Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2025-26
Valencia CF
3 – 1
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sat 23 May 2026 · 19:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 61' Robert Lewandowski
Javier Guerra 66' 1–1
Luis Rioja 71' 2–1
Guido Rodriguez 90+7' 3–1
Cesar Tarrega 63' Y
Unai Nunez 65' Y
Y 70' Andreas Christensen
Y 79' Marc Bernal

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Adrian Cordero Vega (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Israel Barcena Rodriguez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Judit Romano Garcia (Spain)

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
2026-05-23 Valencia CF 3–1 FC Barcelona 2025-09-14 FC Barcelona 6–0 Valencia CF 2025-01-26 FC Barcelona 7–1 Valencia CF 2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–2 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 May FC Barcelona H 3–1 W
17 May Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 4–3 W
14 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 1–1 D
10 May Athletic Club A 1–0 W
02 May Club Atlético de Madrid H 0–2 L
25 Apr Girona FC H 2–1 W
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 May Valencia CF A 1–3 L
17 May Real Betis Balompié H 3–1 W
13 May Deportivo Alavés A 0–1 L
10 May Real Madrid CF H 2–0 W
02 May CA Osasuna A 2–1 W
25 Apr Getafe CF A 2–0 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valencia CF and FC Barcelona has kicked off!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ferran Torres made 422 appearances and scored 74 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The travelling FC Barcelona supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 25' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' Fresh legs for FC Barcelona! Xavi Espart comes on to replace Ronald Araujo.
  • 50' 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.
  • 52' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Diego Lopez is replaced by Largie Ramazani.
  • 57' Poland international Wojciech Szczesny has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 61' Robert Lewandowski doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 62' FC Barcelona make a change. Eric Garcia trudges off to be replaced by Andreas Christensen on 62 minutes.
  • 63' Valencia CF player sees a card in front of him.
  • 65' That is a card for Valencia CF. Unai Nunez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' The deadlock is broken! Javier Guerra gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
  • 70' Andreas Christensen was booked on 70.
  • 71' Valencia CF is taking the lead after the goal scored by Luis Rioja on 71.
  • 76' The 30-year-old Andreas Christensen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 79' It’s gonna be a card for Marc Bernal.
  • 80' Thierry Correia is replacing Jesus Vazquez Alcalde for the Valencia CF side.
  • 83' FC Barcelona make a change. Marc Bernal trudges off to be replaced by Marc Casado on 83 minutes.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Javier Guerra is withdrawn and Andre Almeida gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Valencia CF 3-1 FC Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlos Corberán

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hansi Flick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 8
Lionel Messi 7
Carlos Soler 4
Raphinha 3
Fermin Lopez 3
Frenkie de Jong 3
Hugo Duro 3
Maxi Gomez 3

Head to Head

2026-05-23 Valencia CF 3–1 FC Barcelona 2025-09-14 FC Barcelona 6–0 Valencia CF 2025-01-26 FC Barcelona 7–1 Valencia CF 2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2024-04-29 FC Barcelona 4–2 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2026-05-23 Valencia CF 3–1 FC Barcelona W 2026-05-17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–4 Valencia CF W 2026-05-14 Valencia CF 1–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid D 2026-05-10 Athletic Club 0–1 Valencia CF W 2026-05-02 Valencia CF 0–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2026-04-25 Valencia CF 2–1 Girona FC W

FC Barcelona Form

2026-05-23 Valencia CF 3–1 FC Barcelona L 2026-05-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Real Betis Balompié W 2026-05-13 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 FC Barcelona L 2026-05-10 FC Barcelona 2–0 Real Madrid CF W 2026-05-02 CA Osasuna 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2026-04-25 Getafe CF 0–2 FC Barcelona W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.8 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: FC Barcelona or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF30% Draw31% FC Barcelona39%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Barcelona
70%
Valencia CF or FC Barcelona
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF17% Draw55% FC Barcelona28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
0 – 1
15%
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.5%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 16% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 24% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 13% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
45% ✓

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