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 38 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 Balompie | 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 Alaves | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Valencia CF | Villarreal CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #3 |
| 49 | Points | 72 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 13 / 10 / 15 | W / D / L | 22 / 6 / 10 |
| 46 | Scored | 72 |
| 55 | Conceded | 46 |
| -9 | GD | +26 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.89 |
| 34% | Win % | 58% |
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 9th (49 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Valencia CF and Villarreal CF is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' 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.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Albiol. He receives a Yellow card.
- 22' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' Ferran Torres, a Spain , has 24 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 47' Carlos Soler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 35 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Rodrigo makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 49.
- 54' What a moment for Andre Zambo Anguissa! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Gerard Moreno gets a Yellow card.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Albert Celades might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Samuel Chukwueze is replacing Karl Toko Ekambi for the Villarreal CF side.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' Valencia CF ring the changes. Maxi Gomez has done his job and it is now time for Kevin Gameiro to step up.
- 70' Goal! Ferran scores his 73 goal in 422 matches.
- 73' The whistle greets Manu Morlanes as he departs to be replaced by Javier Ontiveros.
- 75' Dani Parejo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 79' The crowd applauds Moi Gomez as he leaves the pitch. Carlos Bacca steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 83' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Esquerdo comes on to replace Francis Coquelin.
- 86' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Rodrigo is withdrawn and Ruben Sobrino gets his opportunity.
- The points are shared — Valencia CF 2-1 Villarreal CF. Honours even.
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 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Pepelu | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 2 |
| Arnaut Danjuma | 2 |
Head to Head
Valencia CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.78
Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valencia CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Valencia CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Villarreal CF
48%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Valencia CF
| Handicap | Valencia CF covers | Push | Villarreal CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

