Valencia CF vs Granada CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Granada CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Granada CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee Ivan Hernandez
- Referee Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
- Referee Kevin Javier Moreno Munoz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Granada CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Levante UD | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Mar | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | Molde FK | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | Molde FK | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Athletic Club | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Elche CF | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Granada CF get us underway at Estadio de Mestalla.
- 4' Daniel Wass is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 9' The 29-year-old Carlos Soler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 14' Over 14 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for German on 33.
- 38' 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.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Granada CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Darwin Machis comes on to replace Quina.
- 51' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Granada CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' The crowd applauds Kenedy as he leaves the pitch. Antonio Puertas steps in for Granada CF.
- 62' Granada CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 64' The Granada CF bench stirs into life. Darwin Machis is withdrawn and Molina gets his opportunity.
- 66' GOAL! Alejandro Blanco scores on 66. Assisted by Goncalo Guedes
- 67' That is a Yellow card for Granada CF. Quini will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Thierry Correia, a Portugal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Maxime Gonalons comes on to replace Yan Eteki.
- 79' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Alejandro Blanco by Lee Kangin on 79 minute.
- 84' German is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 87' The whistle greets Daniel Wass as he departs to be replaced by Yunus Musah.
- 89' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Goncalo Guedes departs to be replaced by Manu Vallejo.
- 90' Magnificent from Soldado! That is 22 goals in 192 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' The referee shows Granada CF player a Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Valencia CF 2-1 Granada CF.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↓ Manu Vallejo 89'
- 12
-
18
Daniel Wass ↓ Yunus Musah 87'
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 22
- 13
- 19
-
16
Alejandro Blanco ↓ Lee Kangin 79'
- 2
Bench
- 9
- 1
- 25
- 3
- 23
- 11
-
21
Manu Vallejo ↑ 89'
-
20
Lee Kangin ↑ 79'
- 15
- 10
- 6
-
30
Yunus Musah ↑ 87'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Granada CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
12
Quina ↓ Darwin Machis 46'
-
24
Kenedy ↓ Antonio Puertas 57'
- 22
- 1
- 6
- 17
- 16
- 14
-
8
Yan Eteki ↓ Maxime Gonalons 76'
- 21
Bench
- 18
-
4
Maxime Gonalons ↑ 76'
- 23
- 20
-
11
Darwin Machis ↑ 46'
- 13
-
19
Montoro ↑ 46'
-
10
Antonio Puertas ↑ 57'
- 3
- 31
Coach
Diego Martinez
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kenedy | 2 |
| Daniel Wass | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Fede Vico | 1 |
| Pepelu | 1 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.64
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Granada CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
77%
Draw or Granada CF
49%
Valencia CF or Granada CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Granada CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.