Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid possible line-ups, team news, and preview

After an impressive come in their last La Liga game against Real Betis, Real Madrid will be hoping to continue with that winning form heading to the game against Valladolid at home.

Team news
Toni Kroos and Mariano Diaz will miss the Real Valladolid clash while Eder Militao is doubtful. However, Marcelo is back and Eden Hazard could feature as well.

Stats to know
• Real Madrid have won their last 7 home matches in La Liga. Real Valladolid have lost their last 3 away matches.

• Madrid have won 9 of their last 11 matches against Valladolid in all competitions.

• There have been 2 goals or less scored in 11 of Valladolid's last 13 league games.

Probable Real Madrid line-up

4-3-3: Courtois; Mendy, Ramos, Varane, Carvajal; Modric, Casemiro, Odegaard; Hazard, Benzema, Rodrygo.

Score predictions

WhoScored's Simon Harrison: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Valladolid

"Real Madrid got their first win of the season at the weekend against Real Betis, but it required VAR controversy to squeeze to a late penalty winner. Real Valladolid have drawn two of their first three league matches of the season and pride themselves on organisation over attacking flair."

Sports Mole's Daniel Lewis: Real Madrid 3-0 Real Valladolid

"Madrid have not quite clicked into gear yet but they enter this first home fixture of the campaign as strong favourites. Valladolid tend to struggle on their travels and we are going with a routine victory for the champions on Wednesday."

 Form guide (La Liga)

Real Madrid: DW

Real Valladolid: DLD

Quotes from the manager
Zinedine Zidane: "The VAR benefits Madrid? Same talk as always. The referees decisions were just. It was said that we don't score, we scored three [vs Betis]. The players have given everything. It was a complicated pitch and I am happy."