Despite a horrid season, Valencia still finds itself in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, but facing an opponent that recently dismantled them 7-1 – Barcelona. Blaugrana are fighting on many 3 fronts this year, yet winning the Copa del Rey could be tempting as they last lifted the trophy back in the 2020/2021 season.
Valencia CF Team News
Heading into one of the season’s most important matches, Valencia managed to win their dress rehearsal during the weekend. The team secured 3 points against Celta Vigo at home, boosting Los Ches’ survival chances. Carlos Corberán’s team will be facing an uphill battle here, as very recently that same Barcelona side they have to face now, managed to humiliate them with a 7-1 scoreline. This will also be the toughest test for Valencia in the Copa del Rey yet, as all other previous opponents they faced were from the lower echelons of Spanish football. Another hint of optimism for the team might come from the fact that they have won their most recent 2 home fixtures and also managed to score in all of their last 4 matches as hosts.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona’s recent form is quite good and they will head to the Mestalla in good spirits. Blaugrana are currently on a 9-game undefeated streak, with their last loss coming in December at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Because the team participated in the Supercopa de España, they joined the Copa del Rey from the round of 32 and were faced with a much tougher draw than Valencia in the previous round, having to play against Real Betis. Hansi Flick’s side is also quite potent, dishing out goals frequently as Barcelona have failed to score just once across their 19 trips this season.
Head-to-Head-Games
Barcelona have dominated the recent H2H with Valencia – Blaugrana has won 4 of the last 5 meetings. In the most recent 3 matches between these teams, Barcelona has scored at least 2 per game but has also conceded every time. This trend of both teams finding the net is prevalent across the last 4 H2H fixtures.
Valencia CF – Barcelona Betting Prediction
I’m backing both teams to score in this game. Goals have been a common feature in recent encounters between Valencia and Barcelona, with their last four meetings all ending in this outcome. When we focus on matches played at the Mestalla, the trend continues, as four of the last five games there have seen both teams score. Given the history of high-scoring head-to-heads, Barcelona’s attacking prowess combined with their tendency to concede, along Valencia’s steady ability to find the net at home, I believe we’re in for another match with goals from both sides.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.81
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