Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2026
Valencia CF
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sat 17 Aug 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla 46,673 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Duro 44' 1–0
1–1 45+5' Robert Lewandowski
1–2 49' Robert Lewandowski pen
Pepelu 38' Y
Y 45' Pau Cubarsi
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde 45' Y
Ruben Baraja 57' Y
Y 69' Andreas Christensen
Y 81' Jules Kounde

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Sanchez Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Javier Iglesias Villanueva (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Valentin Pizarro Gomez (Spain)
3 games this season 🟨 5.0/game ⚽ 14.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
4
11
Valencia CF 17 games · Avg 4.1 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–2 Valencia CF 2023-12-16 Valencia CF 1–1 FC Barcelona 2023-03-05 FC Barcelona 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-10-29 Valencia CF 0–1 FC Barcelona

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
26 May RC Celta de Vigo A 2–2 D
19 May Girona FC H 1–3 L
16 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–1 L
12 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 0–0 D
05 May Deportivo Alavés H 0–1 L
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Aug Valencia CF A 2–1 W
26 May Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
19 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 3–0 W
16 May UD Almeria A 2–0 W
13 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–0 W
04 May Girona FC A 2–4 L

Season Stats

Valencia CF FC Barcelona
#19 Position #1
4 Points 21
7 Played 7
1 / 1 / 5 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 0
4 Scored 31
13 Conceded 7
-9 GD +24
0.57 PPG 3.00
14% Win % 100%

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
43% Clean Sheets
FC Barcelona this season

Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Barcelona
0-15
4/1
16-30
6/2
31-45
3/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
5/1
76+
8/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

FC Barcelona
Raphinha 12 G 2 A
Lamine Yamal 7 G 4 A
Fermin Lopez 4 G 2 A
Karim Adeyemi 2 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Valencia CF welcome FC Barcelona for this crunch clash at Estadio de Mestalla.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' Pau Cubarsi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pepelu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Barcelona.
  • 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Pepelu. He receives a card.
  • 43' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' What a strike from Hugo Duro! The score is 1-0.
  • 45' That is a card for FC Barcelona. Pau Cubarsi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 49' Robert Lewandowski does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Barcelona surge ahead!
  • 50' Sensational shot from Robert Lewandowski. FC Barcelona is back in the lead.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 57' A moment of madness from Ruben Baraja on 57 minutes earns him a card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 62' FC Barcelona are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 64' A tactical swap from FC Barcelona — Gerard Martin on, Alex Balde off on 64 minutes.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Andre Almeida as he leaves the pitch. Dani Gomez steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 69' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a card on 69.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Eric Garcia. He replaces Marc Bernal on 71 minute.
  • 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Lopez, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 77' David Otorbi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael Mir at the 77 minute mark.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Jules Kounde is booked for FC Barcelona — card on 81.
  • 86' Hugo Guillamon is replacing Javier Guerra for the Valencia CF side.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Barcelona take all three points.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hansi Flick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–2 Valencia CF 2023-12-16 Valencia CF 1–1 FC Barcelona 2023-03-05 FC Barcelona 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-10-29 Valencia CF 0–1 FC Barcelona

Valencia CF Form

2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-05-26 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 Valencia CF D 2024-05-19 Valencia CF 1–3 Girona FC L 2024-05-16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Valencia CF L 2024-05-12 Valencia CF 0–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2024-05-05 Valencia CF 0–1 Deportivo Alavés L

FC Barcelona Form

2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-26 Sevilla FC 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-19 FC Barcelona 3–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2024-05-16 UD Almeria 0–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-05-13 FC Barcelona 2–0 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-05-04 Girona FC 4–2 FC Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.68 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.55 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + FC Barcelona to win 77%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF10% Draw13% FC Barcelona77%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 4.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 91%
9%
± 2.5 77%
23%
± 3.5 58%
42%
± 4.5 39%
61%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
23%
Draw or FC Barcelona
90%
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona
87%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF5% Draw26% FC Barcelona69%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 3
11%
0 – 2
9.8%
0 – 4
9.5%
1 – 3
7.3%
0 – 5
6.7%
1 – 4
6.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.6%
1 – 5
4.6%
1 – 1
4.1%
0 – 6
4%
1 – 6
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 3% 96%
-0.5 4% — 96%
+0.5 13% — 87%
+1 13% 15% 72%
+1.5 28% — 72%
+2 28% 20% 52%
+2.5 48% — 52%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
4% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
51% ✗

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