Barcelona vs Valencia: Preview, free tip and statistics

16.10.2021 07:00

After the national break, the Spanish top competition returns with a clash of two teams playing for the top positions. Barcelona of Catalonia will welcome the team from the orange blossom coast to Camp Nou.

Background information, news and team form

Both teams have been very inconsistent in terms of performances this season and they are also in the same positions in the table. So both teams have a reason to prove themselves. Valencia is eighth in the Spanish La Liga with 12 points. After a great start, when Valencia managed to win 3 times in 4 games, against Alaves, Osasuna and Getafe and draw once with Granada, came a series of 2 losses against Real Madrid and Sevilla, followed by 2 draws against Bilbao and Cadiz. Valencia can be pleased that despite their poor form at the moment, they have managed to score in 7 consecutive games. Barcelona is in ninth place with 12 points and is only a score worse than the non-toppers from Valencia. Barcelona is not having the best time this season. The departure of the Argentinian megastar has not only affected Barcelona's playing side, but also its psychological side. The goals scored by the Argentine should have been replaced by the arrivals of Depay, De Jong and Aguero. But of these three, only the Dutchman Depay was able to make it through. After the performances in the last few games, there was talk of sacking Dutch coach Koeman, but despite media speculation, he has kept his job for now. However, the next matches could seal his fate for good in case of bad results.

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Barcelona goes into this match as clear odds-on favourites at 1.56. A draw is available with the bookmakers at odds of 4.30. If you want to bet on Valencia to win, it is available at odds of 6.40. The bookmakers have set the goal line for this match at over 2.5. Our clever Betodin algorithm sees the value for this match in the under bets. The offences of both teams have rather weakened over the summer, plus it will be a battle for 6 points for both teams. Yellow card bets can also be an interesting option. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

Barcelona could see the return of the long-term injured Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Aguero. However, Pedri, who has signed a new contract, and Martin Braithwaite will definitely be missing. Ronaldo Araujo will also miss the match due to a thigh muscle injury. As for Valencia, Cristiano Piccini and Omar Alderete will be missing. Jose Gaya and Carlos Soler could already be available for Valencia. 

Barcelona - estimated line-up:

Ter Stegen - Dest, Pique, Garcia, Alba - de Jong, Busquets, Gavi - Fati, Luuk de Jong, Depay

Valencia - estimated line-up:

Cillessen - Correia, Paulista, Diakhaby, Gaya - Soler, Wass, Guillamon, Duro - Guedes, Gomez

 

Free tip for Barcelona vs Valencia - under 1,5 goals in the first half (1,50)

 

Frequently asked questions about the match Barcelona vs Valencia:

Where to watch Barcelona vs Valencia live on TV?  The match is live on Nova Sport 3.

What players to watch during the match? Depay, de Jong, Gomez, Guedes

Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Barcelona is the favourite (1.56).

How did the last match between the two teams end? Valencia 2-3 Barcelona, 2/5/2021. 

What time does the match start? Kick-off at 21:00. 

What stadium will the game be played in? Camp Nou.

Where can I find the game at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.