Match Overview
Barcelona take on Valencia at home in a match in the Spanish La Liga on April 29, Monday. Both teams are extremely well-balanced and matched with each other, which means that it will be tough to pick out a winner. Barcelona, however, have an advantage over their opponents given that they are playing in familiar conditions.
Key Highlights
One must not forget that Barcelona are ranked 3rd in goals scored per match (2 goals). Barcelona haven't lost to Valencia in their last 7 meetings (5W, 2D), which will give them the confidence to do well in this game as well. Ilkay Gündogan, formerly of Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, is ranked 3rd in big chances created in the competition (14).
Injury Report
Alex Balde, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi continue to be ruled out for Barcelona whereas Jose Gaya is among the big absentees in the Valencia side.
Prediction
Barcelona are the downright favourites to win this game, and we expect them to do so quite comfortably in the end. Valencia are ranked 13th in goals scored per match (1.1 goals). They have looked good in front of goal, which is why they are ranked 15th in shots on target per match (3.6 shots). Diego Lopez has created the most big chances for Valencia (8).
SPAIN. LA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
29/Apr 20:00 Barcelona VS Valencia | 4:2 (1:2,3:0) |