Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 29/04/2024, 06:12  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

With the La Liga title out of their reach, Barcelona will aim to consolidate their second-place finish when they take on a Valencia side, aiming to finish in the European qualification places. This matchday 33 in La Liga will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the temporary home venue of Barcelona. The hosts are second in the standings ahead of this matchday, with 70 points, while the visitors are eighth with 47 points. Barcelona lost 3-2 to Real Madrid in their last outing, with Jude Bellingham scoring a late winner. It was their second loss in a row, with PSG defeating them 4-1 prior to that, dumping them out of the Champions League. That defeat came at this venue as Barcelona looked to get back to winning ways, having won four in a row prior to that loss.

Valencia drew the reverse fixture 1-1 and come into this matchday one point behind top-seven places. They could have been in a better place, but for a 2-1 loss to direct competitor Real Betis in their last match. They are still in a good position to overtake Betis and finish in the top-seven spots. That would require them to get back to winning ways, having won their last two matches before that defeat. Valencia haven’t quite enjoyed traveling, but they have won their last two away league games. Both have come by a 1-0 scoreline and were part of their five away wins over the last eight competitive trips. Valencia fought hard to draw the reverse fixture after conceding the first goal. With their last three league matches against Barcelona seeing fewer goals than two, this could be another game of limited action.