What is Valencia and Barcelona's form's form ahead of this match?
Valencia ended a two-game losing streak this Wednesday, when they defeated Logroñes in the Copa del Rey. Los Naranjeros have only been able to keep two clean sheets in their last six games, which is a clear indication of their main problem. Their last La Liga clash at home concluded in a 1-0 win against Eibar on January 4, 2020.
Barcelona's stint under Quique Setién has not begun as expected, despite two wins for the former Betis boss. Los Culés have beaten Granada and Ibiza by only one goal despite their massive possession numbers. Their last La Liga match away from home concluded in a 2-2 draw against Espanyol.
What position do Valencia and Barcelona hold in La Liga prior to this game?
Valencia makes it to this tie in seventh place of the Spanish top-flight. Los Naranjeros have won eight of their 20 games this season, with seven draws and five losses completing their tally. Albert Celades' men have scored 30 goals, but their defense has conceded 29 times, the highest amount for any team in the top ten spots of the league. Maxi Gómez is the team's top scorer, with seven goals to his name.
Barcelona visits Mestalla as the top team in La Liga, with 13 wins out of their 20 games. Los Culés have lost three and drawn four, and curiously, all those three losses have taken place away from home. Barcelona has scored more goals (50) than any other team in La Liga. Lionel Messi is the team's top scorer with 14 goals, which also make him La Liga's best striker.
Valencia vs Barcelona - Who's in and who's out
Valencia - Injured: Cristiano Piccini, Goncalo Guedes, Manu Vallejo, Rodrigo Moreno. Suspended: Dani Parejo. Doubtful: Ezequiel Garay.
Barcelona - Injured: Ousmané Dembelé, Luis Suárez.
Valencia vs Barcelona - Head-to-head stats
The first meeting of the season between these teams ended in a 5-2 victory for Los Culés.
Four of Barcelona's last visits to Mestalla have ended in similar 1-1 draws.
Valencia has only been able to win one of their last six games against Barcelona. That win saw them claim the 2018-19 Copa Del Rey title.
Lionel Messi is Barcelona's top scorer against Valencia in their last six games. The Argentine ace has found the back of the net four times in those games.
Broadcast info: Valencia vs Barcelona
In Spain: Movistar Laliga, Mitele Plus, Movistar+.
In the U.K.: Premier Player HD, LaLigaTV.
In the U.S.: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS en Español.
In Canada: beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español.
In Australia: beIN Sports Connect, Kayo Sports, beIN Sports 1.
In Germany: DAZN, TeleClub Sport Live.
In France: beIN Sports 2, Free, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
In Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Sky HD.
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