Barcelona vs Valencia: Prediction and Betting Odds 7.50
Barcelona will play the 21st round match at their home stadium, Olimpico. Do the blue-garnets have a chance in the January 26 clash against Valencia? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets for the game. In addition, our star expert Alexander Mostovoy shared his opinion on the upcoming duel

Match announcement

Barcelona

Current form
Barcelona recently enjoyed a thrilling Champions League performance, coming from behind to beat Benfica 5-4. The success was long overdue after a run of four La Liga matches without a win. However, the team has struggled in recent home games, suffering three straight defeats.
The last time they went on a run without a home win was in September 2003, and the Catalans will be hoping that their upcoming match against Valencia will help them get back on track given their successful performances against the opposition in recent years.
Injuries and disqualifications
Barcelona will be without the following players for the upcoming match: Dani Olmo (calf injury), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (knee injury), Inigo Martinez (knee injury), Marc Casado (knee injury)
Interesting trends for betting
- Robert Lewandowski continues to produce highly as a key player in Barcelona attack.
- In their last nine home La Liga games, Barcelona have consistently scored first, often resulting in victories.
- In their last eight home games at this stadium, Barca have won, scoring more than 3.5 goals in 72 per cent of cases.
- Valencia have been showing inconsistent results on the road this season, which could play into the hands of the hosts.
- In the last five head-to-head meetings between Barcelona and Valencia in La Liga, both teams have scored 60 per cent of the time.
Probable lineup: Inaki Pena – Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Alejandro Balde – Pedri, Frenkie de Jong – Rafinha, Gavi, Lamine Jamal – Robert Lewandowski

Valencia

Current form
Valencia are on a roll under Carlos Corberan, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, including a crucial 1-0 win over Real Sociedad last weekend that helped them stay in touch with the rest of the table despite sitting in the relegation zone.
However, their position remains precarious, with Los Che having the fewest wins in La Liga (three) so far this season. Valencia have been unconvincing away from home so far, with all their away points coming against teams at the bottom of the table. One of their biggest problems is their poor away form, where they have not scored more than one goal in a game this season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Valencia have a serious loss of personnel ahead of the match against Barcelona. The following will be absent: Correa (knee injury), Sadik (knee injury), Mir (thigh injury), Diakhaby (knee injury), Barrenxea (foot injury), Mosquera (an accumulation of yellow cards).
Interesting trends for betting
- Valencia have not won away from home in head-to-head matches since 2016, losing five of their last six encounters.
- Hugo Duro has scored three of Valencia last four goals on the road.
Probable lineup: Cristian Rivero – Thierry Correia, Gabriel Paulista, Dimitri Foulquier, Jose Gaja – Yunus Musa, Hugo Guillamon, Andre Almeida – Samu Castillejo, Hugo Duro, Fran Perez
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
The visitors have finished two of their last ten matches with this score.
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place
2.15Bet Corners: total over 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Valencia last 5 matches
1.99Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the last five matches the visitors have had the number one in the score
1.69Tip and bets
The Catalans, despite their attacking potential, often make mistakes in defense, especially against teams that can quickly switch from defense to attack. Barcelona have been a consistent scorer at home this season, but their defensive line has not always looked reliable, as evidenced by conceding goals in four of their last six La Liga games at home. Valencia, on the other hand, are looking for stability, but they have attacking players who can create and take chances, even against strong opponents.
Recent matches have shown that the visitors rely on counterattacks and the effectiveness of set pieces. In addition, in six of the last eight head-to-head meetings in La Liga, both teams have scored, which confirms their attacking style and the open nature of the confrontations. Given the vulnerability of Barcelona defense and Valencia desire to take advantage of their chances, especially on the counterattack, the likelihood of an exchange of goals in this match looks high.
Our prediction is that both teams will score . We bet on this with a coefficient of 2.05
Bet on the outcome
The La Liga clash between Barcelona and Valencia promises to be a tense and intriguing one. Barcelona are looking to improve their results after a poor run in the league, but their form at home this season has not always inspired confidence. In addition, the absence of several key players could affect the team’s creativity in attack. Valencia, despite their inconsistent performances, are capable of forcing a fight thanks to their organized defense and quick counter-attacks. The history of head-to-head meetings between these teams also shows that Valencia is able to take points from the Catalans, even on their home field. In an even game, where both sides will be striving for a win, the likelihood of a draw becomes very high.
Prediction - draw with odds of 7.50
Bet on statistics
The game is expected to be active on both sides, especially on the flanks, where Barcelona tend to create chances by involving the defenders, while Valencia prefers to attack through quick transitions. This approach usually results in a large number of corners. In Barcelona’s recent La Liga matches at home, there have been more than nine corners, due to their high activity in attack and the frequent attempts by their opponents to contain the onslaught. Given the importance of the match for both teams, we can expect a high level of action and a large number of set pieces.
Betting Tip - total corners over 10.5 with odds of 1.96