Football Bet of the Day for Sunday: Barcelona vs Valencia tipped by our expert. Can Barça’s attack overwhelm Los Che again? Read on to view the tips and full analysis…
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Spanish football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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⚽ Football Bet of the Day
Barcelona vs Valencia
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Barcelona Over 2.5 Team Goals | |
19/20 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Barcelona’s attacking quality, coupled with Valencia’s poor record against them, makes goals the standout angle. Even without key names, the champions possess the firepower to punish Los Che’s fragile defence. Backing Barcelona to score at least three goals looks the strongest selection for Sunday night’s standout La Liga clash. | |
📈 Three Key Stats Behind Today’s Best Bet
- Barcelona have scored 18 goals in their last four meetings with Valencia.
- Los Che have not won away at Barcelona in La Liga since April 2016.
- The Catalan giants have netted six goals in their first two league games this campaign.
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Rationale:
Sunday night brings a fascinating clash in La Liga as Barcelona welcome Valencia to the Johan Cruyff Stadium. While the setting is unusual for a top-flight game, with just 6,000 seats available, the focus will inevitably be on how the reigning champions respond after dropping points to Rayo Vallecano.
Hansi Flick’s men began the season positively, collecting two victories in their opening fixtures against Mallorca and Levante. Those wins showcased the attacking strength of the side, netting six goals across the two matches. However, their momentum stuttered when they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw last weekend, leaving them sitting just behind Real Madrid in the standings. The pressure is on to reassert dominance before attention shifts to European duties against Newcastle United.
Valencia arrive in decent spirits after a convincing 3-0 win over Getafe. That result offered optimism following a less inspiring start, with just one point from their opening two games. Carlos Corberan has reshaped the squad over the summer with a wave of signings, but consistency remains a major question mark. Despite their bright display last week, Los Che’s record against Barcelona is alarming. They have lost four straight head-to-head encounters, conceding 18 times in those fixtures, and have not claimed an away league victory against the Catalans since 2016.
Team news further tilts the balance in Barcelona’s favour. Even though Flick has injuries to contend with – Marc-André ter Stegen, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong all sidelined – the depth of talent available means he can still field a strong attacking unit. Ferran Torres is likely to lead the line with support from Dani Olmo and Raphinha, while Pedri is set to orchestrate midfield play. Valencia’s squad is healthier, but their defensive vulnerabilities remain evident, particularly when facing sides with fluid attacking patterns.
Given Barcelona’s historical dominance, combined with Valencia’s inability to contain top-level opponents on the road, the best angle is to back the hosts to score heavily. The Catalans have already shown they can carve open defences, and this smaller, intimate stadium may create even more pressure on the visitors.
✅ Best Bet: Barcelona Over 2.5 Team Goals
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