Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- FC Barcelona 38 games · 94 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Ruben Ruiperez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | FC Barcelona | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Jan | SD Eibar | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | AFC Ajax | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Granada CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | Deportivo Alaves | H | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 49 | Points | 94 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 31 / 1 / 6 |
| 46 | Scored | 95 |
| 55 | Conceded | 36 |
| -9 | GD | +59 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 2.47 |
| 34% | Win % | 82% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Valencia CF gets underway.
- 5' Kevin Gameiro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pique.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and FC Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Gabriel Paulista has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Samuel Umtiti.
- 48' Jordi Alba adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Busquets is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 54' The referee calls foul for Francis Coquelin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 56' The FC Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Arthur departs to be replaced by Arturo Vidal.
- 59' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Kevin Gameiro exits the field as Rodrigo enters on 59.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 77' GOAL! Maxi Gomez fires home to make it 1-1!
- 80' The whistle greets Maxi Gomez as he departs to be replaced by Jaume Costa.
- 85' FC Barcelona make a change. Frenkie de Jong trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Rakitic on 85 minutes.
- 90' The crowd applauds Carlos Soler as he leaves the pitch. Ruben Sobrino steps in for Valencia CF.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Valencia CF to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↓ Rodrigo 59'
- 18
- 17
- 1
- 24
- 5
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Ruben Sobrino 90'
- 6
- 20
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↓ Jaume Costa 80'
Bench
- 4
-
23
Ruben Sobrino ↑ 90'
-
19
Rodrigo ↑ 59'
- 28
-
3
Jaume Costa ↑ 80'
- 16
- 34
Coach
Albert Celades
FC Barcelona Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Frenkie de Jong ↓ Ivan Rakitic 85'
- 17
-
8
Arthur ↓ Arturo Vidal 56'
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 10
- 23
- 5
- 20
-
31
Ansu Fati ↓ Alex Collado 85'
Bench
- 15
-
22
Arturo Vidal ↑ 56'
-
4
Ivan Rakitic ↑ 85'
- 2
- 24
-
30
Alex Collado ↑ 85'
- 26
Coach
Quique Setien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Lewandowski | 8 |
| Lionel Messi | 7 |
| Carlos Soler | 4 |
| Fermin Lopez | 3 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 3 |
| Hugo Duro | 3 |
| Maxi Gomez | 3 |
| Raphinha | 3 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
FC Barcelona Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona 76% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
59%
Draw or FC Barcelona
65%
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 3
5.7%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
Actual
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | FC Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.