The Matchday 4 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Valencia will take place on September 14 at the Johan Cruyff Stadium. Barcelona vs. Valencia: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans played their first three matches of the new championship away from home. They first defeated Mallorca (3-0) and Levante (3-2), and in the last round, they drew with Rayo Vallecano (1-1). With 7 points, Hans Flick's side is in 4th place. Notably, Barcelona has won 9 of their last 11 games in La Liga (1 draw and 1 loss). Interestingly, the upcoming match will be held at the reserve team's stadium, which holds only 6,000 spectators.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Barcelona's last 8 league matches.
- Barcelona has won 9 of their last 11 home games in La Liga.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the club's last 6 home matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Barcelona (4-3-3)
Joan Garcia – Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alex Balde, Eric Garcia – Dani Olmo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong – Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha Dias.
Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, defender Alex Balde, forward Lamine Yamal, as well as midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Gavi, will miss out due to injuries.
Valencia
In the last round, the team secured their first victory in the current La Liga season. Playing at home, Valencia defeated Getafe 3-0. It's worth noting that this victory ended a 5-match winless streak in La Liga (2 draws and 3 losses). Valencia is in 9th place in the standings.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 8 of Valencia's last 11 league matches.
- Valencia has not conceded more than one goal in their last 7 La Liga games.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 away matches in La Liga (2 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Julen Aguirrezabala – Cesar Tárrega, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jesus Vazquez, Dimitri Foulquier – Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, Baptist Santamaria, Diego Lopez – Arnaut Danjuma, Hugo Duro.
Match Prediction: Barcelona vs. Valencia
The Catalans are already two points behind Real Madrid, and it's crucial for them not to fall behind their main rival. Therefore, they are solely focused on securing 3 points in the upcoming match. Barcelona knows how to play against Valencia. In their last 9 head-to-head encounters, Barcelona has won 8 times with just 1 draw. At home, the Catalans have a 4-match winning streak against Valencia in La Liga.
Despite Barcelona's overwhelming advantage, Valencia often finds the net against them. In the last 20 league encounters, Barcelona managed to keep a clean sheet only twice. Both teams scored in 17 of the last 20 head-to-head meetings in La Liga. Hans Flick's side has conceded in 5 of their last 6 home games in La Liga, while Valencia has scored in 10 of their last 12 away matches in La Liga.
My prediction – Home Win and Both Teams to Score – Yes
