Thursday , 2 July 2026

Valencia CF vs UD Almeria, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Valencia CF
2 – 2
Full Time
UD Almeria
Mon 23 Jan 2023 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Edinson Cavani 45' Y
Edinson Cavani 72' Y
Y 80' Melero
Andre Almeida 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs UD Almeria — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.

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 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 Almeria
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-23 Valencia CF 2–2 UD Almeria

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan UD Almeria H 2–2 D
06 Jan Cadiz CF H 0–1 L
31 Dec Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
10 Nov Real Betis Balompie H 3–0 W
06 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–1 D
29 Oct FC Barcelona H 0–1 L
UD Almeria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Cadiz 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)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio Mestalla. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' Lucas Robertone has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gennaro Gattuso will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' The travelling UD Almeria supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Edinson Cavani. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 48' Justin Kluivert puts Valencia CF on the lead.
  • 53' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and UD Almeria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 54' Juan Brandariz adds to his 0 season tally! UD Almeria lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' What a moment for Juan Brandariz! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' UD Almeria seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 65' What an equalizer from Gaya!
  • 66' A tactical swap from UD Almeria — Portillo on, Houboulang Mendes off on 66 minutes.
  • 67' Alejandro Pozo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Largie Ramazani on 67 minute.
  • 72' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Edinson Cavani gets a Yellow card.
  • 75' Portillo adds to his 0 season tally! UD Almeria lead 2-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 76' The whistle greets Leo Baptistao as he departs to be replaced by Luis Suarez.
  • 77' It is a substitution in UD Almeria team. El Bilal Toure is replaced by Adri Embarba on 77 minute.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Melero is booked for UD Almeria — Yellow card on 80.
  • 84' Andre Almeida has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 84' UD Almeria ring the changes. Melero has done his job and it is now time for Inigo Eguaras to step up.
  • 88' Samu Castillejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Justin Kluivert on 88 minute.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gennaro Gattuso

UD Almeria Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rubi

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 UD Almeria xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or UD Almeria 73% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF42% Draw27% UD Almeria31%
Actual: Draw

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 16%
84%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
69%
Draw or UD Almeria
58%
Valencia CF or UD Almeria
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF30% Draw46% UD Almeria24%
Actual: 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 Almeria 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 Almeria keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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