Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 38 match between Valencia and Barcelona and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Valencia welcome Barcelona on Saturday in the LaLiga, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 38 match.
Sitting top of the table, Barcelona claimed 94 points after 37 rounds, while Valencia have amassed 46 points. This ranks the latter as number 9 in the LaLiga before the next round.
Team form: Valencia vs Barcelona
Valencia Form
Valencia are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Athletic Club 0-1, and then drawing 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano. They were back as winners when they defeated Real Sociedad 3-4. Valencia won three of their previous six matches at Estadio Mestalla in the LaLiga. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring nine goals to nine against.
Barcelona Form
The results have been up and down for Barcelona, who beat Real Madrid by 2-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Deportivo Alaves, before claiming a victory in a 3-1 game against Real Betis. Barcelona claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in eight goals, whilst conceding five.
Betting stats and facts for Valencia and Barcelona
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Valencia and Barcelona played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 10 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Valencia home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 8 Barcelona away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Barcelona away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Barcelona matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Barcelona have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Barcelona have won 6 of the last 8 matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
In-form players: Valencia vs Barcelona
It has been a great season for Lamine Yamal who bagged 16 for his club so far and bringing that kind of form to the table is crucial for the success of Barcelona.
Popular markets: Valencia vs Barcelona
Full-time result
Valencia won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Mestalla. They drew two and lost four as well, while Barcelona won six of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost three. Barcelona have beaten Valencia in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Valencia scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Barcelona scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Barcelona will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Saturday with Valencia managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Barcelona have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Valencia when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Valencia, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Barcelona, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches.
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