Valencia vs FC Barcelona: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 14, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Modified at :December 27, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Los Ches host Blaugrana at Mestalla in this thrilling weekend contest in LaLiga!

LaLiga is back with another big game at our hands. It’s Barcelona travelling to Mestalla to play against Valencia to climb up the table. Both the teams have some significant world footballers playing for their sides. Xavi’s team has just come up after losing two games in a row in both LaLiga and UEFA Champions League and the fans are expecting to win this game for sure. Valencia are eyeing to get into the upper half of the table after defeating tough opponents of Catalan. It’s a game to watch out for!

Kick-off

Sunday, 17th December 2023, 01:30 AM IST; 08:00 PM GMT

Location: Mestalla Stadium

Form

Valencia (in all competitions): L-D-L-W-L

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-L

Players to watch for

Hugo Duro – Valencia

Initially coming from Real Madrid on loan and now playing full time as a main Valencia striker, Hugo Duro has been nothing short of extraordinary. He has been a key player in Valencia’s attacking strength. He has already netted the goal 7 times in the matches he has played so far along with 2 assists. He would be the one to watch for by the vulnerable FCB defense.

Robert Lewandowski – FC Barcelona

Lewandowski is arguably Barcelona’s main man in the front line. He has scored in all competitions, even though he is not in his best form. The coaching staff and fans will have high expectations from him after seeing FCB losing two games in a row. His finishing and playmaking ability makes him a dangerous player to be watched out for!

Match facts

Valencia have never lost six straight against Barcelona in their top division history, and they have already lost their last five LaLiga matches against them.
In their previous 13 LaLiga visits to clubs from Comunidad Valenciana, Barcelona have never lost.
Valencia have lost its previous three La Liga home games against Barcelona. Also, they have lost its last two LaLiga games and has not won any of its previous four.

Injury and team news

Valencia is currently dealing with injuries to Amallah and Almeida, who has a back issue & their anticipated recovery dates are unknown. The injuries to ter Stegen, Alonso, and I. Martínez present challenges for FC Barcelona, the away team. The depth of both teams is put to the test by these injuries, which also affect key positions and create concern for their next games.

Head-to-head

Matches: 59

Valencia: 12

FC Barcelona: 31

Draws: 16

Predicted lineup for Valencia vs FC Barcelona

Valencia Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili; Thierry, Mosquera, Paulista, Gaya; Pepelu, Guerra; Canos, Lopez, Perez; Hugo Duro

FC Barcelona Predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Inaki Pena; Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Pedri, Oriol Romeu, Fermin; Yamal, Lewandowski, Ferran

Match prediction for Valencia vs FC Barcelona

The match between Valencia and FC Barcelona is going to be a hotly contested one. Both teams are highly capable with Barcelona under slight pressure after losing to Girona in the last game. Valencia are playing at their home and they have a slight advantage. But given the quality players that Barcelona have, they may win this game in a tightly contested La Liga game.

Prediction: Valencia 1 – 2 FC Barcelona

Telecast

India – JioCinema

UK – Viaplay Sports 1

US – fuboTV

Nigeria – GoTV, SuperSport

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