FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF — La Liga .
- FC Barcelona 12 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jorge Diaz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Valencia CF | H | 5–2 | W |
| 31 Aug | CA Osasuna | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | Real Betis Balompié | H | 5–2 | W |
| 16 Aug | Athletic Club | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 May | SD Eibar | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | Getafe CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | FC Barcelona | A | 2–5 | L |
| 01 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 May | Real Valladolid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 May | Deportivo Alavés | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Barcelona | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #19 |
| 33 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 11 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 48 | Scored | 8 |
| 13 | Conceded | 20 |
| +35 | GD | -12 |
| 2.75 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 92% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season
FC Barcelona this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
FC Barcelona are 1st (33 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Barcelona
0-15
7/2
16-30
8/3
31-45
7/1
46-60
4/2
61-75
10/1
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Barcelona
| Raphinha | 15 G | 2 A |
| Lamine Yamal | 10 G | 8 A |
| Fermin Lopez | 7 G | 5 A |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 G | 1 A |
| Karim Adeyemi | 2 G | 2 A |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Barcelona is hosting Valencia CF for another epic battle.
- 2' What a moment for Anssumane Fati! That strike on 2 puts his side firmly in control.
- 7' GOAL! Frenkie de Jong scores on 7. Assisted by Anssumane Fati
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Barcelona that had 529 games and scored 827 goals.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Barcelona side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ernesto Valverde might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' GOAL! Kevin Gameiro scores on 27. Assisted by Rodrigo
- 31' Poor challenge from Rodrigo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Carles Perez suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' Gaya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Barcelona so far.
- 46' FC Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
- 51' What composure from Pique! The Spain international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 53' FC Barcelona receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 53.
- 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Luis Suarez. He replaces Anssumane Fati on 60 minute.
- 61' Against the run of play, Luis Suarez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 66' A quiet spell here at . Valencia CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 67' Another change for Valencia CF made on 67 minute. Ferran Torres leaves to be changed by Lee Kangin.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Kangin on 69.
- 70' Frenkie de Jong makes way for Ivan Rakitic at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
- 72' Valencia CF make a change. Rodrigo trudges off to be replaced by Maxi Gomez on 72 minutes.
- 73' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Arthur has done his job and it is now time for Arturo Vidal to step up.
- 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Maxi Gomez.
- 82' What a moment for Luis Suarez! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' Poor challenge from Denis Cheryshev. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ernesto Valverde will be considering his options from the bench.
- It finishes all square. FC Barcelona and Valencia CF share the spoils 5-2.
Lineups
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Frenkie de Jong ↓ Ivan Rakitic 70'
- 17
- 15
-
8
Arthur ↓ Arturo Vidal 73'
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 5
- 2
- 27
-
31
Ansu Fati ↓ Luis Suarez 60'
Bench
- 6
-
22
Arturo Vidal ↑ 73'
-
9
Luis Suarez ↑ 60'
-
4
Ivan Rakitic ↑ 70'
- 20
- 24
- 26
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Maxi Gomez 72'
- 7
- 18
- 17
- 24
- 5
- 14
-
20
Ferran Torres ↓ Lee Kangin 67'
- 13
Bench
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 67'
- 12
- 1
- 6
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↑ 72'
- 3
-
16
Lee Kangin ↑ 67'
Coach
Albert Celades
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 8 |
| Lionel Messi | 7 |
| Raphinha | 4 |
| Carlos Soler | 4 |
| Fermin Lopez | 4 |
| Maxi Gomez | 3 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 3 |
| Hugo Duro | 3 |
Head to Head
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
4.29
FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 88% + FC Barcelona to win 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 3.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 4.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
Double Chance
FC Barcelona or Draw
90%
Draw or Valencia CF
22%
FC Barcelona or Valencia CF
88%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Barcelona win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
4 – 1
7.3%
4 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
7%
5 – 1
6.2%
5 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 1
5.1%
6 – 1
4.5%
6 – 0
4.4%
4 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona
| Handicap | FC Barcelona covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| -2 | 57% | 17% | 26% |
| -1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| -1 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| -0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 3% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
2%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

