Valencia vs Barcelona – La Liga – Preview

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Sreya

Valencia vs Barcelona – Valencia host Barcelona at Estadio de Mestalla on 22nd October, Saturday in an early La Liga kick-off.

Valencia are fourteenth in the league after a disappointing start to their domestic campaign – with nine points from their three wins in their last four games after starting the season with four consecutive losses.

Barcelona are fourth in the league standings with sixteen points, trailing league leaders Atletico Madrid by just two points. Barcelona defeated Manchester City comprehensively in a 4-0 UEFA Champions League victory in the midweek but lost Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique to injuries.

The La Liga has been extremely closely contested so far, with all the top four clubs winning five of their eight matches – with Sevilla just a point ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid trailing their local neighbors on goal difference only.

Team News

Guilherme Siqueira has been listed as a doubt for the hosts. Barcelona will be without the injured trio of Jordi Alba, Jasper Cillessen and Gerard Pique.

Valencia Possible Starting Lineup: Diego Alves, Martin Montaya, Elaquim Mangala, Ezequiel Garay, Jose Gaya, Mario Suarez, Enzo Perez, Joao Cancelo, Daniel Parejo, Nani, Rodrigo.

Barcelona Possible Starting Lineup: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto, Javier Mascherano, Samuel Umiti, Lucas Digne, Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Valencia vs Barcelona H2H stats, the last five matches between these two clubs in all competitions have resulted in two wins and one loss for Barcelona. Valencia defeated Barcelona 2-1 at El Camp Nou in their most recent La Liga fixture, at the end of the previous season.

While Valencia have lost five of their previous six home matches in the La Liga, Barcelona are undefeated in their last ten away matches against Valencia in all competitions. Barcelona have scored at least two goals in thirteen of their last fifteen away matches in the La Liga.

Barcelona are likely to win by a 3-0 scoreline.