Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Alfonso Costoya
- Referee Jose Antonio Sanchez
- Referee Cesar Soto
- Referee Carlos Alvarez
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Villarreal CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Real Betis Balompié | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | Granada CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Lille OSC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Valencia CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Athletic Club | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Oct | SD Eibar | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Deportivo Alavés | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #11 |
| 4 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 1 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 3 |
| 4 | Scored | 13 |
| 13 | Conceded | 12 |
| -9 | GD | +1 |
| 0.57 | PPG | 1.14 |
| 14% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts).
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
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio de Mestalla. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Valencia CF and Villarreal CF.
- 5' Francis Coquelin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Villarreal CF so far.
- 10' Villarreal CF have won 559 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Manu Morlanes, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Albiol on 17 minutes.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Celades might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' Villarreal CF 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.
- 47' Villarreal CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' Goal! Rodrigo scores his 50 goal in 425 matches.
- 54' GOAL! Andre Zambo Anguissa scores on 54.
- 55' Poor challenge from Gerard Moreno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 63' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Karl Toko Ekambi is replaced by Samuel Chukwueze.
- 68' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Maxi Gomez is withdrawn and Kevin Gameiro gets his opportunity.
- 70' Ferran has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Javier Ontiveros. He replaces Manu Morlanes on 73 minute.
- 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dani Parejo.
- 79' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Carlos Bacca on, Moi Gomez off on 79 minutes.
- 83' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Francis Coquelin departs to be replaced by Esquerdo.
- 86' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Rodrigo is replaced by Ruben Sobrino on 86 minute.
- 2-1 the final result. Villarreal CF will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 10
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Ruben Sobrino 86'
- 18
-
17
Francis Coquelin ↓ Esquerdo 83'
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 20
-
22
Maxi Gomez ↓ Kevin Gameiro 69'
- 13
Bench
-
23
Ruben Sobrino ↑ 86'
-
9
Kevin Gameiro ↑ 69'
- 1
- 32
- 15
- 2
-
34
Esquerdo ↑ 83'
Coach
Albert Celades
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
23
Moi Gomez ↓ Carlos Bacca 79'
- 19
- 17
- 7
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 15
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 6
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 79'
- 13
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 63'
- 5
-
24
Javier Ontiveros ↑ 73'
- 20
Coach
Javier Calleja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goncalo Guedes | 4 |
| Gerard Moreno | 3 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Pepelu | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 2 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.52
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
70%
Draw or Villarreal CF
54%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

