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Valencia vs Barcelona August 17 2024
Betting Tips & Predictions

Betting Predictions

The top prediction for the Valencia vs Barcelona match is a double chance: draw or Barcelona to win.

Double chance: Draw or Barcelona win: Barcelona has demonstrated consistent superiority in their head-to-head history against Valencia, and betting odds of 1.18 support this prediction.

Both teams to score: Yes: Given the attacking prowess of both squads, and the historical trend of high-scoring games between these two teams, odds of 1.73 for both teams to score seem favorable.

Under 3.5 goals: Despite the potential for a high-scoring game, early-season encounters often lead to cautious play. With odds of 1.38, betting on under 3.5 goals is pragmatic.

Match preview

The La Liga season opener is set to take place between Valencia and Barcelona at the Estadio de Mestalla on August 17, 2024. This highly anticipated clash will kick off at 19:30 UTC, and both teams will be eager to start their campaigns on a positive note. Despite facing each other early in the season, historical data heavily favors Barcelona. The Catalan giants have shown dominating performances in their recent outings against Valencia. With Valencia looking to improve upon last season's lackluster performance, and Barcelona aiming to reclaim their dominance in La Liga, this match promises to be exciting. Valencia, under a new leadership, will be relying on their blend of young talents and experienced players to dismantle the title favorites. On the other hand, Barcelona, strengthened by key acquisitions and retaining a solid core, enter this match with the upper hand. Recent form for both teams remains an unknown quantity as they are yet to play in this season. The betting odds also favor an away win with odds of 1.70 for Barcelona and 4.75 for Valencia. A quick look at the recent head-to-head matches shows that Barcelona has had the upper hand, winning most encounters convincingly.

Head-to-Head Analysis

In their last five encounters, Barcelona has been dominant against Valencia. On April 29, 2024, Barcelona won 4-2 at home. Earlier, on December 16, 2023, the match ended in a 1-1 draw at Valencia's home ground. On March 5, 2023, Barcelona managed a narrow 1-0 victory at home. On October 29, 2022, they won 1-0 again away at Valencia. Lastly, on February 20, 2022, Barcelona triumphed 4-1 at Valencia.

• Barcelona vs Valencia – 4-2 – April 29, 2024
• Valencia vs Barcelona – 1-1 – December 16, 2023
• Barcelona vs Valencia – 1-0 – March 5, 2023
• Valencia vs Barcelona – 0-1 – October 29, 2022
• Valencia vs Barcelona – 1-4 – February 20, 2022

Squad Analysis

As the Valencia vs Barcelona match approaches, both teams will look to field their strongest possible line-ups. Valencia will be without several key players due to injuries, including experienced defender José Gayà and promising midfielder André Almeida. Barcelona, on the other hand, may miss out on stalwart defender Ronald Araújo and experienced midfielder Ilkay Gündogan who are nursing injuries. Both squads have a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting young talents who will look to make an impact in this crucial early-season encounter. The absences add layers of unpredictability, making the Valencia vs Barcelona match preview even more enticing for fans and bettors alike.

These are the Valencia vs Barcelona August 17 2024 Betting Tips & Predictions.