Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Barcelona and Valencia who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Barcelona are out to consolidate their place inside the top four of the LaLiga table, when stepping up against Valencia for a match on Sunday. Valencia no doubt have a surprise in mind, but a win for Barcelona nevertheless seems the likely outcome.
Sitting two places behind the top of the table, Barcelona claimed 39 points after 20 rounds. Meanwhile, Valencia amassed 16 points and rank as number 19 in the LaLiga at the moment.
Team form: Barcelona vs Valencia
Barcelona Form
In their last three matches, Barcelona won 5-1 against Real Betis, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Getafe. They were back on top last time out, defeating Benfica 4-5. Barcelona won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored 11 and conceded seven goals.
Valencia Form
Valencia look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Eldense by 0-2, before drawing 1-1 with Sevilla. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Real Sociedad by a 1-0 scoreline. Valencia didn’t manage a single away win in their last six LaLiga matches, but managed four draws, while suffering two defeats. They conceded six and scored four goals themselves.
Betting stats and facts for Barcelona and Valencia
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Barcelona and Valencia. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Barcelona have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 7 Barcelona matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Barcelona matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Valencia have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Barcelona vs Valencia
It has been a great season for Raphinha so far as he currently has 11 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net three times in his last six games, leaving Barcelona hoping he delivers against Valencia this coming Sunday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.
Betting markets: Barcelona vs Valencia
Full-time result
Barcelona won seven of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing three times. Valencia won four of their last 10 games away from home, with four draws and two defeats as well. Barcelona have not lost to Valencia in 9 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Barcelona scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Valencia scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Valencia managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Valencia have scored in 3 consecutive league meetings with Barcelona.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Barcelona’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Valencia, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Amazingly, Barcelona failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches.
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