FCBARCELONA.CAT

03.12.2008 11:59

Opposing statistics

Berta Brau

FC Barcelona have scored the most goals in the league at home this season and they face a Valencia side that have let in the least on their travels this term at the weekend.

Apart from seeing first take on third in la Primera, it is also likely to see one team extend their impressive record with Barça hoping to add to their tally in Camp Nou at Los Che looking to keep things tight at the back away from home once more.

Goals galore

The Blaugrana have scored no less than 22 goals in front of their own fans in the six matches played so far this season in the league, making it an average ratio of 3.6 goals-per-game. Racing Santander, Real Betis, Atlético de Madrid, Almería, Real Valladolid and Getafe are the six teams all to have visited Camp Nou this term. The key man going forward for Barça is Samuel Eto'o, who has scored half of the team's goals at home.

Unbeaten away

Facing Barça on Saturday will be a Valencia team that has let in just three goals in away games this season with only Almería and Recreativo being able to find a way through the stalwart rearguard. Unai Emery's team have also not been beaten on the road as they have recorded three wins and three draws.

Another interesting fact

It is no less interesting to look at the game from another angle as Barça do not concede many at home, having let in just five in Camp Nou, while Valencia know there way around the penalty area on their travels with nine goals to their credit.