This Sunday, La Liga’s Matchday 4 features an exciting matchup at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Barcelona, where Barcelona takes on Valencia. Here’s a look at a promising goal-scoring bet for the game, offering good odds for success.
Match preview
Barcelona started the season with away games, gaining 7 points from the first three fixtures. They secured wins against Mallorca and Levante, but had a setback with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Despite dealing with injuries and missing key players, this performance is respectable for the team.
Even though they are using a backup stadium, Barcelona is the favorite. The team is known for their aggressive style and frequently creates opportunities, often scoring at least two goals. However, they still face defensive challenges, as even weaker teams have managed to score against them.
After a rough start, Valencia bounced back with a strong 3-0 victory over Getafe, ending a five-match winless streak. This win boosted their confidence as they begin to find their groove and show better tactical organization.
Valencia’s defense has been solid, limiting goals against them and keeping opponents under control. But they face a significant challenge against Barcelona, as they have lost their last four away encounters with them.
Probable lineups
- Barcelona: Garcia, Christensen, Kounde, Araujo, E. Garcia, Olmo, Pedri, Lopez, Torres, Yamal, Raphinha
- Valencia: Agirrezabala, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Vazquez, Foulquier, Guerra, Rioja, Santamaria, Lopez, Danjuma, Duro
Match facts & head-to-head
- Barcelona has won 9 of their last 11 home matches in La Liga.
- Valencia has scored in 10 of their last 12 away games in La Liga.
- Both teams have scored in 17 of the last 20 league meetings.
Prediction
Considering the attacking styles of both teams and their past matchups, a high-scoring game is likely. Barcelona is favored to lead the match, but Valencia has a chance to exploit Barcelona’s defensive weaknesses. Betting on “Both teams to score” at odds of 1.74 appears to be a solid choice.