Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Blaugrana looking to secure three vital points as they take on Los Che in a crucial LaLiga clash.

Hansi Flick’s men are set to go head-to-head against Valencia in their next LaLiga match on January 27. LaLiga 2024-25 title battle is close between Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Although Barca are still behind seven points, they still have a lot of fight left. On the other hand, Valencia are in the relegation spot and will be looking for three points to get out of it.

Barca are doing good overall but when we talk about LaLiga, they recently lost a couple of games. One against Atletico Madrid and the other against Leganes. Barca were held to a 1-1 draw against Getafe in their last LaLiga outing.

Hansi Flick will be under pressure at home against Valencia. Securing three points will be the most essential thing for Blaugrana as it will bring them closer to the table toppers Real Madrid.

Valencia have only been able to clinch three wins till now in the LaLiga 2024-25 campaign. This is going to be a tough challenge for the visitors.

Kick Off:

Monday, January 27, 1:30 AM IST

Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

The goal machine is ready 🤖⚽ #BarçaValencia pic.twitter.com/1ezCCGL9f0

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 25, 2025

Form

Barcelona: W-W-W-D-W

Valencia: L-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Raphinha (Barcelona)

Even though Robert Lewandowski is the top scorer of LaLiga 2024-25 season, Raphinha has shown that he is an important asset and a clutch player. The Brazil international has shown that he can step up when required. Raphinha scored an important brace against Benfica in the UCL 2024-25 match helping his side secure a 5-4 win over the Portuguese side.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

The Spanish striker Hugo Duro has scored a total of six goals and has provided a couple of assists for Valencia in 17 LaLiga matches. Duro also helped Valencia secure three important points after scoring the match-winner against Real Sociedad. The match against Barcelona is going to be an important and a tough one for Valencia. Hugo Duro can step up and lead Valencia to a win with his goal-scoring abilities.

Match Facts

• Barcelona have emerged victorious in seven of their last eight matches against Valencia in LaLiga.
• Blaugrana have not lost to Valencia since April 2016.
• Hansi Flick’s Barca have not won any of their last four LaLiga matches.

Barcelona vs Valencia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @2/9 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @20/23 Betfair Sportsbook
• Raphinha to score @17/4 betway

Injury and Team News

Barcelona will be without the services Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inigo Martinez.

Valencia will miss out on the services of Mouctar Diakhaby and Thierry Correia due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 52

Barcelona won: 27

Valencia won: 8

Draws: 17

Predicted Line-up

Barcelona (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Lopez, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Valencia (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili (GK); Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Guerra, Barrenechea; Rioja, Almeida, Lopez; Duro

Match Prediction

With Barcelona’s current form, Hansi Flick’s men should go on to win the match in a dominating fashion. Valencia might have pulled off an upset but the odds of Barca winning are much higher because of their strong and properly linked-up team.

Prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Valencia

Telecast

India: GXR World

UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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