Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga .
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 12 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Ignacio Rubio
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Manchester United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | Valencia CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Sep | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Sep | CD Leganes | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Girona FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | PSV | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #1 |
| 9 | Points | 33 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 1 |
| 8 | Scored | 48 |
| 20 | Conceded | 13 |
| -12 | GD | +35 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 2.75 |
| 17% | Win % | 92% |
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
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season
FC Barcelona this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valencia CF to score. At the same time, FC Barcelona does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' A stunning finish from Ezequiel Garay — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 7' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 12' Another change for Valencia CF made on 12 minute. Goncalo Guedes leaves to be changed by Denis Cheryshev.
- 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ernesto Valverde might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 22' The 39-year-old Pique has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 23' What a strike from Lionel Messi! The score is 1-1.
- 28' Valencia CF have won 407 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' FC Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Barcelona backline.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luis Suarez on 41.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Carlos Soler argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' Philippe Coutinho picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' FC Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' Rodrigo is replacing Kevin Gameiro for the Valencia CF side.
- 72' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 77' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 79' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Geoffrey Kondogbia departs to be replaced by Francis Coquelin.
- 84' The FC Barcelona bench stirs into life. Philippe Coutinho is withdrawn and Ousmane Dembele gets his opportunity.
- 88' Time for substitution for FC Barcelona. Arthur is replaced by Rafinha.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Rodrigo 67'
- 10
- 13
- 7
- 23
- 21
- 24
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 6
Bench
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 67'
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 12'
- 18
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↑ 79'
- 1
- 15
- 4
Coach
Marcelino
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 9
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 10
- 7
- 4
- 24
- 5
- 2
Bench
- 15
- 22
-
12
Rafinha ↑ 88'
-
11
Ousmane Dembele ↑ 84'
- 13
- 6
- 19
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
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
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.87
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.94
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + FC Barcelona to win 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
37%
Draw or FC Barcelona
81%
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.8%
0 – 3
9.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 3
7.9%
0 – 4
6.7%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 4
5.8%
0 – 5
4%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 5
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +1 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| +1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +2 | 41% | 21% | 38% |
| +2.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.