Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Valencia CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Fri 5 Mar 2021 · 20:00 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'
Uros Racic 14' Y
Carlos Soler 23' Y
Y 36' Juan Foyth
Gaya 39' Y
Y 42' Etienne Capoue
Maxi Gomez 67' Y
Y 85' Albiol

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Roberto Alonso
  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee David Recio
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras

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

7
4
7
Valencia CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2019-11-30 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2019-04-18 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Mar Villarreal CF H 2–1 W
27 Feb Getafe CF A 0–3 L
20 Feb RC Celta de Vigo H 2–0 W
14 Feb Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
07 Feb Athletic Club A 1–1 D
30 Jan Elche CF H 1–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Mar Valencia CF A 1–2 L
28 Feb Club Atlético de Madrid H 0–2 L
25 Feb FC Red Bull Salzburg H 2–1 W
21 Feb Athletic Club A 1–1 D
18 Feb FC Red Bull Salzburg A 2–0 W
14 Feb Real Betis Balompié H 1–2 L

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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Valencia CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
  • 14' The referee has no hesitation. Uros Racic is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 14.
  • 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Carlos Soler on 23.
  • 28' Thierry Correia is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 33' 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.
  • 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juan Foyth.
  • 39' A moment of madness from Gaya on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 40' GOAL! Gerard Moreno scores on 40.
  • 42' Etienne Capoue picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' Villarreal CF make a change. Pervis Estupinan trudges off to be replaced by Trigueros on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' 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.
  • 66' Another change for Valencia CF made on 66 minute. Lee Kangin leaves to be changed by Kevin Gameiro.
  • 67' Maxi Gomez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 67.
  • 72' Jaume Costa is replacing Etienne Capoue for the Villarreal CF side.
  • 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jaume Costa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 80' Manu Vallejo is replacing Daniel Wass for the Valencia CF side.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Albiol on 85.
  • 86' A stunning finish from Carlos Soler — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 88' Villarreal CF make a change. Moi Gomez trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Bacca on 88 minutes.
  • 90' Valencia CF make a change. Maxi Gomez trudges off to be replaced by Toni Lato on 90 minutes.
  • Valencia CF celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2019-11-30 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2019-04-18 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF

Valencia CF Form

2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF W 2021-02-27 Getafe CF 3–0 Valencia CF L 2021-02-20 Valencia CF 2–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2021-02-14 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2021-02-07 Athletic Club 1–1 Valencia CF D 2021-01-30 Valencia CF 1–0 Elche CF W

Villarreal CF Form

2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF L 2021-02-28 Villarreal CF 0–2 Club Atlético de Madrid L 2021-02-25 Villarreal CF 2–1 FC Red Bull Salzburg W 2021-02-21 Athletic Club 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2021-02-18 FC Red Bull Salzburg 0–2 Villarreal CF W 2021-02-14 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Betis Balompié L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.76 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 86% + Valencia CF or Draw 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF42% Draw38% Villarreal CF20%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes23% 0% No77%
Avg goals/match: 1.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 69%
31%
± 1.5 37%
63%
± 2.5 14%
86%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
79%
Draw or Villarreal CF
58%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF21% Draw67% Villarreal CF12%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.8%
1 – 0
19.6%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.2%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 0
1.8%
2 – 2
1.3%
3 – 1
1.2%
0 – 3
0.5%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 24% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 16% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
60% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
47% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.