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Round 38 - La Liga

Valencia CF VS FC Barcelona

Mestalla Stadium

23 May, 2026

Overview:

Valencia host Barcelona in the final round of La Liga at Mestalla, with Barcelona entering as the stronger side based on current scoring output, overall squad quality, and historical edge in the matchup. Valencia’s home advantage and end-of-season intensity may keep the game competitive early, but Barcelona are still projected to control more territory and create the better chances.

Recent H2H results: Barcelona unbeaten in last 10

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of FC Barcelona.
Expect Barcelona to dominate possession and territory while Valencia look to press selectively and attack through transitions. Set pieces, wide overloads, and Barcelona’s ability to break Valencia’s first press are likely to be decisive. If Valencia score first, the game becomes more open; otherwise Barcelona’s control should increase as the match progresses.
Historical dominance, better attacking metrics, and stronger expected-goals profile all favor Barcelona. Valencia’s home setting reduces certainty, but the overall model still points to an away win with moderate scoring volume.

Last Update: 21-05-2026

Stats:

Valencia CF FC Barcelona
Expected Possession
45.2 54.8
Average Goals Per Match
1.15 1.85
Win Probability
22 54
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Barça 31 1 6 94
2 Real Madrid 27 5 6 86
3 Villarreal 22 6 10 72
4 Atleti 21 6 11 69
5 Real Betis 15 15 8 60
6 Celta 14 12 12 54
7 Getafe 15 6 17 51
8 Rayo Vallecano 12 14 12 50
9 Valencia 13 10 15 49
10 Real Sociedad 11 13 14 46
11 Espanyol 12 10 16 46
12 Athletic 13 6 19 45
13 Sevilla FC 12 7 19 43
14 Alavés 11 10 17 43
15 Elche 10 13 15 43
16 Levante 11 9 18 42
17 Osasuna 11 9 18 42
18 Mallorca 11 9 18 42
19 Girona 9 14 15 41
20 Real Oviedo 6 11 21 29
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
K. Mbappé RMA FRA 31 25 4
V. Muriqi MAL KOS 37 23 1
A. Budimir OSA CRO 37 17 N/A
F. Torres FCB SPA 35 16 3

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