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Saturday 5 October 2013

Match Preview: Barcelona vs Valladolid

Kick Off Time 9:00pm

Team News

Barcelona
  • Messi injured his hamstring in the 2-0 win at Almeria and will miss the match.
  • Fabregas played in the 'false nine' role in the Argentine's absence at Celtic, and scored the winning goal.
  • Neymar ran Celtic ragged in that game from the left-hand side, and Gerardo Martino will probably keep him in that role rather than pushing him into the centre.
  • If Barca win, they will make it eight wins from eight games and will break the record for the best ever start to a La Liga season.
Valladolid
  • Valladolid have problems in midfield, with Lluis Sastre now joining the absentee list that includes fellow middle men Rubio, Perez, Oscar and Larsson, while Valdet Rama is also a doubt.

Match Facts

Barcelona have won their last 18 home matches in La Liga. Barcelona win 1.11
Barcelona have won their last 7 matches against Valladolid in all competitions. Barcelona win 1.11
Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 6 matches against Valladolid in all competitions. Barcelona win/win 1.40
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in 12 of their last 13 matches in La Liga. Over 1.5 goals 1.10
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Barcelona's last 6 home games in La Liga. Over 2.5 goals 1.36
Barcelona have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Valladolid in all competitions. Over 2.5 goals 1.36
Valladolid have failed to win their last 10 away matches in La Liga. Valladolid lose or draw 1.02
Barcelona have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Valladolid in all competitions. Over 1.5 goals 1.10
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Prediction

  • Rukavina may have remarked that the absence of Messi means his side have a chance, but Barca have not dropped any points at the Camp Nou in 12 months and are unlikely to end that run against Valladolid.
  • Neymar's scrappy finish against Real Sociedad was no way to score his first league goal for Barca, but without Messi and with Valladolid missing key men in midfield, this is the perfect opportunity for him to shine in front of the home crowd.
Prediction:
Barcelona
4
0
Valladolid

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