Valencia vs Young Boys Predictions

Valencia missed a great chance to boost their last 16 hopes when they drew with Young Boys last week. They slipped up in Switzerland, as Michy Batshuayi’s opener was cancelled out. With Manchester United losing to Juventus on the same night, it was a missed opportunity for the Spanish side, especially after they did so well in their draw at Old Trafford. With Man United vulnerable, there’s an opening in the last 16 for Valencia. If they can keep in contention until the final clash – at home to United – then they have every chance of going through. However, could their hopes be scuppered in this clash with Young Boys?

The Valencia side which stormed into the Champions League last season would be punishing United’s slow start here. However, the Spaniards are in as much trouble themselves. They sit 15th in La Liga, struggling to get anywhere close to a European adventure next season. This is a campaign where they need to make the most their time in Europe, but they have just two points from their first three games.

Young Boys are seen as the minnows of the group, but they have a point from their first three. The Swiss league leaders have won three games on the spin since meeting Valencia, and they make this trip aiming to cause problems for an out of form side. While Juventus and United crushed Young Boys in this group, they were able to hold their own against Valencia. With a winning run behind them, the visitors should fancy their chances here.

The hosts’ hopes of making the next round seem slim when you look at their recent record in this competition. Valencia are winless in six Champions League matches (W0 D2 L4), their worst run since October 2011. The hosts have won just two of their last seven at home in this competition, while their league form is woeful. They’ve failed to win 91% of their league games this season, while they’re without a victory at home all season. They’ve drawn five and lost two at home, so the hosts seem a little short.

After a 2-1 win at Dinamo Zagreb in August in this competition, we can see Young Boys getting an away result. We’re backing the visitors on the double chance market, as Valencia’s campaign could be about to get even worse.