Valencia vs Barcelona Preview

This could easily pass as the biggest test each of these sides would face this season but Valencia have been the most impressive of the two sides.

Los Che come into this game off the back of some convincing wins at the Mestalla.

They have scored 15 goals there this season including some outstanding results like 5-0 vs Malaga, 4-0 vs. Sevilla, and Leganes 3-0.

Barcelona will be their toughest opponents so far, but they will be up for a fight here judging by their impressive form this season.

Barcelona currently top the La Liga table, just four points ahead of Valencia as they look to reclaim the league title from Real Madrid.

Their four games winning streak was ended by Olympiacos in Europe but they managed to put together a two-games winning run which was ended by Juventus in the Champions League in midweek.

They have a minor injury crisis with Lionel Messi only able to play from the bench in their most recent game against Juventus.

They may have work to do to get a win here; as it is obvious Valencia are capable of getting at least a point based on their recent form.

Barcelona won both games last season against Valencia in the league.

Results of each team’s last 5 matches across all leagues and competitions

Valencia

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
W	Espanyol		0-2		Valencia	19 Nov, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Valencia		3-0		Leganes	4 Nov, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Alavés		1-2		Valencia	28 Oct, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Real Zaragoza		0-2		Valencia	24 Oct, 2017	Spanish Copa del Rey
W	Valencia		4-0		Sevilla FC	21 Oct, 2017	Spanish Primera División

Barcelona

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
W	Leganes		0-3		Barcelona	18 Nov, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Barcelona		2-1		Sevilla FC	4 Nov, 2017	Spanish Primera División
D	Olympiakos		0-0		Barcelona	31 Oct, 2017	UEFA Champions League
W	Athletic Bilbao		0-2		Barcelona	28 Oct, 2017	Spanish Primera División
W	Murcia		0-3		Barcelona	24 Oct, 2017	Spanish Copa del Rey

H2H

LAST FIVE GAMES					DATE	COMPETITION
Barcelona		4-2		Valencia	19 Mar, 2017	Spanish Primera División
Valencia		2-3		Barcelona	22 Oct, 2016	Spanish Primera División
Barcelona		1-2		Valencia	17 Apr, 2016	Spanish Primera División
Valencia		1-1		Barcelona	10 Feb, 2016	Spanish Copa del Rey
Barcelona		7-0		Valencia	3 Feb, 2016	Spanish Copa del Rey

Other fixtures taking place this week in the Spanish Primera:

Spanish Primera Table

Spanish Primera Results