The 2022-23 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Real Valladolid lock horns with Xavi's Barcelona side in an important clash at the Camp Nou on Sunday.
Barcelona vs Real Valladolid Preview
Real Valladolid are currently in 17th place in the La Liga standings and are struggling in the top flight. The away side did well to hold Sevilla to a 1-1 draw last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive this year. The Catalan giants eased past Real Sociedad by a 4-1 margin in their previous league game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Barcelona vs Real Valladolid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Barcelona vs Real Valladolid Prediction
Barcelona have grown in stature under Xavi but have plenty of work to do in the coming weeks. The likes of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have shown flashes of their brilliance so far and will want to make their mark this weekend.
Real Valladolid can pack a punch on their day but will need a miracle to trouble the hosts on Sunday. Barcelona are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Real Valladolid
Barcelona vs Real Valladolid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Robert Lewandowski to score - Yes
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Pedri and Gavi need rest so we can rotate