Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction 19.12.2020

Here's our Barcelona vs Valencia Prediction analysis: Barcelona will be gearing up for a crunch clash against Valencia on Saturday afternoon, when the two sides tussle for bragging rights and maximum points at the Nou Camp.

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Match status: 2020/21 La Liga - Matchweek 14
Kick-off: Saturday 19 Dec 2020, 03:15pm CET
 Venue: Camp Nou (Barcelona)

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Formerly La Liga top-four contenders, Valencia have suddenly dropped down the pecking order in the division in recent years. In fact, they are no good for Europa League nowadays – their fans getting used to supporting an ‘average club’.

With expectations about the Mestalla Ground lowered drastically, Los Che are now very content with a mid-table finish. Having clinched ninth-spot on the log last season, Javi Garcia’s men will be hoping for more of the same this time around. Expect a strong showing from Valencia here.

Barcelona vs Valencia Team News

Enduring a torrid domestic campaign so far, Barcelona have only picked up 20 points from an available 36 to occupy fifth-place. In fact, they are currently in a better place than a few weeks ago, when they were floundering in the bottom-half of the standings.

Now with back-to-back league victories, Barca have sneaked into the top-six and are suddenly in the mix for title contention. However, they will need to get some form of balance to ensure consistent results for the remaining parts of the season.

Despite failing to click on-the-pitch in their previous game against Real Sociedad, the Blaugrana managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 win. Shortly after Sociedad’s William Jose broke the deadlock, Alba brought the scores level with a rocket into the top-corner of net.

The three points were sealed just before half-time through an unlikely source – Frenkie de Jong getting the better of Alex Remiro in goal, to send Alguacil’s charges sinking. Having defeated such a strong side in Sociedad, morale in Barca’s camp must have taken a major boost.

They will be buzzing to return to the pitch to take on this tricky Valencia side, who are on a decent run of form. Interestingly, the Bats have suffered defeat only once in their previous six clashes – four of which ended in draws.

This may be a little worrying for Los Che, given they have found victories very difficult to come by. Also, they have shared the spoils in their last two matches on the spin. Against this formidable Barcelona side, Valencia will fancy their chances of extending that streak to three.

In a battle of wits versus Athletic Bilbao on the last matchday, Los Che required a last-gasp effort from Vallejo to pinch out a point. Should they show similar grit and resilience in this upcoming tie against Barcelona, it would be criminal to rule Garcia’s men out.

Injured or Suspended Players

Barcelona: Ansu Fati, Gerard Pique, Sergi Roberto and Ousmane Dembele.

Valencia: Jasper Cillissen, Jose Gaya and Toni Lato.
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Barcelona vs Valencia Predictions

Very unpredictable this season, we cannot seem to figure out what Barcelona side to expect every game-week. With maestro Lionel Messi far from his utmost best, the entire team is suffering from his dip-in-form.

Though Barca have been grinding out results lately, it has been fortuitous with shortage of goals from their attacking setup. As we cannot trust them to deliver a win, the safest punt will be backing both sides to hit the target.