Valencia host Barcelona at Estadio de Mestalla on Sunday, September 6, with the La Liga clash kicking off at 17:15 GMT+3.
With 12 goals from their opening three league games, Barcelona have set the early scoring pace and can add to that tally at Mestalla.
Below is the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis.
Valencia vs Barcelona Tips
- Valencia vs Barcelona: Barcelona To Win To Nil @ with N/A
- Valencia vs Barcelona: Raphinha To Score Anytime @ with N/A
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Valencia vs Barcelona Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Valencia vs Barcelona Predictions
Valencia’s scoring problems could suit Barcelona
Valencia have scored only once across their first three La Liga matches, with their home date against Barcelona arriving after a difficult opening spell. Los Che also have just one point from those three fixtures.
Their 3-1 defeat to Deportivo last weekend extended that poor start. Valencia have managed only nine shots on target across the three games, leaving their attacking return particularly modest.
Barcelona have produced 26 shots on target over the same period and lead the league with 12 goals. They also opened the campaign with consecutive wins to nil, giving their defensive results an encouraging base.
There was a setback when Rayo Vallecano scored twice against them last weekend. Even so, those two earlier clean sheets carry extra weight against a Valencia side with only one goal so far.
Barcelona have scored exactly five times in two of their three matches, so another sizeable winning margin would hardly surprise. With Valencia limited to nine shots on target and one goal, I’m backing Barcelona To Win To Nil at 2.63.
Tip: Barcelona To Win To Nil @ with N/A
Raphinha’s scoring run demands attention
Raphinha has made himself the clear player to watch after scoring in each of Barcelona’s first three league matches. His early-season finishing has been remarkably consistent.
The Brazilian struck twice against Rayo Vallecano last weekend, taking his total to five goals from three appearances. That brace was also the latest step in a run that has produced a goal in every game so far.
His record against Valencia adds another personal reference point. Raphinha has four goals and six assists from eight previous meetings with Los Che.
Five goals in three games is a compelling early return, while his previous output in this fixture adds further substance. Raphinha To Score Anytime is the way to go at 2.10.
Tip: Raphinha To Score Anytime @ with N/A
Valencia vs Barcelona Projected Starting Lineups
Valencia
Dimitrievski, Arnau Martínez, Diakhaby, Tárrega, Jesús Vázquez, Rioja, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Sato, Guerra, Duro.
Barcelona
Joan García, Koundé, Cubarsí, Christensen, Espart, Bernal, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Olmo, Gordon, Raphinha.
