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All eyes will be on the Mestalla when Valencia and Barcelona square off against each other in the fourth round of La Liga on Sunday.
The visitors have won five in a row and will look to maintain their perfect start ahead of next week's UEFA Champions League opener.
Valencia, meanwhile, have had an abysmal start to their campaign and are still in the hunt for their first win.
Read our Valencia vs Barcelona prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Valencia vs Barcelona key stats
- Barcelona have averaged four goals in La Liga this season.
- Five of the last seven H2Hs produced goals at both ends.
- Valencia have lost four of their last five matches.
Valencia vs Barcelona preview: Barcelona's dominance to continue?
Valencia vs Barcelona — Tale of the Tape
| Valencia | vs | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 1st |
| 1 | Points | 9 |
| 1 | Goals For | 12 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 16th | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Valencia's struggles continued with a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Deportivo La Coruna last weekend.
With two self-inflicted goals handing them that loss, Los Che are the only team in La Liga currently scoring more frequently against their own keeper than the opposition.
In addition to earning only one point from a possible nine this season, the hosts are currently on a six-match winless streak across all competitions (D2, L4).
On the positive side, the hosts have secured a loan deal for Harvey Elliott from Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see if his arrival can turn their fortunes around and whether he goes straight into the squad to face Barcelona.
Head coach Carlos Corberan will not be able to call upon the services of Pablo Maffeo (hamstring), Justin De Haas (ankle), and Guido Rodriguez (muscle) due to the aforementioned injuries, while Sergi Canos and Diego Lopez have long-term cruciate ligament problems.
On the other hand, Barcelona maintained their perfect start with a comfortable 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Following Real Madrid's defeat at Real Betis on Friday night, the Blaugrana can firmly secure their grip on first place with a victory this weekend.
Hansi Flick's troops have also been the league's highest-scoring side, finding the net 12 times in three league outings.
Raphinha has contributed to half of those, scoring five times and producing an assist. The Brazilian is currently on a three-game scoring streak and will fancy his chances against Valencia's struggling backline.
Frenkie de Jong is ruled out for the visitors due to a meniscus problem. Gavi will also not be available, with his recurring knee issue becoming a problem for the club physios.
Additionally, Roony Bardghji will miss all of the team's matches until February 2027 due to his cruciate ligament condition, while marquee signing Rodri will continue his slow integration into the Blaugrana midfield this weekend.
Barcelona have also had an excellent track record against Valencia in recent years, having won 10 of the last 12 encounters between these outfits.
The Catalan giants have scored at least five goals in three of the last four H2Hs, and while Valencia did take the spoils in their most recent meeting, that came on the final day of last season with Barca already crowned champions and nothing left to play for.
Valencia vs Barcelona form guide & betting tips
| Valencia | vs | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
D
L
L
|
La Liga Form |
W
W
W
|
| 1 | Points | 9 |
| 17th | Form Table | 1st |
| 1 | Goals For | 12 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
L
L
D
L
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
W
W
W
W
|
Whispers Predicts: Valencia 1-4 Barcelona
At 3/10 (1.30), Barcelona are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this skirmish.
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form, and considering Barcelona's dominance in previous H2Hs, anything other than a comfortable victory for the Catalan side would be surprising.
Moreover, Barcelona won both halves in three of the last four clashes between these teams, and this can be backed at 17/10 (2.70).
We also fancy over 3.5 Barcelona goals at 11/5 (3.20). This landed in two of the visiting team's last three outings and in three of the last four H2Hs.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> To win both halves: Barcelona at 11/5 (3.20) | Likelihood: Possible
> Barcelona & BTTS – Yes at 27/20 (2.35) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 1-4 at 14/1 (15.00) | Likelihood: Outsider