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Hansi Flick's men have made a strong start to the new campaign, securing seven points from a possible nine. All of their opening three fixtures have been away from home, as Barça await the necessary permits to return to the recently renovated Camp Nou. Despite the Blaugrana's positive start, Flick understandably expressed his frustration following a disappointing draw with Rayo Vallecano at the end of August.
Valencia (W1, D1, L1) recovered from a shaky start to record a comfortable 3-0 victory over Getafe, who had incidentally won each of their opening two games. Corberán will hope that victory gives his side confidence heading into Sunday's contest, particularly given Valencia's recent record against the reigning La Liga champions. The two teams clashed on four occasions last term, twice in the league and also in a quarter-final Copa del Rey tie. The aggregate scoreline was 14-2 in Barcelona's favour.
Barça vs Valencia Predictions
Barcelona to win and over 2.5 goals: 8/11 (bet365)
Robert Lewandowski to score: 4/7 (bet365)
Ferran Torres to score or assist: 1/2 (bet365)
Over 9.5 corners: 8/15 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Goals galore in a dominant home victory?
Two of Barça's first three league fixtues have produced over 2.5 goals, while the same could be said for 12 of their last 14 contests across all competitions. Barcelona have demonstrated their immense attacking capabilities in the opening weeks of the season, having already netted seven times. Furthermore, the last four meetings between these sides have also produced three or more goals, with Barcelona emerging triumphant on each occasion. Conseuqently, we believe the hosts will secure a high margin of victory on Sunday evening.
Odds: Barcelona to win and over 2.5 goals: 8/11 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet will land if Barcelona win and there is three or more goals scored in the match.
The return of Lewandowski?
Robert Lewandowski has endured a difficult start to the campaign, although he has now managed to overcome a niggling hamstring injury. The Pole's game time has also been limited due to the impressive outputs of Ferran Torres, who has proved a more than capable replacement in the centre-forward position. Nevertheless, Lewandowski looks to be approaching full match fitness, having registered a goal and assist in Poland's 3-1 victory over Finland last Sunday.
Carlos Corberán is acutely aware of the legendary striker's goalscoring threat, having seen him net Barcelona's sixth in a 7-1 thrashing at the Olímpic Lluís Companys last January. That was Lewandowski's fourth goal against Valencia following his move to Catalonia, despite having only faced the Murciélagos on six occasions. Can he take his tally to five this weekend?
Odds: Lewandowski to score: 4/7 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet will land if Robert Lewandowski scores at any stage of the match.
Ferran Torres expected to make an impact
Having delivered a series of strong performances in recent weeks, Flick will be hoping Ferran Torres can make another key contribution on Sunday. The 25-year-old netted two minutes after being introduced into Spain's qualifying meeting with Türkiye, before completing his brace just after the interval. Consequently, Ferran has now scored or assisted in eight of his last eleven outings for club and country. After graduating from Valencia's academy, the pacey forward has returned to haunt his former employers on several occasions, none more so than during last season's Copa del Rey tie. Torres recorded a quickfire hat-trick at the Mestalla to bury the hosts before half-time, as he helped Barcelona seal an emphatic 5-0 triumph.
Odds: Ferran Torres to score or assist: 1/2 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet will land if Ferran Torres scores or assists at any stage during the match.
10 or more corner kicks
With both teams expected to attack from the get-go, the corners market could represent an attractive betting opportunity. Each of the last four league meetings between these two teams have produced 10 or more corners, while the same threshold has been exceeded in seven of Barcelona's last eight home La Liga fixtures.
There have been more than nine corners awarded in two of Valencia's first three league fixtures this term, while this stat also applies to three of Valencia's last four away clashes in domestic competition.
Odds: Over 9.5 corners: 8/15 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet will land if 10 or more corners are awarded during the match.
FC Barcelona vs Valencia odds
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