Valencia vs Barcelona Predictions and Betting Tips: La Liga Preview and Odds
Match Preview
The 2024-25 La Liga season kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between Valencia and Barcelona on Saturday. Both teams will be looking to make a strong start to the campaign and set the tone for the rest of the season.
Valencia finished ninth in La Liga last season, while Barcelona finished second. However, both teams have made significant changes to their squads over the summer, and it will be interesting to see how they fare under their new managers.
Valencia have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach, while Barcelona have brought in Hansi Flick to replace Xavi. Both managers have a wealth of experience at the highest level, and they will be looking to make an immediate impact at their new clubs.
Team News
Valencia are likely to be without a number of key players for the match against Barcelona. Jose Gaya, Yunus Musah, and Edinson Cavani are all doubts due to injury.
Barcelona, on the other hand, have a fully fit squad to choose from. Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele, and Pedri are all expected to start for the Catalan giants.
Lineups
Valencia: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Paulista, Diakhaby, Jesus Vazquez; Guillamon, Almeida; Kluivert, Soler, Lino; Duro Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, Pedri; Dembele, Lewandowski, RaphinhaOdds
Barcelona are the clear favorites to win the match, with odds of 1.50 to win. Valencia are priced at 6.00 to win, while the draw is priced at 4.00.
Prediction
Barcelona are the stronger team on paper, and they should be able to beat Valencia at the Mestalla. The Catalan giants have a wealth of experience at the highest level, and they will be looking to make a statement in their first match of the season.
Valencia 1-3 Barcelona
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