Friday , 2 October 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 7 21
2 Club Atlético 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

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 Atlético 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
29% Clean Sheets
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' Valencia CF have kicked off against UD Almeria. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Justin Kluivert is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for UD Almeria tonight.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Paulista is clearly more than just a goal scorer for UD Almeria.
  • 25' Sergio Akieme has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past UD Almeria's compact .
  • 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adri Embarba made 232 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Edinson Cavani. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 48' Justin Kluivert adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 53' 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.
  • 54' What an equalizer from Juan Brandariz!
  • 55' Sensational shot from Juan Brandariz. UD Almeria is back in the lead.
  • 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and UD Almeria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' Gaya adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 66' The whistle greets Houboulang Mendes as he departs to be replaced by Portillo.
  • 67' Another change for UD Almeria made on 67 minute. Largie Ramazani leaves to be changed by Alejandro Pozo.
  • 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Edinson Cavani.
  • 75' A stunning finish from Portillo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 76' Luis Suarez is replacing Leo Baptistao for the UD Almeria side.
  • 77' Adri Embarba is ready to make an impact after coming on for El Bilal Toure at the 77 minute mark.
  • 80' UD Almeria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 84' Inigo Eguaras has so much to prove this time. He replaces Melero on 84 minute.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Justin Kluivert is replaced by Samu Castillejo on 88 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

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.