Match Preview: Real Madrid vs Valladolid. The match for Round 2 of La Liga 2024/25 will take place at 22:00 on August 25. RecSport analyzes team news and score predictions.
Form Analysis
Real Madrid had a disappointing 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their season opener, with their high-value attack failing to impress. However, they have extended their unbeaten run in La Liga to 33 games and will surely aim for a win when they return to the Bernabeu.
In contrast, Valladolid started the season with a 1-0 victory against Espanyol at home. However, their chances of earning points in Madrid are slim, especially given their poor head-to-head record.
Head-to-Head History
Real Madrid has been dominant in their encounters with Valladolid, winning 69 of 107 matches across all competitions and losing only 16. Raúl and Alfredo Di Stefano both had excellent scoring records against Valladolid, with 18 and 17 goals respectively.
Real Madrid is on a five-match winning streak against Valladolid, including a 6-0 victory in their last encounter at the Bernabeu in April 2023. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in that match. Valladolid has not won against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu since May 2000.
Team News
Real Madrid will be missing Bellingham, Alaba, and Camavinga due to injuries, and Ferland Mendy is suspended. Valladolid will also be without Andre Ferreira due to suspension and Kenedy and Tuhami due to injuries.
Projected Line-ups
- Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Brahim Diaz; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
- Valladolid (4-2-3-1): Hein; Perez, Comert, Sanchez, Rosa; Meseguer, Juric; Biuk, Ndiaye, Moro; Latasa
Prediction
According to former player Fernando Morientes, Real Madrid is expected to secure a convincing win against Valladolid. Sports Mole’s supercomputer predicts a 53.77% chance of a Real Madrid victory, with Valladolid having a 23.35% chance of causing an upset.
Predicted Score: 4-0.