The thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final between Valencia and Barcelona is set to kick off on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Estadio de Mestalla. With a spot in the semi-finals on the line, this promises to be an exciting and closely contested match between the two teams.
Valencia vs FC Barcelona
Valencia and Barcelona have faced off 63 times, with Valencia securing 12 victories, while Barcelona has won 34 times. The two teams have drawn 17 times. On average, these encounters have produced 3.24 goals per match. This season, Valencia averages 1.12 goals per game, while Barcelona has been more prolific, averaging 2.97 goals per match.
Valencia will be aiming for another win after their 2-1 triumph over Celta Vigo in La Liga. In that match, Valencia had 46% possession and registered 8 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target. Celta Vigo, in comparison, managed 3 attempts, 2 of which were on target.
Barcelona, on the other hand, comes into this fixture after a 1-0 victory over Alaves in La Liga. Barcelona dominated possession with 71% and took 11 shots on goal, 4 of which were on target. Alaves had 3 attempts, but none were on target.
Statistics for the match:
Valencia have been consistent in attack, scoring in all of their last 6 matches, netting a total of 8 goals. However, they’ve also conceded 10 goals during that stretch. It remains to be seen if this trend will continue in their upcoming game.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 20 times in their last 6 matches. While their manager, Hansi Flick, will certainly view this as a positive, Barcelona have struggled defensively, conceding in 5 of those same matches.
What is the Prediction?
Looking at the recent head-to-heads between these two clubs since 2022, it’s been a challenging run for Valencia, who have yet to secure a win. Barcelona, on the other hand, have dominated, winning 83% of their encounters. Both teams have shown they can control possession and create plenty of goal-scoring chances. Based on these trends, our prediction for the match is: both teams to score – yes.
Summary
Match: Valencia vs FC Barcelona
Bet: both teams to score -yes
Odds: – 152 / 1.66
