Valencia to gain Europa revenge against Swansea at the Liberty

Valencia are in woeful form in La Liga but they raise their game for the Europa League and they can take all three points against Swansea at a generous 23/10.

Miroslav Djukic’s side have won their last three European encounters in a comfortable manner, scoring eight goals and conceding just one in the process.

Valencia have lost five of their eight games against teams in the top half of La Liga this season and probably don’t have enough confidence against the big sides.

They were 3-0 down to Barcelona within 42 minutes in September, and although they got it back to 3-2 via a Helder Postiga brace, their start to the match was fatal.

Bet on Valencia to win at 23/10

However Swansea are no Barcelona and they were fortunate to beat Fulham at the weekend – a result which saw them finally break a five-match winless run.

Valencia have conceded first in four of their last six games in Spain and an early vulnerability was evident in the first match between these sides at the Mestalla Stadium.

Wilfried Bony scored in the 14^th minute and started a Swansea 3-0 victory rolling, although it is worth remembering that Adil Rami was sent-off for the hosts in the 10^th minute.

Bony has been in good form of late and the 10-goal striker has three in his last three games; he also helped force an own-goal at Fulham at the weekend. He is 5/1 to score first.

With these two teams both retaining the ball well, the first goal will be crucial.

Given the Spaniards record when they have conceded the first goal – they have only taken one point from a losing position this season – they need to start the match strongly and quieten the vocal home crowd.

Bet on Wilfried Bony to score first at 5/1

That is something they have done in Europe.