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FC Barcelona vs. Real Valladolid
Match action in the top leagues is now back in full swing, and the third matchday of the new season also awaits us in Spain. On Sunday evening, FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid will meet in La Liga. The visitors have returned to the top flight after a year in the second division and now want to stay in the Spanish top flight for as long as possible. The start was mixed with one point from two games.
Barca, on the other hand, have completely different expectations. Individually, they are at least on a par with the defending champions Real Madrid this season. The king transfer was, of course, Robert Lewandowski, the Pole who arrived from FC Bayern in the summer. On the last matchday, the striker showed all his class and scored twice against San Sebastian. Now the Catalans want to follow up with a must-win against Valladolid. Find out whether we think they will succeed in this Barcelona – Valladolid betting tip.
Barcelona – Valladolid Info:
– Date & Time: 28/08/2022, 19:30.
– Venue: Camp Nou (Barcelona)
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 3
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Barcelona form & balance check
After the opener against Rayo Vallecano, you had to be even more worried about this big club than you already were. The opener was unimaginative, unfocused and anything but a good performance. The only reason they got a point was because Falcao was offside when he scored in injury time. Nevertheless, fans and officials became very restless after this performance. The team needed to show a reaction against San Sebastian and did so. After a tremendously strong performance in the second period, Barca deservedly walked off the field as 4-1 winners.
Hard to stop offensively
The defence looked shaky in both games, but it was the attack that really impressed against the Basques. The substitution of Ansu Fati completely changed the game of the Catalans and they scored three goals within a few minutes. Lewandowski scored a brace and Fati was directly involved in all three goals after his substitution. La Real” didn’t play badly, but they had hardly anything to offer in the second half. If the Blaugrana’s attack manages to put in performances like this on a regular basis, it will be very difficult to stop them.
Barcelona facts & analysis
– Still unbeaten this season.
– They did not win their first home match (0-0 against Rayo Vallecano)
– Barca have not scored a goal of their own in their last two home games (season-long)
Valladolid form & balance check
After the relatively clear relegation two years ago, nobody in Valladolid really knew how the club would continue or in which sporting direction the team would develop. Fortunately, the club was able to win direct relegation and thus has financial security. The start was mixed, one point from two games is not the desired result, but to get a point against teams like Villarreal and Sevilla is quite solid. Now comes the big Barcelona as the third really tough opponent.
Can Valladolid keep up individually?
Comparing the squad of the promoted team with those of the competition, it is noticeable that the individual class is not as present as in the other first division teams. They have the lowest squad value in La Liga, no Valladolid player has a market value above ten million euros. But against Sevilla this lack of quality didn’t show, they even took the lead shortly before the end. But it was not enough for more, because Sevilla equalised later. Nevertheless, the promoted team must look to bring their quality onto the pitch on a permanent basis.
Valladolid facts & analysis
– They are currently 17th in the table.
– So far Valladolid have not played to nil
– Away they are still unbeaten
Predicted line-up – last update on 27 August 2022
After the 4:1 in the Basque Country, Xavi actually has no reason to change anything big. Nevertheless, there is no way around Ansu Fati in the starting eleven, because the 19-year-old was one of the factors for the victory last weekend. For the visitors, centre-back El Yamiq is suspended, with Fernandez likely to be the first substitute. Otherwise, the team played well in Sevilla, which is why we do not expect any further changes.
Barcelona – Valladolid direct comparison & Statistics
90 times the two have met in the top flight, with the direct comparison clearly going to the home side. Barca have won 60 of their encounters, while Valladolid have only won 14.
– Barca have won all six of their last encounters.
– Barcelona have won five of those six matches without conceding a goal.
– Valladolid’s last win at Barcelona was 25 years ago
