Valencia vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa del Rey

Prediction published on 09/02/2016, 07:30  by | Modified on 13/02/2016 at 09:16 in Football Predictions

When it comes to shocks in football, Leicester City winning the Premier League would be nothing compared to Valencia qualifying from their Copa del Rey tie against Barcelona. They lost the first leg of this semi-final 7-0 and there'll be more interest in this game concerning Valencia boss Phil Neville rather than the vain hope that they might be able to get back in this tie. Neville really is edging closer and closer to the exit door just a couple of months after being appointed as boss. Chances are he'll be watching Salford City (which he co-owns back in England) on a more regular basis if there's another humiliating defeat against Barcelona in this game. Of course Barcelona won't be fielding anything like a full-strength side in this game and Lionel Mess is very unlikely to be taking part after having tests on his kidney on Monday. Barcelona have won their last ten games in all competitions so even with some players missing it could be another long night for Valencia and perhaps an even more painful one for their manager. A Barcelona win is the only option here.