Where to watch Valencia vs Real Madrid live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, lineups, La Liga match prediction

Real Madrid will look to move to the top of the table when they travel to Valencia for a La Liga clash on Friday.

Valencia are winless in their last four league matches. They will be heading into this competition on the back of back-to-back draws against Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves. With just 12 points from 17 games, Corberan’s side are currently in the relegation division.

On the other hand, Los Blancos are just one point behind the leaders, Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid secured a convincing 4-2 win against Sevilla in their La Liga clash. Ancelotti’s side are unbeaten in their last five games across all competitions. They will look to keep this streak going when they face Valencia in an away game.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Valencia vs Real Madrid live stream, tv channel

How to watch this La Liga match in the US:

• TV channel: —
• Live stream: ESPN+Fubo, DirecTV Stream

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States in English. Streaming options are available at ESPN+.

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When does Valencia vs. Real Madrid?

This La Liga clash takes place at Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain and gets started Friday, January 3 on 21:00 local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the US:

	Date	Kickoff time
eastern time	Friday, January 3	15:00
Central time	Friday, January 3	14:00
Mountain time	Friday, January 3	13:00
Pacific Time	Friday, January 3	12:00

Valencia vs Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news

This clash will mark the first assignment for Carlos Corberan, who joined Valencia after leaving West Bromwich Albion to replace Ruben Baraja.

The host will miss the services of Thierry Correia (ligament), Giorgi Mamardashvili (thigh), Jose Luis Gaya (hoarding), Mouctar Diakhaby (ligament), and Rafa Mir (muscles) with their respective injuries. Midfielder Fran Perez is still doubtful for this match due to his muscle injury.

There is another disappointing news for the hosts: the midfielder Pepelu misses this competition due to a one-match ban after picking up his 5th yellow card against Alaves.

Valencia predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Marmasahvili (GK) — Folquier, Mosquera, Guillamon, Rioja — Guerra, Barrenechea — Canos, Almeida, Lopez — Duro.

Damaged: Correia, Mir, Mamardashvili, Gaya, Diakhaby, Perez (doubtful)
Suspended: Pepelu

For the visitors, Vinicius Junior returns for this clash after missing the last match against Sevilla due to a one-match ban.

However, Ancelotti could make some crucial changes to the side ahead of the Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup trip to Saudi Arabia.

David Alaba has been doing well in his recovery training from his knee injury, but Dani Carvajal and Your Militao are out for the season with their respective ligament injuries. Ferland Mendy likely to get a start against Valencia.

Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Courtois (GK) – Vazquez, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy – Modric, Bellingham, Valverde – Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Damaged: Alaba, Carvajal, Militao
Suspended: No

Valencia vs Real Madrid Forecast

Real Madrid have done phenomenally well this season; they currently sit second in the rankings. But it is worth mentioning that Real Madrid have not won an away match against Valencia in the last three years.

Los Ches are having a rollercoaster season, but their achievements cannot be understated. It will be interesting to see if Corberan’s modern gameplay can bring anything new to the site. We are backing Los Blancos to win this match.

• Forecast: Real Madrid 2-1 Valencia

La Liga match schedule this week

All times ET

Friday, January 3

• Valencia vs. Real Madrid (15:00)