Valencia v Barcelona Matched Betting Tips

Valencia v Barcelona matched betting tips for the La Liga match at Mestalla on Sunday 26th November. Read the match preview and predictions for Valencia v Barcelona matched betting tips.

With both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid faltering, it’s a resurgent Valencia who are Barcelona’s closest challengers in the La Liga title race. This is a top of the table clash that is sure to entertain.

Valencia Team News

Jeison Murillo has been largely consistent for Los Ches and will be a big miss at centre-back. His absence will see Gabriel start alongside Ezequiel Garay in the heart of defence. Simone Zaza has a chance to move on to double figures before scheduled surgical work and Javi Jiménez is the only other injury concern for the hosts.

Barcelona Team News

The visitors also have a key central defender missing, with Gerard Pique suspended here. With Javier Mascherano currently out due to injury, Barca have little choice but to play Thomas Vermaelen at centre-back. Rafinha, Ousmane Dembélé, André Gomes and Sergi Roberto are all out injured for Los Cules.

Valencia v Barcelona Team Predictions

Valencia 4-4-2 formation; Neto; Gaya, Garay, Paulista, Montoya; Guedes, Kondogbia, Parejo, Soler; Moreno, Zaza

Barcelona 4-4-2 formation; ter Stegen; Alba, Umtiti, Vermaelen, Semedo; Iniesta, Busquets, Rakitic, Alcácer; Messi, Suarez

Valencia v Barcelona betting stats for the last ten games:

• Valencia – won 9, drawn 1 and lost 0
• Barcelona – won 7, drawn 3 and lost 0
• Valencia have scored an average of 3.1 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
• Barcelona have scored an average of 1.9 goals and conceded an average of 0.3 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Valencia’s previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Barcelona’s previous 10 matches

Valencia v Barcelona Goalscorer

Valencia Leading Scorers

S Zaza – appearances 11, goals 9, first goals 3
R Moreno – appearances 12, goals 7, first goal 2
S Mina – appearances 12, goals 5, first goal 1

Barcelona Leading Scorers

L Messi – appearances 12, scored 12, first goal 4
L Suarez – appearances 9, scored 5, first goal 2
Paulinho – appearances 11, scored 4, first goal 0

Valencia v Barcelona Predictions

Valencia have so far exceeded pre-season expectations and continue to impress as each week goes by. They have only dropped two points at the Mestalla this season but Barcelona are the toughest test they have faced at home so far.

Although Barca played out a 0-0 draw with Juventus in the Champions League through the week, they’ve scored in every La Liga match so far. They’ve only dropped points away from home at Atletico Madrid and look set to take the game to Valencia.

With both sides unbeaten in the league, this is a fascinating encounter and we could be in for a real swashbuckling affair. Each defence has been significantly weakened, which should result in plenty of goals. The tip is a 2-2 draw and both sides to keep their unbeaten records intact.