Valencia Barcelona match preview

Valencia was for a long time the first companion to Barcelona, ​​but in time the “Bats” fell in shape and are no longer second, but third on the table and the Catalans continued at the same pace, so the difference is now 18 points. They also met in the Cup and in the first duel Barcelona did not succeed in getting the advantage they wanted, but they have 1-0 and the aggravating circumstance for Valencia is that they have not scored. They did not score also in the first qualifying round and they were defeated again with 1-0, which was their fifth defeat in the series, while Barcelona played a draw in the city derby with Espanyol.

Valencia

Five consecutive defeats clearly show that Valencia is in crisis and they can only find consolation that the four defeats were minimal and only Real defeated them with 4-1. It is a bit of a relief and that defeat in the last round of the Cup against Alaves did not cost them the elimination from this competition, because Valencia is missing the victories they are awaiting in the championship for almost a month.

The previous three games were played against the strongest possible opponents and it is interesting that they played better as guests against Barcelona and Atletico than against Real in their home field. They have managed to resist for quite some time at Nou Camp and then received a goal in the middle of the second half. The same thing happened in the championship match against Atletico on Sunday at the end and again 1-0, with a lot of changes being made. And now there will be some rotations, and good news is Guadeloupe's recovery.

Probable lineups Valencia: Domenech – Montoya, G.Paulista, Garay, Gaya – Kondogbia, Soler, Parejo, Guedes – Vietto, Zaza

FC Barcelona

Barcelona is not shining lately, but it does not cost them much for now. After four wins in the championship, they played a draw last weekend and again their problems were made by city rival Espanyol, who caused them the only defeat in the Cup this season. Barcelona almost lost with 1-0 at Cornella El Prat, but Pique has saved them in the finish. He scored a worthy goal, but he also got injured, so he will not be in this match.

Digne is also injured, so that draw has cost quite a lot, but they can afford the luxury of not winning it all the time, as they are still sovereign leaders with nine points more than their companions. At the moment, they have paid more attention to the Cup, where they had problems with Espanyol, but they went into semi-finals, while Valencia also caused them problems in the first round, which is why they only have minimal advantage. Coach Valverde has left Messi on the bench in the last round, who will now be on the field, as well as J.Alba, and Y.Mina will probably have his debut.

Probable lineups FC Barcelona: Cillessen – S.Roberto, Y.Mina, Umtiti, J.Alba – Busquets, Rakitić, Paulinho, Coutinho – Messi, L.Suarez

Verdict:

Valencia seemingly has a good result from the first round, however, they are in bad form and have long been without a win, so we do not expect the host to pass in the finals. Barcelona will wait for their chance and we forecast a new triumph of the Catalans.

Pick:  Barcelona wins 1.74 - 74/100 @1XBet


03/04/2025

Besiktas - Göztepe

Besiktas Göztepe goals and highlights
1:3

03/04/2025

Levski - CSKA 1948 Sofia

Levski CSKA 1948 Sofia goals and highlights
2:0

03/04/2025

FK Liepaja - Riga FC

FK Liepaja Riga FC goals and highlights
2:5

03/04/2025

Hebar - Lok. Plovdiv

Hebar Lok. Plovdiv goals and highlights
0:0

03/04/2025

Grau - Godoy Cruz

Grau Godoy Cruz goals and highlights
0:2

03/04/2025

Vitoria - U. Catolica

Vitoria U. Catolica goals and highlights
1:1

03/04/2025

Sp. Luqueno - Gremio

Sp. Luqueno Gremio goals and highlights
1:2

03/04/2025

U. De Chile - Botafogo

U. De Chile Botafogo goals and highlights
1:0

03/04/2025

FBC Melgar - Vasco

FBC Melgar Vasco goals and highlights
3:3

03/04/2025

Velez Sarsfield - Penarol

Velez Sarsfield Penarol goals and highlights
2:1

02/04/2025

Benfica - SC Farense

Benfica SC Farense goals and highlights
3:2

02/04/2025

AC Milan - Inter

AC Milan Inter goals and highlights
1:1

02/04/2025

Liverpool - Everton

Liverpool Everton goals and highlights
1:0

02/04/2025

Dunfermline - Livingston

Dunfermline Livingston goals and highlights
1:0

02/04/2025

Derby - Preston

Derby Preston goals and highlights
2:0

02/04/2025

Newcastle - Brentford

Newcastle Brentford goals and highlights
2:1

02/04/2025

Brighton - Aston Villa

Brighton Aston Villa goals and highlights
0:3

02/04/2025

Bournemouth - Ipswich

Bournemouth Ipswich goals and highlights
1:2

02/04/2025

Zurich - Lausanne

Zurich Lausanne goals and highlights
2:2

02/04/2025

Fenerbahce - Galatasaray

Fenerbahce Galatasaray goals and highlights
1:2

02/04/2025

APOEL - AEK Larnaca

APOEL AEK Larnaca goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

CSKA Sofia - Lok. Sofia

CSKA Sofia Lok. Sofia goals and highlights
1:0

02/04/2025

Aris - Paphos

Aris Paphos goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Rukh Lviv - Dinamo Kiev

Rukh Lviv Dinamo Kiev goals and highlights
0:1

02/04/2025

Trabzonspor - Bodrumspor

Trabzonspor Bodrumspor goals and highlights
3:2

02/04/2025

Botev Plovdiv - Beroe

Botev Plovdiv Beroe goals and highlights
0:0





Buy tickets to all of your favorite sports events.