Barcelona vs Valencia. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

On Thursday, Barcelona secured a 1:0 away victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final. Club's fans needed a win in El Clasico after elimination from the Europa League at the hands of Manchester United and a shocking 0:1 defeat to Almeria in La Liga. Xavi Hernandez saaid that a game against Almeria was the worst one of the season for his team. 

Nonetheless, team still has a seven-point lead at the top of the standings, club is extremely close to a first La Liga title since 2018/19 season. Chances against Valencia are pretty high, because team is currently on 11-game unbeaten run in home matches. After 23 La Liga games, Blaugrana have 19 victories and two draws, delivering 59 points. 

Christensen, Pedri, Lewandowski, Gavi and Dembele will miss the upcoming game. 

Valencia are currently in the relegation zone, but a recent 1:0 victory over Real Sociedad increased their chances for salvation. That win ended team's horrific run of six defeats. Club's new head coach Ruben Baraja is on a mission to save the team from relegation, so team will surely be motivated for the upcoming game, but history of head-to-head matches is far from satisfying for Valencians. 

Head coach can only rely on home matches, because the Bats had no victories in seven latest away matches. The Oranges just can't remain focused for the entire 90 minutes, they conceded many goals after 80th minute. After 23 matches, visitors have six victories and five draws, delivering 23 points and an 18th position in the standings. 

Cavani, Marcos Andre, Gaya, Gabriel Paulista and Domenech will miss the upcoming game.