Get the official Valencia vs Barcelona confirmed lineups, starting XIs, key team news, and match prediction ahead of Sunday's LaLiga clash at the Mestalla.
Valencia vs Barcelona Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 6 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:15 UK time |
Venue | Mestalla |
The starting lineups for the LaLiga fixture between Valencia and Barcelona have been confirmed.
Valencia Starting XI
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI: Stole Dimitrievski, Pablo Maffeo, Mouctar Diakhaby, Pepelu, Arnau Martínez, Jesús Vázquez, David Otorbi, Aliou Dieng, Filip Ugrinic, Arnaut Danjuma, Javi Guerra
Substitutes: Jaume Durá, Iker Córdoba, Rodrigo Gamón, Ryunosuke Sato, Aimar Blázquez, Aaron Mayol, Kayne van Oevelen, César Tárrega, Harvey Elliott, Hugo Duro, Dani Raba, José Gayà
Barcelona Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Joan García, Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, Gerard Martín, Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Rodri, Anthony Gordon, Pedri, Raphinha
Substitutes: Hamza Abdelkarim, Wojciech Szczesny, Marc Bernal, Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Karim Adeyemi, Jules Koundé, Gabriel Jesus, Dominik Livakovic, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, João Cancelo
Valencia vs Barcelona Immediate Reaction
Valencia
Valencia line up in a 5-3-2 formation with Stole Dimitrievski starting in goal behind a defensive five featuring Pablo Maffeo, Mouctar Diakhaby, Pepelu, Arnau Martínez, and Jesús Vázquez. David Otorbi, Aliou Dieng, and Filip Ugrinic form the midfield trio, tasked with supporting the front pair of Arnaut Danjuma and Javi Guerra.
Barcelona
Barcelona deploy a 4-2-3-1 system with Joan García in goal and a back four comprising Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, and Xavi Espart. Rodri and Pedri anchor the double pivot in midfield, allowing Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, and Anthony Gordon to operate behind Raphinha in attack.
Valencia vs Barcelona Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder for this fixture focuses on Barcelona's offensive output, selecting both Raphinha and Fermín López to score anytime. The play also includes Raphinha to record over 2.5 shots, alongside Barcelona to score over 1.5 total goals.
Valencia vs Barcelona Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Barcelona enter the match with an attacking lineup featuring Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Anthony Gordon, supported by a strong midfield pairing of Rodri and Pedri. Valencia have set up with a five-man defense to contain the visitors, but Barcelona's firepower makes them the clear favourites to break through and take all three points.
Score Prediction: 1-3
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