On Sunday, September 14, La Liga’s fourth round will feature Barcelona taking on Valencia. The match is set to begin at 21:00 CET, and here’s a betting tip for the game.
Barcelona vs Valencia: Match Preview
Barcelona won the La Liga title last season and aims to repeat that success this year. Their start to the new season shows promise. In the first match, they defeated Mallorca 3-0 away. The second match was tougher; after being down 0-2 against Levante at halftime, they rallied to win 3-2 in stoppage time. However, in the third round, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano. After three matches, they have seven points, a goal difference of 7:3, and sit fourth in the table.
Valencia has struggled with inconsistency and has not performed as well as in previous seasons. Their early results reflect this. They started with a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad and then lost 0-1 to Osasuna. Before the international break, they finally won, securing a 3-0 victory over Getafe at home. Currently, they have four points, a 4:2 goal difference, and are in ninth place.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Barcelona is unbeaten in eight matches, with seven wins and one draw.
- The last time Barcelona did not score was in late 2024.
- Last season, the teams faced each other three times, with Barcelona winning all three encounters by a combined score of 14-2.
- Valencia last defeated Barcelona in 2020.
Probable Lineups
- Barcelona: GarcÃa; Koundé, E. GarcÃa, CubarsÃ, MartÃn; Pedri, Casadó; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Torres
- Valencia: Agirrezabala; Tárrega, Diakhaby, Copete; Foulquier, Guerra, SantamarÃa, Gayà ; López, Danjuma, Rioja
Prediction
Barcelona is favored to win this matchup and, after a setback in the last round, they will be looking to secure a victory. My recommended bet is Barcelona to score over 2 goals at odds of 1.43.