Champions Barcelona travel to the Mestalla on Saturday evening looking to end their La Liga campaign with another win against Valencia.
Hansi Flick’s side won the title earlier this month and remain well clear of the top spot, while Valencia still hope to qualify for Europe on the final weekend.
Los Che produced an encouraging end to the season under Carlos Corberan and remain in the race for the Conference League.
A thrilling 4-3 win over Real Sociedad last weekend kept Valencia within touching distance of seventh-placed Getafe, with just two points separating the sides ahead of the last round.
Despite already being champions, Barcelona have shown signs of easing up in recent weeks.
Last week’s 3-1 win over Real Betis moved Flick’s side to 94 points on the campaign and continued their exceptional domestic season.
The Catalan club wrapped up the title with a win over Real Madrid earlier this month and have also lifted the Spanish Super Cup.
Valencia vs Barcelona team news
Valencia will be without Eray Comet through suspension, while Mouctar Diakhaby remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Several other players are doubtful for the hosts, including Jose Gaya, Dimitri Foulquier, Lucas Beltran, Jose Copete and Renzo Saravia.
Javi Guerra is expected to continue in an improved role after scoring twice against Real Sociedad, while Hugo Duro is likely to partner him in attack.
Barcelona are still without Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez, but the visitors have been boosted by the return of Marcus Rashford, Frenkie de Jong and Ferran Torres to training.
Flick is expected to turn his team around again, with Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi and Alejandro Balde all seeking a reprieve.
Valencia vs Barcelona qualifiers
Valencia: Dimitrievsky; Rendall, Tarrega, Nunez, Vazquez; Rioja, Ugrinic, Rodriguez, Ramazani; Guerra, Duro
Barcelona: J Garcia; Araujo, Cubarsi, E Garcia, Balde; Gavi, De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, F Torres, Lewandowski
Where to watch Valencia vs Barcelona: TV channel, live streaming
The game will be available to watch live in the UK on Premier Sports and LaLigaTV.
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00pm BST on Saturday.
Statistics of Valencia vs Barcelona
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 12 matches against Valencia
- Valencia have scored 18 goals in their last three meetings with Barcelona
- Barcelona have the best away record in La Liga this season
- Valencia have been chasing European qualification since last weekend
- Barcelona scored six and five goals respectively in their last two games against Los Che
Valencia vs Barcelona prediction
Valencia are capable of making this competition, especially at the Mestalla, but Barcelona’s quality in attack makes them favorites for the title as well.
Prediction: Valencia 1-2 Barcelona
