Barcelona vs Valencia prediction and betting tips on January 26, 2025

Game Prediction

On January 26, 2025, in the 21st round of La Liga, Barcelona will face Valencia. The visitors are expected to fight hard for points, but the hosts might deliver an unpleasant surprise by failing to secure a convincing victory against such an opponent.
Our Prediction for the Match Barcelona vs Valencia
The "Blaugrana" finished last season without silverware. As a result, Xavi, who initially announced his departure in winter but later reconsidered, was eventually dismissed. Meanwhile, "Los Ches," under their legendary midfielder Rubén Baraja, avoided relegation in 2023 and finished the season with 49 points in 9th place.
Rubén was sacked at the end of last year. Surprisingly, he lasted that long despite the team’s poor performances this season. His replacement, Carlos Corberán, was brought in after West Bromwich Albion received a couple of million in compensation. Corberán nearly snatched a draw against Real Madrid in his debut, only for Madrid to win 2-1 with a last-minute goal. Following this, Valencia won against modest Copa del Rey opponents, drew with Sevilla in the league, and even defeated Real Sociedad.
Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, had a strong start to the season but ended 2024 with performances more akin to a struggling team, suffering various defeats. A short holiday break allowed them to address their issues and recover from injuries. As a result, they convincingly won the Supercopa (2-0 against Athletic and 5-2 against Real Madrid) and thrashed Betis 5-1 in the Copa del Rey. However, their league match against Getafe ended in disappointment. In the Champions League, they trailed Benfica but pulled off an entertaining 5-4 win.
Robert Lewandowski and company are averaging 2.6 goals per game but concede 1.15, with Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury being a factor. Valencia’s Mamardashvili also concedes nearly 1.5 goals per match, while their average goals scored barely reach one per game.
Barcelona vs Valencia: Key Stats and Trends
- Barcelona has won five of their last six matches.
- 70% of Barcelona's matches see both teams scoring, with an average of 3.75 goals per game.
- Valencia has lost only one of their last seven games.
- 55% of Valencia’s matches see both teams scoring, with an average of 2.4 goals per game.
Barcelona vs Valencia: Probable Starting Lineups
Barcelona (probable lineup): Szczęsny – Balde, Martínez, Cubarsi, Koundé – Pedri, Casado, Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal – Lewandowski
Valencia (probable lineup): Mamardashvili – Gayà, Mosquera, Tàrrega, Foulquier – Barrenetxea, Guerra, André Almeida, Diego López, Rioja – Duro
Previous Matches: Barcelona vs Valencia
In their last eight meetings, Valencia managed just one draw, back in late 2023, while Barcelona dominated the rest.
Free Prediction for the Match Barcelona vs Valencia
Barcelona is the clear favorite, but they are not without their issues, especially defensively. We recommend betting on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.84).
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