LiontipsValencia vs Barcelona. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous summer Valencia appointed Javi Gracia as their new head coach. He had to built a new team, along with that, club will soon relocate to the new arena with a capacity of 75,000 spectators.
In the current La Liga season Valencia count on their star players and on youngsters from Valencia and from outskirts. The Bats failed to impress in this season and rarely put up a high-class performance.
In the Spanish Cup Oranges beat Yeclano and Alcorcon, but in the round of 16 lost to Sevilla (0:3). After 34 rounds of the current La Liga season hosts have eight wins and 12 draws, which gave them 36 points and 14th place in the standings.
In last five games Valencians lost two matches and had three draws - against Real Sociedad (2:2), Betis (2:2) and Alaves (1:1).
Cillessen will miss this game because of a knee injury.
Barcelona started year 2021 badly - loss at the Super Cup and elimination from the Champions League were a tough punches to take for Barca's fans, who were waiting for the trophy for more than a year, which is strange for a team of that caliber. However, supporters of Catalonian team eventually got what they wanted.
Blaugranas had a confident run in Copa del Rey, where they beat Rayo Vallecano, Granada and Sevilla on their way. In the final Ronald Koeman's side left no chance to Athletic (4:0), which we gave our prediction on.
In La Liga Barca recorded 22 wins and 5 draws in 33 games, which gave them 71 points, tied with Real. They are 2 points behind the leader. After two confident wins over Getafe (5:2) and Villarreal (2:1) guests suddenly lost to Granada (1:2) and missed a chance to get on top of the league.
Fati, Coutinho and Braithwaite, who has an ankle injury, are on team's injured list.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:3
In 4 out of last 5 head-to-head games both teams scored
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third H2H game penalty was given
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of last 6 head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In two out of last three most recent matches teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Valencia is just playing out this season and waiting for a summer break to strengthen the squad. Barcelona is fighting for the title and have no space for mistake. We will probably see an attacking football, because both teams have no need to sit on defense. We believe that Barca will pick up three points today.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win with a handicap of (-1.5) goals.
Best scorers of both teams will be available for this game. We expect a loads of goal opportunities and of course some of them to be converted.
Second bet is on total over 3,5 goals.
