for me to be close to the players and build genuine relationships with them. I explain each player's role and understand they are all different. Yes, I'm demanding, but I strive to maintain closeness and mutual understanding."

❌ Among Real's unavailable players for the upcoming match are Dani Carvajal (knee injury), Antonio Rüdiger (hip injury), and Andriy Lunin (suspension). David Alaba's readiness for the match remains uncertain due to a leg injury.

Valencia

📰 Despite a series of unsatisfactory results, Spanish media report that Carlos Corberan's job at Valencia is not under threat: "His position is secure for the upcoming matches, and he can request winter reinforcements in positions he deems necessary, and these requests will be considered." The upcoming match against Real Madrid will be significant for Hugo Duro. The Valencia forward and former Real player has achieved outstanding results in matches against his former club, scoring 5 goals in 8 domestic competition appearances. Scoring in last season's victory at the Bernabeu, Hugo Duro became the third player in club history—after Pasieguito (1951–1952 season) and Gorostiza (1941–1942 season)—to score against both Real and Barcelona in home and away matches within a single season.

❌ Valencia's injury list includes Mouctar Diakhaby (hamstring injury), Dimitri Foulquier (leg injury), Largie Ramazani (muscle injury), Filip Ugrinic (muscle injury), and Lucas Beltran (leg injury).

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

🟨 Yellow Card Prediction

Head-to-head clashes between Real Madrid and Valencia are known for their intense atmosphere and fierce competition. In 5 out of the last 6 encounters, there have been at least 5 yellow cards shown. On average, these matches see about 5.2 bookings. We suggest considering a bet on total yellow cards over 3.5.

⚽ Goal Prediction

Let's focus on Real Madrid's impressive scoring record this season – in 5 of their last 7 matches, they've scored at least 3 goals. Interestingly, a similar trend is evident in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings. Given both teams' determination to prove themselves, we anticipate a high-scoring affair in their upcoming clash. Our choice is total goals over 3.

🚩 Corner Prediction

In head-to-head matchups, Real Madrid have a significant advantage in corner kicks, averaging 6.9 compared to Valencia's 4.3. This season, Los Blancos continue to earn a high number of corners, around 5.8 per game. With their potent attacking line, it's reasonable to expect them to create numerous threats from the flanks. We recommend betting on Real Madrid's individual total corners over 6.5.

Valencia are struggling to secure results away from home this season, and it's worth noting that over the last 17 years, the "Bats" have only managed to defeat their opponent at the Santiago Bernabéu once. On the flip side, Real Madrid are highly effective on their home turf and have yet to drop points in the national league there. Our editorial team anticipates a dominant performance from the hosts, predicting a convincing 4-1 victory for them. The key bet is Real Madrid to win with a -1.5 handicap.