Valencia CF vs UD Almeria, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs UD Almeria — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almeria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | UD Almeria | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Club Atlético 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | 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)
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' Valencia CF have kicked off against UD Almeria. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marko Milovanovic made 166 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. UD Almeria is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 14' Goal! Hugo Duro scores his 38 goal in 320 matches.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past UD Almeria's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 23' GOAL! Roman Yaremchuk scores on 23.
- 24' A meaty challenge results in booking for Roman Yaremchuk on 24.
- 25' Javier Guerra picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Iddrisu Baba comes on to replace Cesar Montes.
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' Spain international Alex Centelles has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined UD Almeria backline.
- 50' Sergio Arribas is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' Marc Pubill has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' A moment of madness from Alex Centelles on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. UD Almeria will be frustrated.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Luka Romero. He replaces Leo Baptistao on 61 minute.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cristhian Mosquera on 62.
- 64' UD Almeria player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Diego Lopez departs to be replaced by Fran Perez.
- 66' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 70' Jesus Vazquez Alcalde is replacing Javier Guerra for the Valencia CF side.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anthony Lozano on 72 minutes.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hugo Guillamon on 73.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Marko Milovanovic. He replaces Chumi on 82 minute.
- 87' Cristhian Mosquera has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Selim Amallah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Duro at the 90 minute mark.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Robertone on 90.
- 2-1 the final result. UD Almeria will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
9
Hugo Duro ↓ Selim Amallah 90'
- 18
-
17
Roman Yaremchuk ↓ Alberto Mari 70'
- 25
- 6
- 15
- 3
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Fran Perez 64'
Bench
- 1
- 13
-
19
Selim Amallah ↑ 90'
- 27
-
21
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde ↑ 70'
- 31
- 11
-
23
Fran Perez ↑ 64'
-
22
Alberto Mari ↑ 70'
- 30
- 34
Coach
Ruben Baraja
UD Almeria Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↓ Luka Romero 61'
- 3
- 20
- 25
-
22
Cesar Montes ↓ Iddrisu Baba 34'
- 6
- 7
- 19
-
11
Gonzalo Melero ↓ Anthony Lozano 61'
- 18
-
21
Chumi ↓ Marko Milovanovic 82'
Bench
- 16
-
–
Anthony Lozano ↑ 61'
- 17
- 1
- 13
- 10
-
4
Iddrisu Baba ↑ 34'
-
5
Lucas Robertone ↑ 82'
- –
-
38
Luka Romero ↑ 61'
- 14
-
29
Marko Milovanovic ↑ 82'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergio Arribas | 3 |
| Juan Brandariz | 2 |
| Srdan Babic | 2 |
| Gaya | 1 |
| Roman Yaremchuk | 1 |
| Justin Kluivert | 1 |
| Portillo | 1 |
| Samu Castillejo | 1 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
UD Almeria xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
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 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
77%
Draw or UD Almeria
48%
Valencia CF or UD Almeria
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 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 Almeria 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 Almeria keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

