Tuesday , 18 August 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 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
5 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruna 1 1
10 Elche CF 1 1
11 Málaga CF 0 0
12 FC Barcelona 0 0
13 Real Madrid CF 0 0
14 Club Atletico de Madrid 0 0
15 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
16 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
17 Valencia CF 0 0
18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
19 Athletic Club 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Getafe CF 1 0
23 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
2
1
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 Balompié 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' Three points are at stake. Valencia CF host UD Almeria — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rubi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' UD Almeria come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. UD Almeria is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The 23-year-old Yunus Musah has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past UD Almeria's compact .
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' Edinson Cavani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 48' What a moment for Justin Kluivert! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' The Spain Juan Brandariz breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 1-1!
  • 55' What a strike from Juan Brandariz! The score is 1-2.
  • 60' Sergio Akieme, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 65' Brilliant from the ! Gaya makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 65.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Houboulang Mendes as he leaves the pitch. Portillo steps in for UD Almeria.
  • 67' A tactical swap from UD Almeria — Alejandro Pozo on, Largie Ramazani off on 67 minutes.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Edinson Cavani will be fuming at that decision.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Portillo makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' The UD Almeria bench stirs into life. Leo Baptistao is withdrawn and Luis Suarez gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Adri Embarba comes on to replace El Bilal Toure.
  • 80' That is a Yellow card for UD Almeria. Melero will be fuming at that decision.
  • 84' Andre Almeida picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 84' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Inigo Eguaras comes on to replace Melero.
  • 88' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Justin Kluivert departs to be replaced by Samu Castillejo.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

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.