Barcelona will aim to maintain their perfect start to the La Liga season when they face newly-promoted Real Valladolid on Saturday afternoon at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona’s Magnificent Form
Barcelona has won three straight games against Valencia, Athletic Bilbao, and Rayo Vallecano under new manager Hansi Flick. They’ve struggled with injuries, but they’ve shown tenacity by winning two of those games after falling behind. With the help of standout players Pedri and Dani Olmo, the Catalan team hopes to accumulate 12 points from their final four games before the September international break.
Real Valladolid’s Firm Beginning
After placing second in the Segunda Division, Real Valladolid returned to La Liga and defeated Espanyol 1-0 at home to start the season. They were frustrated for most of the contest, even though they lost 3-0 against Real Madrid. Their disciplined defense will be put to the test against Barcelona’s potent offense.
Predicted Lineups
- Barcelona (4-2-3-1):Â Ter Stegen; Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alex Balde; Pedri, Marc Casado; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
- Unavailable:Â Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Marc Bernal, De Jong, Gavi
- Questionable:Â Ansu Fati
- Real Valladolid:Â No fresh issues
Match Prediction
Based on our analysis, there is a 78.89% chance that Barcelona will win, 13.9% that it will draw, and 7.24% that Real Valladolid will win. At Camp Nou, expect Barcelona to win, but Valladolid’s tenacity might make it a thrilling match.
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