La Liga 2025/26: Valencia vs Real Madrid Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup
Real Madrid (2nd) travels to the Mestalla to face Valencia (16th) tonight, aiming for a seventh consecutive league win. With Barcelona leading by just one point, any slip-up could derail the Madridistas' title charge.
Match Facts
Real Madrid is currently on a six-match winning run in La Liga, scoring at least twice in each of those games.
Despite their lower ranking, Valencia is unbeaten in their last six home matches at the Mestalla (W2, D4).
Real Madrid is missing Vinícius Júnior (suspension), Rodrygo (injury), and Jude Bellingham (hamstring). Valencia is without goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala and defender Mouctar Diakhaby.
Kylian Mbappé enters the match in sensational form, having scored 22 goals this season and finding the net in his last five official appearances.
Real Madrid won the reverse fixture 4-0 earlier this season, though they have historically found the Mestalla a difficult venue to navigate.
Predicted Lineup
Valencia (4-4-2): Dimitrievski; Foulquier, Cömert, Copete, Gayà; Rioja, Ugrinic, Pepelu, Danjuma; Beltrán, Hugo Duro.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouaméni; Mastantuono, Güler, Brahim Díaz; Mbappé.
Prediction of AI
While Real Madrid’s injury list is extensive—missing three of their most potent attackers—their collective depth and the clinical form of Kylian Mbappé remain intimidating. Valencia will likely stay compact and look for Hugo Duro on the counter, but Madrid’s momentum under Álvaro Arbeloa is expected to carry them to a narrow victory.
Score Prediction: Valencia 1 - 2 Real Madrid.
Kick Off Time?
Competition: La Liga (Matchday 23)
Kick-off (GMT): 20:00, Sunday 8 February 2026
Stadium, location: Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
How to Watch in Spain, UK and US?
In Spain: Live on DAZN LaLiga, Orange TV, and Movistar+.
In the UK: Broadcast on Premier Sports 1 and available to stream via Disney+.
In the US: Stream live on ESPN+ and Fubo, with Spanish coverage on ESPN Deportes.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
