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Aron Wright - March 3, 2023
Barcelona vs Valencia Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in Spanish La Liga on Sunday, 5 March 2023.
The Catalans lost a glorious chance the last game week to go ten points clear at the top of the table, as they lost against Almeria. They will be determined to make a quick return to form.
And it is in their best interest that they are pitted against Valencia, who are in the clutches of the relegation zone.
The reverse fixture ended in a 0-1 win for Barcelona, and they are on a four-game winning streak. It is also important to be noted that the hosts won 14 of the past 19 clashes at this stadium, and they slotted in 55 goals in the process.
Xavi’s men are determined to make amends for their loss against Almeria. They have a near-perfect record at home this season. In fact, barring two draws, they have a 100% winning record here, and let in a single goal all through this run.
On the other hand, Valencia are placed 18th in a table of 20, and are the only team to have lost their last five road trips. As a matter of fact, barring three draws and a sole win, they have a 100% losing record on the road this season.
And with Valencia having a poor h2h record as well, Barcelona are counted upon to win this upcoming encounter.
Xavi’s men scored the most number of goals in the league barring Real Madrid, and the most number of goals at home. And with Valencia being a total failure on the road, chances are quite high for goals to come in plenty.
So far the Catalans have let in a single goal at the Nou Camp. Moreover, they let in just eight goals all through the campaign, and are the best defense in the whole of Europe.
As such, it looks unlikely that the struggling guests would find the back of the net this weekend.
Barca are at the top of the table with a seven-point lead, and are at home this Sunday – whereas their counterparts are placed 18th in the standings, and are under threat of being relegated. In fact, Valencia managed to register a single league win on the road in the past 12 months.
They also have a worrying h2h record against this foe over the years, and conceded in plenty all along.
Likely, a -1.5 Asian Handicap on Barcelona would be a good pick at 2.40 odd.
They also scored the second-most number of goals in the La Liga, and the most at home. They scored seven goals from their past three appearances at home, and slotted in 55 goals from the last 19 h2h clashes at this stadium.
As such, Over 1.5 Team Goals by Barcelona would be a decent pick at 1.60 odd.
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