Valencia vs FC Barcelona Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | LaLiga 2024-25

Blaugrana to travel to Valencia to play their first game of new LaLiga season.

Spanish giants FC Barcelona are all set to lock horns with hosts Valencia CF for their LaLiga 2024-25 campaign opener. This game will be genius tactician Hansi Flick’s first time featuring in Spanish football during his managerial career.

Valencia CF haven’t impressed in the past few games. The club also had a below-par season last time, finishing ninth in the league. Now Ruben Baraja and his side will look to shock the visitors and kick-start their aim to improve their tally.

The Blaugrana started their pre-season journey with a bang, winning against clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, the club faced a shocking defeat against AS Monaco, letting the Joan Gamper Trophy slip off their hands in the last match. They will hope to start the league journey on a good note, desiring to snatch the title from defending champions and arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 17 August at 8:30 PM UK

Sunday, 18 August at 1:00 AM IST

Location: Mestalla Stadium, Valencia.

Form

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

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

Players to Watch:

Hugo Guillamon (Valencia)

The 24-year-old defensive midfielder will need to perform at his level best in the campaign opener. Knowing FC Barcelona’s famous playing style, one can expect them to dominate the midfield. Guillamon needs to block every chance the opponents create.

The No. 6 has featured in 30 games for Valencia CF last season, of which 26 were in LaLiga. Ruben Baraja has kept faith in him and will hope he delivers.

Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

Lewandowski might have been the third-highest scorer in LaLiga last season, but he has surely not matched the baggage of expectations he carries. The star Polish striker is known for his quality finishes, but Barca have suffered a lot for his poor habit of failing to convert good chances.

He was also at fault when FC Barcelona got beaten by AC Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy in the last game. The 35-year-old needs to prove that he is good at other segments of football too and not just finishing, where he fails very often now.

Match Facts:

• This will be Hansi Flick’s first LaLiga game.
• Valencia have not won ten of their last 11 games.
• FC Barcelona have not lost in 17 of their last 19 away games.

Valencia vs FC Barcelona: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: FC Barcelona to win this game – 1.73 odds with Bet365
• Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – 1.82 odds with Betano
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 1.77 odds with Betway

Injury & Team News

Valencia CF are struggling with a lot of injuries. Fran Perez, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jaume Domenech and star player Jose Gaya are unavailable owing to injuries. Goalie Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to leave the club, so he is also not expected to be a part.

FC Barcelona are also trying to cope with a lot of injuries, Gavi, Ansu Fati, Ronald Araujo, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong are all out of this game. The club haven’t yet registered Dani Olmo. Flick is likely to bank on some youngster for the opener.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 51

Valencia wins – 8

FC Barcelona wins – 26

Draws – 17

Predicted Lineup

Valencia predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Dimitrievski (GK); Correia, Mosquera, Tarrega, Ozkacar; Lopez, Guillamon, Guerra, Canos; Almeida; Duro

FC Barcelona predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ter Stegen (GK); Kounde, Christensen, Cubarsi, Balde; Gundogan, Casado, Torre; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Match Prediction for Valencia vs FC Barcelona

Owing to their superior quality and better form, FC Barcelona are expected to have an easy win over Valencia CF. However, Barca’s inconsistent defence and some good counter-attacks from the hosts might make the Cules concede a goal in the game.

Prediction: Valencia 1-3 FC Barcelona

Telecast for Valencia vs FC Barcelona

India: GXR World website

UK: LaLigaTV, Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports Player

USA: ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes

Nigeria: SuperSport

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