Barcelona vs Valencia Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 5th March 2023

Barcelona should be able to consolidate their first place in the La Liga against Valencia. The latter currently sit below the relegation-line and face an extremely tough task on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou.

Barcelona have taken the lead in the La Liga after collecting 59 points from their initial 23 encounters. Valencia trail by 36 points after 23 rounds, leaving them as number 18 in the table on 23 points.

Their upcoming match is a difficult challenge for Valencia, who next face Barcelona in their continuous fight to avoid relegation. They should be highly motivated to spring a surprise, even against a tough opponent like Barcelona.

Barcelona are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 14 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.4 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents four goals, or an average of 0.4 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to six clean sheets in this run.

Valencia average 0.8 goals a game in their last ten outing, scoring a total of eight goals. They conceded an average of 1.2 per game, for a total of 12 goals, whilst keeping their opponents from scoring two times.

Barcelona ran out 0-1 winners the last time these two rivals played each other and are definitely planning to claim three points again on Sunday.

Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction

Barcelona Form

Barcelona lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 2-1 by Manchester United and 1-0 against Almeria. They turned the table by winning 0-1 against Real Madrid. In their last six La Liga home matches, Barcelona racked up five strong wins, while they've drawn once. They lost none while scoring 13 and conceding one goals.

Valencia Form

Valencia suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Athletic Bilbao in a 1-2 defeat. Getafe also proved too hard to handle as they won 1-0, before Valencia were able to strike back in a 1-0 win against Real Sociedad. Valencia came through their last six away games in the La Liga without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew one and lost five in which, they were outscored by eight goals to two.

Bookmakers have Barcelona down as rather big favourites for the win, when Valencia arrive at Spotify Camp Nou. While it might prove problematic, we still believe they will come through and deliver.

Barcelona scored 26 goals and conceded two in their last 13 games against teams from the bottom half of the La Liga table. They collected 34 points and 11 victories. Valencia fought their way to two wins and seven points from their last seven games against teams inside the top six. They were on target six times in these matches, but also let in seven goals. Barcelona enjoy a record of 19 wins, two draws and two defeats in the La Liga this season. Valencia are looking at six wins, five draws and 12 defeats in the La Liga.

Barcelona vs Valencia Squads

Barcelona Squad

Xavi Hernandez will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Valencia from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Arnau Tenas (0/0), Inaki Pena (0/0), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (0/23), Alex Balde (0/20), Andreas Christensen (0/13), Eric Garcia (1/13), Jordi Alba (1/16), Jules Kounde (0/15), Marcos Alonso (1/13), Ronald Araujo (0/12), Sergi Roberto (3/14), Ferran Torres (2/20), Franck Kessie (0/15), Frenkie de Jong (2/21), Gavi (1/23), Marc Casado (0/0), Pablo Torre (0/2), Pedri (6/21), Sergio Busquets (0/19), Ansu Fati (3/21), Ousmane Dembele (5/18), Raphinha (4/22), Robert Lewandowski (15/20).

Valencia Squad

This is the full squad of players that the Valencia head coach Baraja will select from for his starting XI:

Cristian Rivero (0/0), Giorgi Mamardashvili (0/23), Iago Herrerin (0/0), Jaume Domenech (0/0), Cenk Ozkacar (0/7), Cristhian Mosquera (0/3), Dimitri Foulquier (0/17), Eray Coemert (1/18), Gabriel Paulista (1/14), Hugo Guillamon (1/19), Jesus Vazquez (0/7), Jose Gaya (1/18), Mouctar Diakhaby (2/16), Thierry Correia (0/17), Toni Lato (1/16), Andre Almeida (2/20), Fran Perez (0/5), Ilaix Moriba (0/15), Justin Kluivert (3/16), Nico Gonzalez (1/13), Yunus Musah (0/20), Diego Lopez (0/1), Edinson Cavani (5/14), Hugo Duro (1/17), Marcos de Sousa (1/16), Samuel Castillejo (3/17), Samuel Dias Lino (2/23).

Barcelona vs Valencia Team News

Apparently, Valencia have just two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Sunday.

Samuel Castillejo and Nico Gonzalez all face a spell on the sidelines for Valencia due to various injuries.

Barcelona vs Valencia Lineups

Barcelona vs Valencia H2H

Barcelona beat Valencia in their last two meetings, as they followed up a 4-1 win with a 1-0 victory. Barcelona tend to have the upper hand against Valencia, grabbing all three points six times in ten matches. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 9/20.

Barcelona vs Valencia Results

Entertainment seems close to guaranteed when Barcelona welcome Valencia as over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet seven times in ten matches. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 4/5 with the bookies on Sunday.

Barcelona vs Valencia Betting Tips

Robert Lewandowski has been great for Barcelona lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Valencia are optimistic that Samuel Castillejo doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Spotify Camp Nou witnessed Barcelona winning seven times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing two and losing one as well. Valencia claimed three wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 10 games away. Barcelona have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than nine times in their previous 10 outings at Spotify Camp Nou. The visitors scored the first goal of the game in four of their last 10 games away from home.

Both teams to score was a winning bet eight times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals, while at least four goals happened six times. Barcelona managed an average of 2.3 goals, while Valencia averaged 1.4 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Barcelona, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Valencia, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.