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 all three of their opening matches of the new championship away. They first defeated Mallorca (3-0) and Levante (3-2), then drew with Rayo Vallecano (1-1) in the last round. With 7 points, Hans Flick's team 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 has a capacity of only 6,000 spectators.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of the last 8 matches of the Catalans in the league.
- Barcelona has won 9 of their last 11 home games in La Liga.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 home matches of the club 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, and midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Gavi will miss the game 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 is 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 games.
- Valencia has not conceded more than one goal in their last 7 La Liga matches.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 away games in La Liga (2 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Valencia (4-4-2)
Julen Agirrezabala – Cesar Tárrega, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jesús Vázquez, Dimitri Foulquier – Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, Baptist Santamaria, Diego López – Arnaut Danjuma, Hugo Duro.
Referee
Guillermo Cuadra (Spain)
Matches – 21 (La Liga, 2024/2025);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 85;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.0;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 29%.
Barcelona vs. Valencia: Match Prediction
The Catalans are already trailing Real Madrid by two points, and it is crucial for them not to fall behind their main competitor. Therefore, they are determined to secure 3 points in the upcoming match. Barcelona knows how to play against Valencia, having won 8 of the last 9 head-to-head encounters with just 1 draw. Moreover, they have a four-match winning streak against Valencia at home in La Liga.
Despite Barcelona's overwhelming advantage, Valencia often finds the net against them. In the last 20 league meetings, Barcelona has kept a clean sheet only twice. Both teams have scored in 17 of the last 20 head-to-head encounters in La Liga. Additionally, 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 the league.
My prediction – Barcelona to win and both teams to score – Yes
