Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos del Cerro
- Referee Juan Carlos Yuste
- Referee Abraham Alvarez
- Referee Guillermo Cuadra
- Referee Antonio Santos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 2 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 3 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Alavés | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Málaga CF | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | FC Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Real Madrid CF | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Real Betis Balompié | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Elche CF | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante UD | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | CA Osasuna | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | Getafe CF | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Villarreal CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Dec | SD Huesca | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | SD Eibar | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Getafe CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | SD Eibar | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jan | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | SD Huesca | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #11 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Valencia CF is hosting Villarreal CF for another epic battle.
- 4' Mouctar Diakhaby adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' It looks like no one’s ball. Villarreal CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Ruiz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 20' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Argentina international Ezequiel Garay has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Iborra. He receives a Yellow card.
- 31' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' Valencia CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Gerard Moreno, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 51' Denis Cheryshev doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' The 39-year-old Carlos Bacca has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Alfonso Pedraza departs to be replaced by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 64' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Pablo Fornals is withdrawn and Gerard Moreno gets his opportunity.
- 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Villarreal CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 72' Jose Gaya picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 74' Another change for Valencia CF made on 74 minute. Denis Cheryshev leaves to be changed by Daniel Wass.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Mario Gaspar. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Ferran Torres on, Carlos Soler off on 77 minutes.
- 82' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
- 84' Lee Kangin gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Santi Mina and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Rodrigo gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Valencia CF take all three points.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 19
- 13
-
11
Denis Cheryshev ↓ Daniel Wass 74'
- 12
- 17
- 21
- 24
- 14
-
8
Carlos Soler ↓ Ferran Torres 77'
-
22
Santi Mina ↓ Lee Kangin 84'
Bench
-
18
Daniel Wass ↑ 74'
- 1
- 15
- 3
-
20
Ferran Torres ↑ 77'
-
34
Lee Kangin ↑ 84'
- 37
Coach
Marcelino
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 16
-
19
Santi Cazorla ↓ Carlos Bacca 60'
- 17
- 1
- 11
- 2
- 6
- 3
- 14
-
8
Pablo Fornals ↓ Gerard Moreno 64'
Bench
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 60'
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↑ 64'
- 13
- 23
-
30
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 60'
- 5
- 15
Coach
Luís García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goncalo Guedes | 4 |
| Gerard Moreno | 3 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 2 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Pepelu | 2 |
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.94
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 1.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
88%
Draw or Villarreal CF
48%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valencia CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
31.6%
1 – 0
25.8%
2 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
1.5%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1%
4 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 30% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 8% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.