Valencia vs Barcelona Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 29th October 2022

The spotlight is on both Valencia and Barcelona, as the La Liga rivals go looking to boost their points tally. They face each other on Saturday in the at Estadio Mestalla. Barcelona got the better of Valencia in the last two h2h meetings, winning by 4-1 and 3-1, respectively.

While Barcelona are chasing the lead in the La Liga after collecting 28 points in 11 rounds, Valencia trail by 15 points after 11 rounds, leaving them as number nine in the table.

Valencia are chasing revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the latest encounter against Barcelona. However, judging by prices from the bookmakers, they could be in for more disappointment.

Valencia scored 17 times, conceded 13 and held on for one clean sheet in their last ten games.

Barcelona average of 2.8 goals per game, scoring 28 goals in their past ten matches. They conceded four goals in total, or an average of 0.4 per game, achieving eight clean sheets as well.

Valencia vs Barcelona Prediction

Valencia form

In the previous three games, Valencia drew 2-2 with Elche, lost 1-1 against Sevilla and 1-2 against Mallorca. In their last six La Liga home matches, Valencia have three wins, while they've drawn one and lost two. They scored 12 and conceded six goals.

In a season where everything simply clicks, Valencia might even reach the upper third of the table but right now, they are on course for a solid mid-table finish.

Barcelona Form

In the last three matches, Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0, won 4-0 against Athletic Bilbao, and lost 0-3 against Bayern Munich. In their last six La Liga away matches, Barcelona won four, as they've also drawn and lost once, scoring 13 while also conceding four times.

Spoken of as title contenders, Barcelona are currently doing a good job of living up to the hype in the La Liga this season.

Barcelona are on the look-out for a win, and we expect them to claim it in a high scoring match, when they visit Valencia at Estadio Mestalla this coming Saturday.

Valencia have taken three points from their last four games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They won one of these matches with a scoreline of three goals to five. Barcelona took ten points from their last five games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They won three, scored 12 goals and conceded four.

Valencia vs Barcelona Team News

At the time of writing, Valencia have three players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Barcelona on Saturday.

Mouctar Diakhaby, Samuel Castillejo and Jaume nurses various injuries and won't take part for Valencia against Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla.

Barcelona have three on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Valencia this coming Saturday.

Sergi Roberto, Ronald Araujo and Memphis Depay all face a spell on the sidelines for Barcelona due to various injuries.

Valencia vs Barcelona H2H

Barcelona got the better of Valencia in the last two h2h meetings, winning by 4-1 and 3-1, respectively. Barcelona seem to have a bit of a love affair with Valencia, as they have beaten them five times in last ten encounters. The bookies have Barcelona to win this match at best price odds of 1.57.

Valencia vs Barcelona Results

The past ten matches between Valencia and Barcelona have largely been entertaining affairs. Over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet seven times in these encounters. It seems only natural to look for goals this coming Saturday. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 1.57 with the bookies.

Valencia vs Barcelona Betting Tips

It is difficult to look past Robert Lewandowski, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target six times in recent La Liga matches for Barcelona, with a total for the season saying 12 goals scored in this La Liga campaign. With four goals lately for Valencia in the La Liga, Edinson Cavani is also a player to look out for.

Valencia won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Mestalla. They drew two and lost three as well, while Barcelona won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost three. It is a tough one to call who gets to draw first blood this coming Saturday. Valencia managed to open the scoring in no less than seven of their previous 10 league games at home. Barcelona have been equally quick to get off the mark, scoring the opener in seven of their last 10 away games.

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Valencia managed an average of 1.5 goals, with Barcelona averaging 2.3 goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet nine times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Valencia’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.7 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of the last ten matches Barcelona played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches.