Sunday , 16 August 2026

Granada CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Granada CF
2 – 3
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Mon 30 Oct 2023 · 20:00 UTC Nuevo Los Carmenes HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 18' Gerard Moreno
0–2 23' Gerard Moreno pen
0–3 28' Alexander Sorloth
Ricard Sanchez 29' 1–3
Myrto Uzuni 34' 2–3
Y 50' Alex Baena
Y 69' Raul Albiol
Y 73' Carlos Romero
Y 90' Dani Parejo

Overview

Match Preview

Granada CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Nuevo Los Carmenes.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Iglesias Villanueva (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jorge Bueno Mateo (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Antonio Cerezo Parfenof (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
5
Granada CF 8 games · Avg 4.0 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF 2021-08-16 Villarreal CF 0–0 Granada CF 2021-04-03 Granada CF 0–3 Villarreal CF 2021-01-20 Villarreal CF 2–2 Granada CF

Recent Form

Granada CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Villarreal CF H 2–3 L
20 Oct CA Osasuna A 0–2 L
08 Oct FC Barcelona H 2–2 D
01 Oct UD Almería A 3–3 D
28 Sep Real Betis Balompié H 1–1 D
24 Sep UD Las Palmas A 0–1 L
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Granada CF A 3–2 W
22 Oct Deportivo Alavés H 1–1 D
08 Oct UD Las Palmas H 1–2 L
05 Oct Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 1–0 W
30 Sep Getafe CF A 0–0 D
27 Sep Girona FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Nuevo Los Carmenes. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Granada CF and Villarreal CF.
  • 5' Santi Comesana has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 18' A goal from the Spain international Gerard Moreno! He fires home on 18 to make it 0-1!
  • 23' GOAL! Gerard Moreno scores on 23.
  • 28' What a moment for Alexander Sorloth! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 29' Assisted by Gonzalo Villar with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ricard Sanchez makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 34' Myrto Uzuni does the damage! The net is bulging and Granada CF surge ahead!
  • 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Granada CF and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Carlos Romero on, Alexander Sorloth off on 46 minutes.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Baena.
  • 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Granada CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Jose Morales on, Alex Baena off on 58 minutes.
  • 60' Granada CF ring the changes. Gonzalo Villar has done his job and it is now time for Oscar Melendo to step up.
  • 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 68' The Granada CF manager makes a substitution. Alvaro Fernandez departs to be replaced by Jose Callejon.
  • 69' A moment of madness from Raul Albiol on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
  • 73' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Alberto Moreno is replaced by Kiko Femenia.
  • 81' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 83' Another substitution for Granada CF to replace Ricard Sanchez by Famara Diedhiou on 83 minute.
  • 84' Gerard Moreno makes way for Santi Comesana at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pacheta might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dani Parejo on 90 minutes.
  • Granada CF will have plenty to reflect on. Villarreal CF were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Granada CF Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paco Lopez

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pacheta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gerard Moreno 7
Alexander Sorloth 4
Arnaut Danjuma 4
Moi Gomez 3
Ruben Pena 2
Soldado 2
Santi Cazorla 1
Myrto Uzuni 1

Head to Head

2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF 2021-08-16 Villarreal CF 0–0 Granada CF 2021-04-03 Granada CF 0–3 Villarreal CF 2021-01-20 Villarreal CF 2–2 Granada CF

Granada CF Form

2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF L 2023-10-20 CA Osasuna 2–0 Granada CF L 2023-10-08 Granada CF 2–2 FC Barcelona D 2023-10-01 UD Almería 3–3 Granada CF D 2023-09-28 Granada CF 1–1 Real Betis Balompié D 2023-09-24 UD Las Palmas 1–0 Granada CF L

Villarreal CF Form

2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF W 2023-10-22 Villarreal CF 1–1 Deportivo Alavés D 2023-10-08 Villarreal CF 1–2 UD Las Palmas L 2023-10-05 Villarreal CF 1–0 Stade Rennais FC 1901 W 2023-09-30 Getafe CF 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2023-09-27 Villarreal CF 1–2 Girona FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Granada CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Granada CF or Villarreal CF 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Granada CF30% Draw27% Villarreal CF43%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Granada CF or Draw
57%
Draw or Villarreal CF
70%
Granada CF or Villarreal CF
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Granada CF23% Draw44% Villarreal CF33%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Granada CF

Handicap Granada CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 20% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Granada CF keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.