Barcelona started this year with bad results, 1-1 against Villarreal and 1-2 against Sevilla, both on home ground. Then, Guardiola managed his team to a series of winning games, 5-0 at Tenerife or 4-0 against Sevilla on Nou Camp. More of that, Barcelona is really playing a very nice football and make the impression that they can manage a easy win against almost every team in Europe.

Valladolid is not in their best form as they were losing last game at home, 4-0 against Atletico Madrid which has less power than Barcelona. Having only 1 point above the relegation line, their battle is clear for this season, to avoid it.

Barcelona can start the game with their best eleven: Valdes, Abidal, Pique, Puyol, Dani Alves, Xavi, Iniesta, Keita, Henry, Messi, Ibrahimovic. Only one important missing, Yaya Toure playing at African Nations Cup.

There is no need to give more statistics, or to praise Barcelona's style of play. If they are keeping their form shown in latest games, I see no reason not scoring a few goals this evening.

Our prediction: Barcelona -1.75 AH, 7/10 @1.88 at Bet365

Final result: 0 - 3, +6.16