UD Almeria vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UD Almeria vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio Mediterraneo.
- UD Almeria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Juan Lopez
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Alvaro Lopez
- Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
- Referee David Lopez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | Sevilla FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Mar | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Mar | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Feb | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! UD Almeria vs Valencia CF — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dimitri Foulquier on 7 minutes.
- 12' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 17' UD Almeria have won 187 goals from 160 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' That is a Yellow card for UD Almeria. Juan Brandariz will be fuming at that decision.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Luis Suarez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hugo Duro made 313 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' UD Almeria are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
- 42' Lucas Robertone is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 42' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Justin Kluivert is withdrawn and Fran Perez gets his opportunity.
- 47' UD Almeria are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
- 49' Melero doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 50' The whistle greets Nico Gonzalez as he departs to be replaced by Hugo Guillamon.
- 51' Another change for Valencia CF made on 51 minute. Nico Gonzalez leaves to be changed by Hugo Guillamon.
- 56' Guadeloupe international Dimitri Foulquier has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 58' A goal from the Serbia international Srdan Babic! He fires home on 58 to make it 2-0!
- 59' Srdan Babic doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' GOAL! Samu Castillejo fires home to make it 3-1!
- 66' UD Almeria ring the changes. Arnau Puigmal has done his job and it is now time for Alejandro Pozo to step up.
- 71' Juan Brandariz has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 73' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Samuel departs to be replaced by Yunus Musah.
- 78' UD Almeria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Largie Ramazani is hanging Leo Baptistao on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' It looks surprising UD Almeria does not make any changes. Luis Suarez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' Fran Perez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 87' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 90' Kaiky has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luis Suarez on 90 minute.
- UD Almeria celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
UD Almeria Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 19
- 12
- 20
- 13
- 21
- 22
- 16
- 5
- 23
- 18
Bench
- 24
- 8
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 4
- 7
- 14
- 2
- 26
Coach
Rubi
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 14
- 20
- 19
-
9
Justin Kluivert ↓ Fran Perez 42'
- 11
- 25
- 18
-
16
Samuel ↓ Yunus Musah 73'
- 15
-
17
Nico Gonzalez ↓ Hugo Guillamon 50'
Bench
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↑ 73'
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 24
-
6
Hugo Guillamon ↑ 50'
- 22
-
4
Yunus Musah ↑ 73'
- 21
- 8
- 33
-
29
Fran Perez ↑ 42'
Coach
Ruben Baraja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergio Arribas | 3 |
| Srdan Babic | 2 |
| Juan Brandariz | 2 |
| Melero | 1 |
| Javier Guerra | 1 |
| Diego Lopez | 1 |
| Hugo Duro | 1 |
| Gaya | 1 |
UD Almeria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
UD Almeria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UD Almeria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
UD Almeria or Draw
76%
Draw or Valencia CF
50%
UD Almeria or Valencia CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — UD Almeria
| Handicap | UD Almeria covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
UD Almeria keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.