
Real Madrid return to La Liga with a spring in their step having beaten Barcelona last time out - and return to centre stage looking to brush Valencia to one side.
Nathan Joyes takes a closer look at the La Liga clash and provides his best betting tip and some of the best La Liga betting markets and odds.
Real Madrid opened up a five point lead after 10 matches when beating Barcelona 2-1 last weekend.
Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham was enough to put some breathing room between themselves and Hansi Flick's side at the top of the table.
Having now won five games in a row across all competitions, it's safe to say Los Blancos have found their rhythm - and a win against Valencia would see them secure 10 straight wins at the Bernabeu across all competitions.
The only negative from their win over Barcelona was the reaction from Vinicius Junior who reacted poorly after being subbed with 20 minutes left to play. It's up to Alonso to keep his superstars happy - sometimes easier said than done.
Still, Real Madrid are ticking along very well - and they should have no issues against Valencia.
That's because the visitors arrive winless in their last five La Liga matches. A 5-0 win against Maracena in the Copa Del Rey won't have boosted their confidence too much, especially after defeats against Villarreal, Girona and Real Oviedo.
Valencia are in big trouble already - and having not won away from home since May (Las Palmas) - fans will be concerned about their trip to the capital.
Key players remain sidelined. Valencia will face Real Madrid without Filip Ugrinic, Largie Ramazani, Dimitri Foulquier and Mouctar Diakhaby. It's difficult to know where their next three points are coming from, but it would be a huge shock if it's this weekend.
Valencia beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu last season 2-1. Vinicius Jr missed a first half penalty before Hugo Duro scored a shock 95th minute winner to pinch the points. That was the first time Valencia had beaten Real Madrid away - in any competition - since 2008.
With Real Madrid flying at present and Valencia scrambling for points in La Liga, the hosts should extend their winning run. However, at short odds, Nathan Joyes provides his best bet with slightly more value. Let's take a look at the La Liga betting market for this clash.
Real Madrid (1/5 with Betfred) are clear favourites to easily brush Valencia aside - and it's difficult to argue with that outcome.
However, the hosts should have the killer instinct within them to make sure this game is over before half-time. In all three of Valencia's away defeats this season they have been losing at half-time, and that adds plenty more juice to Real Madrid's price.
It's impossible to ignore Kylian Mbappe who has scored in 12 of his last 13 matches for club and country - including against Barcelona at home last weekend. With Vinicius Junior potentially sitting out - and this is a fixture in which he can let bother him - it's best to stick with Madrid's main man.
Valencia (14/1 with Betano) may have beaten Real Madrid last season - but lightning rarely strikes twice, and this is a side completely out of sorts - especially away from home.
Real Madrid can head into the half-time break in front - and if Mbappe doesn't get on the scoresheet it will be a big surprise.
TIP: Real Madrid to be leading at HT and Kylian Mbappe to score at 10/11 with BetMGM.
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