Valencia vs FC Barcelona: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Valencia

L L D L L

9th place in Spanish La Liga

1-1

16/12/2023 20:00

FC Barcelona

W L W W W

2nd place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Valencia vs FC Barcelona on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Valencia vs FC Barcelona preview before placing your bet.

Valencia are currently 9th with 49 points after 38 matches.
FC Barcelona sit 2nd with 85 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Barcelona to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Barcelona, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Valencia have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:00

2023-12-16

Valencia vs FC Barcelona - Prediction & Odds

Valencia

FC Barcelona

2023-12-16 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Real Madrid	95	38	29	8	1	87	26	61
02 FC Barcelona	85	38	26	7	5	79	44	35
03 Girona	81	38	25	6	7	85	46	39
04 Atletico Madrid	76	38	24	4	10	70	43	27
05 Athletic Bilbao	68	38	19	11	8	61	37	24
06 Real Sociedad	60	38	16	12	10	51	39	12
07 Real Betis	57	38	14	15	9	48	45	3
08 Villarreal	53	38	14	11	13	65	65	0
09 Valencia	49	38	13	10	15	40	45	-5
10 Alaves	46	38	12	10	16	36	46	-10
11 Osasuna	45	38	12	9	17	45	56	-11
12 Getafe	43	38	10	13	15	42	54	-12
13 Celta Vigo	41	38	10	11	17	46	57	-11
14 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	48	54	-6
15 Mallorca	40	38	8	16	14	33	44	-11
16 Las Palmas	40	38	10	10	18	33	47	-14
17 Rayo Vallecano	38	38	8	14	16	29	48	-19
18 Cadiz	33	38	6	15	17	26	55	-29
19 Almeria	21	38	3	12	23	43	75	-32
20 Granada CF	21	38	4	9	25	38	79	-41

Head To Head

05/03/2023 15:15

FC Barcelona

1 - 0

Valencia

SPA D1

29/10/2022 19:00

Valencia

0 - 1

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

20/02/2022 15:15

Valencia

1 - 4

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

17/10/2021 19:00

FC Barcelona

3 - 1

Valencia

SPA D1

02/05/2021 19:00

Valencia

2 - 3

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

19/12/2020 15:15

FC Barcelona

2 - 2

Valencia

SPA D1

Valencia

Draw

17%

FC Barcelona

83%

Valencia Last 6 matches

08/12/2023 20:00

Getafe 1 - 0 Valencia SPA D1

05/12/2023 20:00

Arosa SC 0 - 1 Valencia SPA CUP

02/12/2023 13:00

Girona 2 - 1 Valencia SPA D1

25/11/2023 15:15

Valencia 0 - 0 Celta Vigo SPA D1

11/11/2023 20:00

Real Madrid 5 - 1 Valencia SPA D1

05/11/2023 15:15

Valencia 1 - 0 Granada CF SPA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches FC Barcelona

03/12/2023 20:00

FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Atletico Madrid SPA D1

28/11/2023 20:00

FC Barcelona 2 - 1 FC Porto UEFA CL

25/11/2023 13:00

Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 FC Barcelona SPA D1

12/11/2023 15:15

FC Barcelona 2 - 1 Alaves SPA D1

07/11/2023 17:45

FC Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 0 FC Barcelona UEFA CL

04/11/2023 20:00

Real Sociedad 0 - 1 FC Barcelona SPA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Valencia

FC Barcelona

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.39

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

13 (34%)25 (66%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

23 (61%)15 (39%)

Valencia

Recent matches

FC Barcelona

Under /Over

(55%)21 17(45%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

/Yes

(42%)16 22(58%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Valencia

FC Barcelona

Shots

Valencia

Total shots

9.95 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 2.29

FC Barcelona

Total shots

15.66 avg / game

Blocked

139 total

Avg. 3.86

Valencia Pass FC Barcelona

Total passes

14534

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

23067

Avg. 607 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

65%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Valencia

Played games

FC Barcelona

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.45

3.26

124

Corners

238

6.26

22.79

866

Throw-ins

705

18.55

1.79

Offsides

2.61

3.11

118

GK saves

100

2.63

Valencia

DISCIPLINARY

FC Barcelona

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.68

2.29

0.13

0.05

12.63

480

Fouls

410

10.79

17.13

651

Tackles

575

15.13

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How We Build the Valencia vs FC Barcelona Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Valencia vs FC Barcelona on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish La Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Valencia vs FC Barcelona Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Valencia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Barcelona's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish La Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where Valencia and FC Barcelona sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Spanish La Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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