Barcelona vs Valencia prediction and betting tips on April 29, 2024 by Jason Collins
In one of the central battles of the 33 round of La Liga between Barcelona and Valencia, the teams will play their meeting on April 29. Prediction for the match of the mentioned rivals is made by Dailysports specialists.
Barcelona
Catalans this season without trophies, the team did not show championship stability, and also failed in the key games of the Spanish Cup and Champions League. So far, Barça is third in the championship, but will regain the second line if they win. The gap from the first Real Madrid has already increased to 14 points, does not calm down and the game in reserve. In the last round the club lost away in the “el classico” mentioned Real - 2:3, conceding the decisive goal in extra time, so interrupted a series of ten matches without defeat in the championship.
Despite a weak season, Xavi remains head coach, although previously announced that he would leave the club at the end of the season, such news caused mixed reactions from experts and fans. Balde, Xavi and De Jong will not play due to injuries.
Valencia
“Bats” go eighth in the championship, falling behind the seventh European Cup place by only one point. In the last round Valencia lost on their field to direct rival Betis - 1:1, which caused them to drop out of the top-7. The aforementioned setback interrupted a series of three matches without defeat.
The club also has three personnel losses before this battle, will not be able to play Gaya, Diakabi and Yaremchuk. Under the leadership of Ruben Barahi, Valencia is gradually transforming from an unstable midfielder into a contender for the European Cup, progress is noticeable, but the end is very important.
Interesting facts about the match and history of head-to-head meetings
- The teams did not determine the winner in the battle of the first round, although Barça deserved to win - 1:1.
- Barça in this season of La Liga has 13 wins at home, three times lost, and in one case a draw was recorded.
- Valencia has won 5 times away, drawn three times and also lost 8 times.
Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction
In this pair, the Catalans are quoted as clear favorites, their main motivation is to regain the second line, Valencia needs points more, but it will be difficult to resist even against not the most stable Barça. We believe that this time the rivals will not be pleased with the resultant soccer.