La Liga’s Matchday 4 features an exciting match on Sunday at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, where Barcelona takes on Valencia. Here’s a look at a promising goal-scoring bet for this game, with attractive odds.
Match Preview
Barcelona remains the favorite, even while playing at a backup stadium. The team is known for its aggressive attack, regularly creating chances and usually scoring at least twice per game. However, they still have ongoing defensive issues, allowing even weaker opponents to find the net.
Valencia recently gained momentum with a strong 3-0 win against Getafe, ending a five-game winless streak and boosting team confidence. They are starting to find their rhythm and displaying solid tactical organization.
Their defense deserves recognition, as they have rarely conceded goals and tend to keep rivals under control. Nonetheless, they will be tested by Barcelona. Historically, Valencia has struggled against the Catalans, losing their last four away games to them.
Probable Lineups
- Barcelona: Garcia, Christensen, Kounde, Araujo, E. Garcia, Olmo, Pedri, Lopez, Torres, Yamal, Raphinha
- Valencia: Agirrezabala, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Vazquez, Foulquier, Guerra, Rioja, Santamaria, Lopez, Danjuma, Duro
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Barcelona has won 9 of their last 11 home matches in La Liga.
- Valencia has scored in 10 of their last 12 away games in La Liga.
- Both teams have scored in 17 of the last 20 league meetings.
Prediction
With both teams emphasizing offense and their past matchups, a high-scoring game seems probable. Barcelona is favored to take control, but Valencia could exploit their defensive weaknesses. Betting on “Both teams to score” at odds of 1.74 appears to be a strong option here.