Valencia CF vs UD Almería, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs UD Almería — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almería 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Javier Estrada
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Salvador Lax
- Referee Miguel Ortiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | UD Almería | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Cádiz CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Real Betis Balompié | H | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Jan | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Dec | Cádiz CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Getafe CF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | FC Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Valencia CF welcome UD Almería for this crunch clash at Estadio Mestalla.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Robertone made 190 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cenk Ozkacar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' 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.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' Largie Ramazani is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Edinson Cavani on 45 minutes.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Justin Kluivert makes it 1-0.
- 53' The travelling UD Almería supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' Juan Brandariz adds to his 0 season tally! UD Almeria lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 55' Juan Brandariz does the damage! The net is bulging and UD Almeria surge ahead!
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and UD Almería are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Magnificent from Gaya! That is 6 goals in 429 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' Houboulang Mendes makes way for Portillo at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from UD Almeria.
- 67' The UD Almeria bench stirs into life. Largie Ramazani is withdrawn and Alejandro Pozo gets his opportunity.
- 72' Edinson Cavani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 75' Portillo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 76' It is a substitution in UD Almeria team. Leo Baptistao is replaced by Luis Suarez on 76 minute.
- 77' Another substitution for UD Almeria to replace El Bilal Toure by Adri Embarba on 77 minute.
- 80' It’s a booking for UD Almeria player. Melero gets a Yellow card.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andre Almeida.
- 84' UD Almeria ring the changes. Melero has done his job and it is now time for Inigo Eguaras to step up.
- 88' Valencia CF ring the changes. Justin Kluivert has done his job and it is now time for Samu Castillejo to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Edinson Cavani ↓ Maranhao 88'
- 3
- 5
- 14
- 20
- 9
- 25
-
18
Andre Almeida ↓ Ilaix Moriba 77'
- 16
- 15
- 4
Bench
- 12
- 13
- 1
-
19
Hugo Duro ↑ 77'
-
11
Samu Castillejo ↑ 88'
- 24
- 6
-
22
Maranhao ↑ 88'
- 21
-
8
Ilaix Moriba ↑ 77'
- 33
- 29
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
UD Almería Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Melero ↓ Inigo Eguaras 84'
-
24
Houboulang Mendes ↓ Portillo 66'
- 19
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Luis Suarez 76'
- 13
- 15
- 21
- 5
- 23
-
9
El Bilal Toure ↓ Adri Embarba 76'
- 7
Bench
-
8
Portillo ↑ 66'
- 20
-
17
Alejandro Pozo ↑ 67'
- 6
-
10
Adri Embarba ↑ 76'
-
4
Inigo Eguaras ↑ 84'
- 22
- 11
-
16
Luis Suarez ↑ 76'
- 18
- 14
- 25
Coach
Rubi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergio Arribas | 3 |
| Juan Brandariz | 2 |
| Srdan Babic | 2 |
| Roman Yaremchuk | 1 |
| Justin Kluivert | 1 |
| Portillo | 1 |
| Samu Castillejo | 1 |
| Melero | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
UD Almería xG
I would bet for:
Valencia CF or UD Almería 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
69%
Draw or UD Almería
58%
Valencia CF or UD Almería
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | UD Almería covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.