Barcelona vs Valencia Predictions, Betting Tips, Lineups and Live Stream (2024)
Barcelona vs Valencia Predictions, Betting Tips, Lineups and Live Stream (2024)
Get ready for an exciting La Liga clash as Barcelona hosts Valencia at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys on Monday night. Both teams are in need of a win, with Barcelona looking to secure second place and Valencia chasing European qualification. Barcelona are the favorites with the bookmakers, with a win at 1.62 odds, and while we expect them to take home the victory, we also think there’s a good chance for over 2.5 goals at 1.89 odds. This game will be a great chance to see some young stars on both sides, particularly Lamine Yamal for Barcelona, who continues to impress with his playmaking abilities. Tune in for an exciting match and place your bets!
Match Overview
Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions, will host Valencia at the Estadi Olimpic Lluís Companys on Monday night. Barcelona, despite a disappointing campaign, are looking to secure second place in the standings. Valencia, meanwhile, are in a battle for European qualification and are currently sitting in eighth place, just one point behind seventh-placed Real Betis.
Team Form and Recent Results
Barcelona have had a disappointing season, falling 14 points behind Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. While they are mathematically still in contention, their chances are slim. They did, however, secure a 3-2 victory in their last match, the El Clasico, despite a controversial finish. Valencia, on the other hand, have been in better form, with European qualification still within reach. Their last match saw them fall 2-1 to Real Betis, snapping a streak of five matches under the total.
Head-to-Head Record
Barcelona has dominated the recent history of this matchup, winning five of their last six encounters against Valencia. The last encounter between the two sides resulted in a draw, but Valencia hasn’t managed a win against Barcelona in their last seven matches.
Key Players and Injuries
Barcelona will be looking to their young star Lamine Yamal for inspiration, who has been a bright spot amidst a disappointing season. Valencia, on the other hand, will be relying on the strong performance of their goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili, who has been instrumental in preventing the opposition from racking up chances.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Bookmakers currently favor Barcelona to win the match at odds of 1.62, while Valencia is considered the underdog with odds of 5.50. The draw is priced at 4.33. The over 2.5 goals market is also available at odds of 1.89, suggesting a high-scoring encounter is likely.
Barcelona vs Valencia Betting Tips
Considering Barcelona’s recent form and the fact that they’re fighting for second place in La Liga, betting on them to win at odds of 1.62 seems like a solid choice. However, Valencia has been capable of scoring goals against Barcelona in recent encounters, which is why the over 2.5 goals market at 1.89 odds could also be a good option. If you’re feeling a bit bolder, consider betting on Barcelona to score first at a slightly higher price.
Where to Watch the Match
In the United States, this Monday La Liga match will be televised in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, which is available to stream on Fubo. An English-language broadcast is available to stream on ESPN, where every single game of the La Liga season can be found. In Canada, the match will be streamed exclusively on TSN, while in the UK the match will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1, formerly known as Viaplay, with streaming available on LaLigaTV.
Potential Lineups
Valencia predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-4-2)⁚ Mamardashvili; Correia, Mosquera, Ozkacar, Vazquez; Perez, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez; Almeida, Duro.
With very little left to play for this season, Barcelona look to finish off a disappointing campaign full of near-misses as they host Valencia in a La Liga match on Monday. While Barcelona are the favorites, Valencia has the potential to upset the Catalans, and it will be interesting to see if they can find the net against a Barcelona defense that has been vulnerable at times this season. This match will be a great opportunity to watch a clash of styles as Valencia’s counter-attacking style will be put to the test against Barcelona’s possession-based approach. Ultimately, it will be a battle for bragging rights and a chance for both teams to gain some momentum heading into the end of the season.