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 |