{"id":1450338,"date":"2026-05-21T10:57:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1450338"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:57:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T09:57:52","slug":"match-preview-valencia-vs-barcelona-23-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-valencia-vs-barcelona-23-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia vs Barcelona: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barcelona<\/a> arrive at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday night with the title in sight, facing a Valencia<\/a> side that has struggled in recent head-to-heads. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 8pm (UK time) on 23 May 2026, and the storyline is hard to ignore: Barcelona have won 13 of their last 19 meetings with Valencia, including some emphatic victories this season. With both sides’ La Liga<\/a> campaigns coming to a close, the contrast in form and firepower is stark\u2014and punters have plenty to weigh up in this clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Barcelona\u2019s dominant attacking numbers and their recent record over Valencia, our top betting recommendations focus on value in the away win and goals markets. We\u2019re particularly confident in backing Barcelona to win, given their league-best possession, goal tally, and almost unblemished head-to-head record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Barcelona to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/6 @ Betfair<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBarcelona have won 13 of their last 19 games against Valencia and boast the league’s top attack with 94 goals. Their last two meetings have seen them score 6 and 7 goals respectively, and their dominance in possession (68.7%) and pass accuracy (89.9%) has overwhelmed Valencia all season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/9 @ Bet365<\/a>
(69.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere have been at least three goals in four of the last five meetings between these sides, including 6-0 and 7-1 Barcelona wins this season. Barcelona games average 2.54 goals per game, and Valencia\u2019s defensive frailty (54 conceded) points to more goalmouth action.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Barcelona have set the pace in La Liga, sitting top with 94 points from 37 matches and a goal difference of +61. Valencia find themselves in mid-table, 9th on 46 points, with a negative goal difference and just 12 wins all season. Barcelona’s 84% win rate dwarfs Valencia’s 32%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Barcelona<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n+61<\/td>\n94<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Valencia<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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