Valencia – Barcelona : Preview & Prediction
FC Barcelona had won 3 goals to 2 at Mestalla last season and the Catalan club did it again in the first leg at Camp Nou (3-1) on October 17th. The Valencian club, 3rd worst in La Liga with 38 goals conceded in 24 days, could suffer again this Sunday. Barça, undefeated for 8 days, will play for the win because Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid pose a big threat to Xavi’s training. Barça can count on Ferran Torres who has already delivered 2 assists in 3 appearances in the Catalan jersey in La Liga and who scored his second goal with his new club this Thursday evening against Naples (1-1). Against Napoli, the former Mancunian transformed a penalty and was omnipresent in attack. Author of 2 goals in 6 matches with Barça, Torres does not intend to stop there and will be Barça’s number 1 asset in attack with Aubameyang. The Gabonese international, better in leg, is gaining momentum within the Catalan workforce. The former Gunner played his 3rd match with FC Barcelona and obtained his first start in the European Cup against Naples. Better and better in the game, Aubame could unlock his counter in Valence from his 4th match.
FC Valencia have the 3rd worst defense in La Liga with 38 goals conceded.
Barça have scored 8 goals in their last 3 direct encounters.
Barça won 3-1 in the first leg.
Fati and Depay are injured, Torres and Aubameyang could do well.
Torres offered the equalizer to his team in front of Naples (1-1) on Thursday.
Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should be celebrating at Mestalla and this duo could score at least one goal in the absence of Fati and Depay.
Valencia – Barcelona : Betting Tips
Barcelona – Win Odds: 2.25
