Wednesday , 22 July 2026

Valencia CF vs UD Almería, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Valencia CF
2 – 1
Full Time
UD Almería
Sat 3 Feb 2024 · 13:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Duro 14' 1–0
Roman Yaremchuk 23' 2–0
2–1 50' Sergio Arribas
Roman Yaremchuk 24' Y
Javier Guerra 25' Y
Y 61' Alex Centelles
Cristhian Mosquera 62' Y
Y 64' Edgar Gonzalez
Y 72' Anthony Lozano
Hugo Guillamon 73' Y
Y 90' Lucas Robertone
Y 90' Largie Ramazani
R 91' Leo Baptistao

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs UD Almería — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Eliana Fernandez Gonzalez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Fabian Blanco Rodriguez (Spain)

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

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2
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Valencia CF 4 games · Avg 3.5 goals UD Almería
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-03 Valencia CF 2–1 UD Almería 2023-09-23 UD Almería 2–2 Valencia CF 2023-04-09 UD Almería 2–1 Valencia CF 2023-01-23 Valencia CF 2–2 UD Almería

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb UD Almería H 2–1 W
28 Jan Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–2 L
20 Jan Athletic Club H 1–0 W
14 Jan Cadiz CF A 4–1 W
02 Jan Villarreal CF H 3–1 W
19 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–0 W
UD Almería
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Feb Valencia CF A 1–2 L
26 Jan Deportivo Alaves H 0–3 L
21 Jan Real Madrid CF A 2–3 L
14 Jan Girona FC H 0–0 D
04 Jan CA Osasuna A 0–1 L
20 Dec FC Barcelona A 2–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Valencia CF have kicked off against UD Almeria. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Valencia CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hugo Duro makes it 1-0.
  • 19' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' Roman Yaremchuk makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Valencia CF are in front.
  • 24' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Roman Yaremchuk will be fuming at that decision.
  • 25' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 30' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 34' Iddrisu Baba gets the nod from UD Almeria. He replaces Cesar Montes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. UD Almeria needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
  • 50' Brilliant from the ! Sergio Arribas makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 50.
  • 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Giorgi Mamardashvili made 14 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Centelles.
  • 61' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Luka Romero comes on to replace Leo Baptistao.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Cristhian Mosquera. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Edgar Gonzalez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Fran Perez. He replaces Diego Lopez on 64 minute.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Cristhian Mosquera.
  • 70' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on, Javier Guerra off on 70 minutes.
  • 72' The referee calls foul for Anthony Lozano. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Hugo Guillamon. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 78' Gonzalo Melero, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 82' Marko Milovanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chumi at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' The whistle greets Hugo Duro as he departs to be replaced by Selim Amallah.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Lucas Robertone. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

UD Almería Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sergio Arribas 3
Juan Brandariz 2
Srdan Babic 2
Justin Kluivert 1
Portillo 1
Samu Castillejo 1
Melero 1
Javier Guerra 1

Head to Head

2024-02-03 Valencia CF 2–1 UD Almería 2023-09-23 UD Almería 2–2 Valencia CF 2023-04-09 UD Almería 2–1 Valencia CF 2023-01-23 Valencia CF 2–2 UD Almería

Valencia CF Form

2024-02-03 Valencia CF 2–1 UD Almería W 2024-01-28 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–0 Valencia CF L 2024-01-20 Valencia CF 1–0 Athletic Club W 2024-01-14 Cadiz CF 1–4 Valencia CF W 2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Valencia CF W

UD Almería Form

2024-02-03 Valencia CF 2–1 UD Almería L 2024-01-26 UD Almería 0–3 Deportivo Alaves L 2024-01-21 Real Madrid CF 3–2 UD Almería L 2024-01-14 UD Almería 0–0 Girona FC D 2024-01-04 CA Osasuna 1–0 UD Almería L 2023-12-20 FC Barcelona 3–2 UD Almería L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 UD Almería xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF52% Draw25% UD Almería23%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
77%
Draw or UD Almería
48%
Valencia CF or UD Almería
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF34% Draw45% UD Almería21%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push UD Almería covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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