Sunday 04/05/2014, 21:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 36, Real Madrid vs Valencia
Real Madrid vs Valencia Betting Preview
Both Real Madrid and Valencia played a European cup semifinal over the week, but results couldn't be more different. Real won by four goals to none away from home and booked a place in the final, while Valencia allowed a late minute goal that stripped them of the chance to reach the final stage of Europa League. The two teams meet tonight in a game that only matters for the hosts, while still in the race for a Primera Division title.
Real Madrid vs Valencia Betting Odds
Real Madrid 1.15, Draw 10.40, Valencia 19.00
Real Madrid vs Valencia Betting Tips
Real Madrid is trailing the leader by six points and even though they have a game in hand, only a complete meltdown from Atletico can make them champions once again. It is very likely for them to win all three remaining games and with the Champions League final three weeks from now, they won't have any reasons to keep players rested.
Two of the remaining games will be played on the road, with this match being the perfect opportunity for the fans to celebrate the recent victory in the most important European competition. At the same time, the match against Valencia comes only a few days after the difficult confrontation in Munich and not all players are completely recovered.
Arbeloa, Khedira and Rodriguez are still mending their injuries and none of them are expected to return tonight. Due to the fact that the match against Bayern was a one-sided affair, Real Madrid didn't have to push players to their limits and prevented further injuries.
The visitors will be traveling to the nation's capital with the same four players sidelined, and their morale shattered after the shocking elimination from Europa League. Everything was going so well for Valencia who scored three goals but then everything went down the drain when Sevilla scored in the fourth minute of overtime.
Key Facts
- Valencia has a tradition of rising to the occasion when playing against the best Spanish teams and they are highly motivated regardless of their place in the standings.
- Real Madrid won most of its home games without conceding a goal and they've got what it takes to limit the proportions of the score.
Real Madrid vs Valencia Bilbao Betting Prediction
It will be hard for Valencia to rebound after the huge letdown, but it is worth keeping in mind that they actually won the game by two goals. The entire team played very well and hadn't it been for the late goal, they would now celebrating another Europa League final. Real Madrid will probably win this game, but it is hard to believe that they will cover the -2.5 goals spread, so the odds of 1.90 offered by Pinnacle Sports are simply too good to turn down.
Bet: Valencia +2.5 goals @ 1.90 with Pinnacle Sports
