Valencia - Barcelona

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70'		1 - 1	Goal	Hugo Guillamón
55'		0 - 1	Goal	João Félix	Raphinha (Assist)

80'		João Cancelo	Roughing
77'		F. de Jong
65'		Fran Pérez	Roughing

82'			In:	Jesús Vázquez	Out:	Yarek Gąsiorowski
81'			In:	Hugo Duro	Out:	Alberto Marí
81'			In:	Diego López	Out:	D. Foulquier
81'			In:	İ. Gündoğan	Out:	Lamine Yamal
78'			In:	Fran Pérez	Out:	S. Amallah
74'			In:	João Félix	Out:	Ferran Torres
72'			In:	Fran Pérez	Out:	S. Amallah
72'			In:	João Félix	Out:	Ferran Torres
62'			In:	R. Yaremchuk	Out:	Sergi Canós

Valencia - Barcelona Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Barcelona

Best odds: 1.24

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As the excitement builds for the upcoming La Liga clash at Estadio de Mestalla, all eyes are on Valencia and Barcelona, with predictions favoring the Catalans either to clinch victory or to hold the home team to a draw. But football is a game of moments and the brilliance of key players, and this match promises to showcase talents that could tip the scales in an unpredictable fashion.

Key Players - Valencia

Valencia's midfield dynamo, Francisco Pérez Martínez, known for his vision and passing ability, boasts a rating of 6.68. With 189 total passes and 10 key passes, he is a creative force to be reckoned with. On the defensive end, Mouctar Diakhaby has been a rock at the back, with a rating of 6.90 and 349 total passes, indicating his role in building play from the back. Lastly, the midfield maestro, Javier Guerra Moreno, with a rating of 7.00, has been instrumental with 3 goals, 332 passes, and 6 key passes, making him a critical component of Valencia's attacking threat.

Key Players - Barcelona

Barcelona's defensive stalwart, Sergi Roberto Carnicer, with a rating of 6.75, has been solid, contributing both in defense and attack. The attacking flair comes from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, rated at 6.75, who has shown his potential to create chances. However, it's Raphael Dias Belloli, also known as Raphinha, who stands out with a rating of 6.91, 2 goals, and 12 key passes, making him a significant threat to Valencia's defense.

Recent Form

Valencia's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in a win, two draws, and two losses (LDLWD). They currently sit at 9th in the league with 19 points. Barcelona, on the other hand, has been more consistent, securing three wins, a draw, and suffering only one loss in their last five matches (WDWWL), placing them 3rd in the standings with 34 points. The form of both teams, especially Barcelona's, suggests a competitive match ahead.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between these two sides have recently tilted in favor of Barcelona. The last two meetings saw Barcelona winning with narrow margins: 1-0 on March 5, 2023, and 1-0 on October 29, 2022. Historical statistics show that Barcelona has had the upper hand when facing Valencia, which could play a psychological role in the upcoming fixture.

Prediction

Taking into account the teams' current form, key players, and historical encounters, the prediction leans towards a Barcelona advantage. The combination of their higher league position, the strong form of players like Raphinha and Sergi Roberto, and their recent head-to-head record makes them favorites. Valencia, while not to be underestimated at home with talents like Francisco Pérez Martínez and Javier Guerra Moreno, will have to put up an exceptional fight to overcome the odds.

The match predictions suggest a "Double chance: draw or Barcelona" with percentages standing at 45% for both a draw and an away win. The advice leans towards Barcelona either winning or holding Valencia to a draw, with a slight edge given to the away side due to their superior form and attacking prowess.

In conclusion, while football always has the potential for surprises, the data and analysis suggest that Barcelona has the upper hand in this encounter. With key players in form and a strong historical record against Valencia, the prediction is for Barcelona to either win or secure a draw in this highly anticipated La Liga fixture.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

29%

71%

Attacking Potential

30%

70%

Defensive Potential

43%

57%

Poisson Distribution

61%

39%

Stregth H2H

0%

100%

Goals H2H

25%

75%

Wins the game

38%

62%

Valencia - Barcelona Head to Head

27/04	Barcelona	-	Valencia
16/12	Valencia	1 - 1	Barcelona
05/03	Barcelona	1 - 0	Valencia
29/10	Valencia	0 - 1	Barcelona

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13