Barcelona vs Valencia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Modified at :April 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Barcelona are fighting for the second place

In a battle for LaLiga bragging rights, second-placed Barcelona host eighth-placed Valencia on Monday. The Catalans are smarting from a narrow defeat to Real Madrid, but young guns like Ferran Lopez Martin and Andreas Christensen have impressed this season.

Valencia, meanwhile, are a team of contrasts, having recently fallen to Real Betis. Los Ches will be aware of the threat that awaits them at Olimpic Lluis Companys, but their bravery will be tested. Though Barcelona are favourites, Valencia’s unpredictability could cause an upset. This clash promises fireworks.

Kick-off:

Monday: 29th April 2024, 8:00 PM GMT

Tuesday: 30th April 2024, 12:30 AM IST

Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Form

Barcelona (in La Liga): W-W-W-W-L

Valencia (in La Liga): L-D-W-W-L

Players to watch

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Young star Lamine Yamal terrorizes defences from the right wing. His technical mastery and close control make him a threat in any attack. Despite playing wide, he cuts inside to unleash his left foot. More than a scorer, his decision-making and dribbling connect teammates with short passes, long balls, and pinpoint crosses.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

At just 24, Hugo Duro has become a key figure for Valencia, consistently contributing to victories with crucial goals. His composure in the box and clinical finishing have translated to 12 goals and 2 assists this season. Duro’s ability to hold up play also creates space for teammates, further boosting Valencia’s attacking threat.

Match facts

Barcelona are third in La Liga in goals scored (64), while Valencia ranks third in goals conceded (34)
Valencia have a differential of +1 while Barca have a +27 goal difference.

Barcelona vs Valencia: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Barcelona to win – 9/2 Betfair
Tip 2: Lewandowski to score first goal – 100/30 BETFRED
Tip 3: Over 4 goals – 3/1 VBet

Injury and team news

Barcelona grapples with another blow as Frenkie de Jong faces a season-ending ankle injury, joining Gavi and Alejandro Balde on the sidelines. Despite concerns, Pedri is poised to replace De Jong in midfield. Joao Cancelo is expected to maintain his left-back position despite recent struggles.

Valencia contends with defensive setbacks as Mouctar Diakhaby and Jose Gaya are ruled out due to injuries. Striker Roman Yaremchuk remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. With an unchanged squad from their last match, Sergi Canos could vie for a starting role after replacing Fran Perez in the previous game.

Head-to-head

Matches: 60

Barcelona: 31

Valencia: 12

Draws: 17

Predicted lineups

FC Barcelona predicted lineup

Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Cancelo; Pedri, Christensen, Gundogan; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Valencia CF predicted lineup

Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Ozkacar, Vazquez; Canos, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez; Duro, Almeida

Match prediction

Both teams will be looking to overcome defeat after a poor showing in their respective last games. But at home, Barcelona will be looking to enforce their reign upon Valencia with a win.

Prediction: Barcelona 3 – 1 Valencia

Telecast

India – JioCinema, Sports 18

UK – Viaplay, LaLigaTV

US – ESPN+, ESPN, ESPN Deportes

Nigeria – SuperSport 7, Canal +Sport

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