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Valencia will host Barcelona, a side they have struggled against since Corberán took charge, failing to score against the Catalans in three meetings and conceding a staggering average of six goals per game. Those numbers are expected to improve in this match, which will be Robert Lewandowski’s last for Barça, who will be without Fermín Lopez due to injury, ruling him out of the World Cup. Here are our predictions for the match.
Valencia v Barcelona tips
Both teams to score – 4/9 @ bet365
Raphinha to score or assist – 4/7 @ bet365
Odds correct at time of writing, subject to change.
Goals from both teams
Valencia have much more at stake than their opponents, and need to win. They have also managed to find the net in five of their last six matches, so this could be a good time to get back on the scoresheet against Barça, who are by far the league’s top scorers, but also a side against whom four of the last six meetings have seen both teams score. We expect Valencia’s need, and the support of their fans, to help them find the net, and we also expect Barcelona to do the same.
Tip: Both teams to score – 4/9 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if both teams score at least one goal.
Raphinha always delivers against Valencia
In a season plagued by injuries, Raphinha has managed 13 goals and three assists in 22 league matches. The Brazilian winger was at his best again against Betis, scoring twice, and has shown throughout the campaign that when he’s fit, he remains a decisive player. As one of Brazil’s stars, the Barça attacker will want to be in top form for the World Cup, and facing Valencia could be ideal for him, as he has scored or assisted, or both, in seven of his eight previous games against Valencia.
Tip: Raphinha to score or assist – 4/7 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if Raphinha scores or assists at least once.
Three or more total goals
27 of Barça’s 37 league matches have featured three or more total goals, including 12 of their 18 away games in the competition. We also find that the last five meetings between these two sides have produced three or more goals in total. The number of goals seen in Valencia’s visit to Real Sociedad (seven) also gives us an idea of what to expect in this match.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals – 4/9 @ bet365
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if the match has three or more total goals.
Odds for Valencia v Barcelona
Barcelona win - 17/20 @ bet365
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Odds correct at time of writing, subject to change.