Barcelona, still in search of a first league win in four games, will host Valencia at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday in what is expected to be a feisty La Liga clash.
The Catalans, 3rd on the league log, are chasing the league title and have been in scintillating form anywhere else but in the league, while Valencia aims to escape the relegation zone.
🔴Barca Look to Get Back to✔️ Winning Ways| Home Win = 1.21💵
Barcelona have won five of their last six matches and yet, none of them has been in the Spanish Laliga. Hansi Flick’s men seem to be the best team in the world everywhere else but in the Laliga, going winless in their last four Laliga games.
The Baulgrana will look to change that very embarrassing statistic when they face a Valencia side that looks like they are on the resurgence on Sunday. To do that though, they would have to defend better than they did in their thrilling 4-5 win in the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
🤍Valencia Fight for Survival ✔️Continues | Away Win = 13.18💵
Valencia enters this clash in a dire position, sitting 19th in the league standings. However, their form has improved recently, with three wins in their last six matches, including two consecutive victories, as they continue their fight to beat the relegation drop.
Despite their mini-revival, history is not on their side. Valencia have not beaten Barcelona since 2020, and the daunting task of overcoming a superior opponent may prove too much for them, but their new manager, Corberan, would take inspiration from Barca’s recent league opponents.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Barcelona will miss Dani Olmo, Íñigo Martínez, and Marc-André ter Stegen due to injuries, but their depth ensures they remain formidable. Yamal and Raphinha will lead the attack, while Frenkie de Jong anchors the midfield.
Valencia is without several key players, including Luis Rioja and Umar Sadiq. The absence of defensive stalwart Cristhian Mosquera due to suspension further weakens their backline. Manager Corberan may rely on experienced campaigners like Hugo Guillamón to steady the ship.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢| Draw = 7.84💵
⚽Barcelona have dominated this fixture, winning five (5) of their last six (6) matches against Valencia. | Specials Market: Home & Over 3.5 = 2.02
⚽On paper, Valencia is in better form in the Laliga than Barca, winning one (1) and drawing three (3) of their last five (5) games in the competition. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 5.20
With Barcelona in top form and Valencia battling relegation, this clash looks set to further underline the gulf between the two sides as La Liga enters a crucial stage.
🔗You can check out the Barca vs Valencia Laliga game here on MSport.
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