Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga, January 26, 2025

Barcelona vs Valencia Preview

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: Sunday, January 26
• Time: 08:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Barcelona vs Parma will take place at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in La Liga on January 26 as the third-placed team will host 19th placed team on Sunday.

The Catalan club started their campaign under a new head coach and they were table toppers but after that, they fumbled and dropped points consistently and now find themselves sitting at the third spot. FC Barcelona’s rivals are above them in the La Liga points table Atletico Madrid at second and Real Madrid are the current table topper. The Catalan club have 39 points on board and are seven points behind Los Blancos. In those 20 games, they won 12, drawn three and lost five games.

In the last five fixtures, they have won four and drawn one. They started the new year very well as they have found their attacking form once again as they won their first trophy of the season by trashing Los Blancos 2-5 in the Super Cup Final. Hansi Flick led the team to their first silverware of the season and will look to continue their hunt for La Liga in the upcoming fixtures.

Valencia, on the other hand, are having an awful season. Nobody expected them to be in the relegation zone in mid-season and now fans have expressed tier disappointment and frustration. Carlos Corberan is in charge and is respected to turn around the situation. In 20 games, they have won only three, drawn seven and lost 10 games till now. They are sitting at the 19th spot with only 16 points on the table.

In the last five fixtures, they have won three, drawn once and lost once. Corberan has surely brought a positive change in the team and they will look to keep their momentum when they travel to face FC Barcelona. They defeated Real Sociedad in their last fixture and will be confident in getting another good result. Valencia are a team that will sit in the low block and will create a lot of trouble for the opposition team for sure.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news for Barcelona vs Valencia.

Barcelona Team News

In January 2025, the Catalan club are playing well and will look to continue their good form in La Liga as well. They have some injury concerns, as Dani Olmo is doubtful about the match. They also have long-term absentees such as Marc-AFCndre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal.

Inigo Martinez got injured against Real Madrid in the first half of the Super Cup final and still has not recovered. The rest of the squad is fit and will be available for against Valencia. Barcelona vs Valencia will be a tough game for both sides.

Valencia Team News

Umar Sadiq joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad this month but now he has a knee injury and is doubtful for the match. Thierry Correia and Mouctar Diakhaby are out due to injuries. Cristhian Mosquera will not be available due to suspension. The rest of the players are fit to play against the Catalan club.

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Barcelona vs Valencia Predicted Lineups

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Inaki Pena

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Blade

Midfielders: Marc Casado, Pedri

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha (C) , Lewandowski

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili

Defenders: Foulquier, Carlos Tarrega, Hugo Guillamon, Jose Luis Gaya (C)

Midfielders: Javi Guerra, Barrenechea

Forward: Diego Lopez, Andre Almeida, Luis Rioja, Hugo Duro

Barcelona vs Valencia Head-to-Head Record

Both clubs have a very rich history in Spanish football and in the last five fixtures, the Catalan club have got better results as they have won four fixtures against Valencia and drew once. The draw also came in 2023 when Valencia where the home team.

Key Players to Watch for Barcelona vs Valencia

Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

The Brazillian is in fine form and is probably the best player in La Liga. Raphinha has performed his career best and will be looking to carry the same momentum in the upcoming matches as well. In 20 La Liga games, he has scored 11 goals and provided six assists. in UEFA Champions League he scored eight goals and provided two assists. He is playing so well that even head coach Hansi Flick said that he never had a player like him in his coaching career.

The Brazillian played a crucial role in the Catalan club’s first trophy of the season as they won against Real Madrid in a dominating fashion. He is a hardworking and skillful player who can make a difference on the pitch.

Hugo Duro (Valencia)

Despite Valencia struggling a lot this season, Hugo Duro is a positive for them as he is leading the Valencia attacking department singlehandedly and is helping the team to get points. In 17 games, he scored six goals and provided two assists. In the last five fixtures, he has attempted nine shots out of which four were on target.

Similarly, he generated 2.6 xG in the last five fixtures. Duro style of play is not like a typical forward he is a demanding player who has a lot of quality and can create a lot of problems for the opposition team.

Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction

The Catalans are, without a doubt, the better team. They have had good results against Valencia in the past and will look to get a good result once again. Valencia is capable of creating an upset away from home, and they are no pushover despite having had a very poor season. But the home team will most probably win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Barcelona 2-1 Valencia

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