Form and Line-up
Valencia have looked decent in recent rounds, with only one defeat in six matches (three wins, two draws). However, the quality of their play still raises questions. The home side's defence is full of holes — the team have conceded 54 goals, and in the last round they allowed three more against Real Sociedad (4:3). At Mestalla, though, the Bats have been fairly solid, suffering only three defeats in their last 13 home matches.
Key numbers for Valencia:
In four of the team's last six matches, the bet "both teams to score – Yes" has landed.
Valencia have received only 69 yellow cards this season (fewer only for Real Madrid and Barcelona).
The Bats have conceded more than two goals from Barcelona in 7 of the previous 11 meetings.
Probable line-up (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski — Unai Nunez, Thierry Correia, Cesar Tarrega, Jesus Vazquez — Filip Ugrinic, Guido Rodriguez — Diego Lopez, Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja — Hugo Duro.
Absentees: Mouctar Diakhaby, Jose Copete, Jose Gaya, Dimitri Foulquier, Julen Agirrezabala (all injured), Eray Comert (suspended).
Form and Line-up
Barcelona have had an outstanding season under Hansi Flick: 31 wins in 37 matches, a phenomenal 94 goals scored and a rock-solid defence (only 33 conceded). After a recent victory over Real Madrid (2:0) and securing the title, the visitors allowed themselves to relax a little, unexpectedly losing to Alaves (0:1), but quickly got back on track, routinely beating Betis (3:1) last weekend. Despite the absence of Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, the depth of the away side's squad allows them to field a lethal attacking trio of Raphinha – Lewandowski – Rashford.
Key numbers for Barcelona:
Barcelona have won the second half in five of their last seven away matches.
The visitors are the best in the league in goals scored and conceded — 94:33.
Flick's side have collected only 59 yellow cards — the best figure in the league.
Probable line-up (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia — Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo — Marc Bernal, Gavi — Marcus Rashford, Pedri, Raphinha — Robert Lewandowski.
Absentees: Andreas Christensen, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal (all injured), Frenkie de Jong (doubtful).
