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 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 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 | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
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 | #9 |
| 9 | Points | 15 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 2 / 3 / 7 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 5 |
| 8 | Scored | 17 |
| 20 | Conceded | 15 |
| -12 | GD | +2 |
| 0.75 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 17% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts). Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valencia CF and Villarreal CF has kicked off!
- 5' Valencia CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Villarreal CF winning 100% of all matches.
- 17' Controversy at the stadium! Albiol argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Trigueros, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mestalla with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' France international Francis Coquelin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 49' Assisted by Maxi Gomez with the perfectly-timed delivery and Rodrigo makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 54' What a strike from Andre Zambo Anguissa! The score is 1-1.
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Gerard Moreno will be fuming at that decision.
- 60' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Karl Toko Ekambi is withdrawn and Samuel Chukwueze gets his opportunity.
- 68' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 69' Valencia CF ring the changes. Maxi Gomez has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Gameiro to step up.
- 70' Sensational shot from Ferran. Valencia CF is back in the lead.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Javier Ontiveros. He replaces Manu Morlanes on 73 minute.
- 75' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Dani Parejo will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlos Bacca is hanging Moi Gomez on the field on 79 minute.
- 83' The crowd applauds Francis Coquelin as he leaves the pitch. Esquerdo steps in for Valencia CF.
- 86' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Rodrigo exits the field as Ruben Sobrino enters on 86.
- Villarreal CF will have plenty to reflect on. Valencia CF were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Pepelu | 3 |
| Gerard Moreno | 3 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 2 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Villarreal CF
50%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

