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Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2018-19
Valencia CF
1 – 1
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sun 7 Oct 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 41' Luis Suarez
Carlos Soler 43' Y
Y 58' Philippe Coutinho
Dani Parejo 58' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga .

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Sanchez
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Ignacio Rubio
  • Referee Ruben Becerril
  • Referee Jorge Diaz

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
4
10
Valencia CF 16 games · Avg 4.0 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2018-10-07 Valencia CF 1–1 FC Barcelona

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#15 Position #9
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: FC Barcelona gets underway.
  • 2' A stunning finish from Ezequiel Garay — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 7' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 12' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Goncalo Guedes departs to be replaced by Denis Cheryshev.
  • 17' The 29-year-old Arthur has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelino might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 23' What a strike from Lionel Messi! The score is 1-1.
  • 28' Kevin Gameiro, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 41' Luis Suarez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 43' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlos Soler.
  • 48' Ivan Rakitic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 53' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Philippe Coutinho on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Supporters expect more eagerness from Busquets, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 67' Kevin Gameiro makes way for Rodrigo at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 72' Jordi Alba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Barcelona so far.
  • 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Francis Coquelin. He replaces Geoffrey Kondogbia on 79 minute.
  • 84' The FC Barcelona bench stirs into life. Philippe Coutinho is withdrawn and Ousmane Dembele gets his opportunity.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Rafinha. He replaces Arthur on 88 minute.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ernesto Valverde

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.58 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF30% Draw39% FC Barcelona31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 70%
30%
± 1.5 38%
62%
± 2.5 15%
85%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Barcelona
70%
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona
61%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF14% Draw66% FC Barcelona20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30%
0 – 1
17.9%
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
1.5%
2 – 2
1.4%
1 – 3
1.1%
3 – 0
0.8%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 18% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 23% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 8% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
49% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
56% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.