Valencia vs Barcelona Prediction 02.05.2021

Here's our Valencia vs Barcelona Prediction analysis: In this clash between two Spanish behemoths, Barcelona will make a trip to Valencia on Sunday, with the hopes of getting their La Liga title charge back on track.

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Match status: 2020/21 La Liga - Matchweek 34
Kick-off: Sunday 02 May 2021, 07:00pm CET
 Venue: Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia)

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There must have been joy in the camps of title rivals, after Barcelona passed up the chance to go top of the La Liga table in midweek. However, they would be left with no other choice but to bounce back, if they are to remain in contention for the title.

Valencia, on the other hand, would love nothing better than to get this campaign over with. Currently languishing in the bottom half of the table, their survival in the top flight is all but assured, albeit they are in no risk of immediate danger.

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There would be no prize for describing how underwhelming Valencia's campaign has been, and it's a tale they would want to forget as quickly as possible. Moreover, they're currently on a five-game winless run in the league - highlighting how inconsistent and subpar their performances have been all season.

Having collected an unimpressive total of 36 points from 33 league games, Los Che presently occupy 14th position in the table. Interestingly, the same number of points separates them from the top half of the log and the bottom three, albeit a top-half finish might be a stretch at this point of the season.

In their last fixture, they had to settle for a share of the spoils against Alaves. A dramatic end to the contest saw the two sides score a goal apiece, with less than ten minutes on the clock. However, Javi Garcia will be demanding a better performance from his side, as they face a sterner test in Barça.

As earlier mentioned, Barcelona were subjected to a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Granada. Having grabbed the opening goal through Lionel Messi, it looked like it was going to be another day at the office for the Spanish giants. But they were stunned by their visitors, when Darwin Machis and Jorge Molina both scored for Granada to come off with an upsetting result at Camp Nou.

This disappointing defeat saw Barcelona flounder the chance to leapfrog Atletico Madrid into top spot. Consequently, they sit in third-place on the log, level on points with eternal rivals Real Madrid, having now played the same number of games as the champions.

Furthermore, the Blaugrana are only a mere two points adrift the top spot, with their league fixture with Atletico - a potential title decider - still to look forward to. Often overlooked in this intense race for the title, fourth-placed Sevilla are just one point behind Barcelona in the standings.

It seems like Barcelona are beginning to take their foot off the gas, having suffered two defeats in their last four games. To put this humbling record into context, Barcelona had dropped only two points in fourteen league games predating this slightly rough patch.

Injured or Suspended Players

Valencia: Jasper Cillessen.
Barcelona: Moussa Wague, Philippe Coutinho and Martin Braithwaite.

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Valencia vs Barcelona Predictions

While Valencia's overall form has been way below usual standards, their home form is certainly one they would find some rare consolation in. In fact, they are currently unbeaten in their last eight league games at home, winning four of these games.

Definitely, Barcelona will be desperate for victory in this game, but it won't be a straightforward one. While we expect each side to score at least once, our money is on Barcelona to edge out as winners in this tight contest. (Away Win & BTTS)