Valencia vs Real Madrid prediction 08.02.2026 | La Liga

Valenacia's results have consistently declined in recent seasons. However, they weren't really in danger of relegation, something that changed this season. The Bats are currently in 16th place with 23 points from 22 rounds - only one point away from the danger zone! Bookmakers are far from confident about their survival, offering odds between 4.00 and 4.35 for Valencia to be relegated and rating them as the third-most likely team to go down. Their biggest weakness has been their away form. At the moment, Valencia have the largest home-and-away split in La Liga, with a 1.00-point gap.

After a 2:1 loss against Athletic Bilbao and elimination from the Copa del Rey, coach Carlos Corberán spoke to the media. He said they are disappointed and hurt, describing the result as a blow because they wanted to reach the semifinals. The coach said they failed to take advantage of playing at Mestalla nd didn't convert their chances. 

With the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso, most football fans expected a lot from Real Madrid this season. Unfortunately, Los Blancos weren't as consistent as expected, and the 44-year-old was sacked in mid-January, following their Super Cup loss to Barcelona. The appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa did little to stabilize the team, as Los Blancos were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Albacete and slipped to ninth place in the Champions League league phase after losing their final match, forcing them into an additional knockout-round tie. On the other hand, Los Blancos won three La Liga games and are only one point behind 1st-placed Barcelona. 

After a 2:1 win against Rayo Vallecano, coach Álvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media. He said he isn't a magician who can suddenly fix everything and that they need consistency, hard work, and commitment rather than just quality on the pitch. The coach noted the quality alone isn't enough to win games.