Thursday , 2 July 2026

Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Valencia CF
2 – 0
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Sat 30 Oct 2021 · 16:30 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Guillamon 47' Y
Y 53' Arnaut Danjuma
Omar Alderete 63' Y
Y 73' Trigueros
Y 75' Albiol
Y 79' Samuel Chukwueze

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Inigo Prieto
  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Jose Munuera
  • Referee Carlos Calderina
  • Referee Antonio Martinez

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

7
4
7
Valencia CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 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

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Villarreal CF H 2–0 W
27 Oct Real Betis Balompie A 1–4 L
23 Oct RCD Mallorca H 2–2 D
17 Oct FC Barcelona A 1–3 L
02 Oct Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
25 Sep Athletic Club H 1–1 D
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Oct Valencia CF A 0–2 L
26 Oct Cadiz CF H 3–3 D
23 Oct Athletic Club A 1–2 L
20 Oct BSC Young Boys A 4–1 W
17 Oct CA Osasuna H 1–2 L
03 Oct Real Betis Balompie H 2–0 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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Valencia CF get us underway at Estadio Mestalla.
  • 5' The travelling Villarreal CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact .
  • 15' Dani Parejo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Dimitri Foulquier is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
  • 35' The 28-year-old Pervis Estupinan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' The Spain Hugo Guillamon breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 1-0!
  • 44' Assisted by Dimitri Foulquier with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hugo Guillamon makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 46' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 46 minute. Dani Parejo leaves to be changed by Samuel Chukwueze.
  • 47' A moment of madness from Hugo Guillamon on 47 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 52' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' Arnaut Danjuma is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
  • 54' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Carlos Soler comes on to replace Uros Racic.
  • 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Trigueros. He replaces Etienne Capoue on 61 minute.
  • 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Omar Alderete.
  • 68' 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.
  • 71' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Moi Gomez is replaced by Paco Alcacer.
  • 72' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alberto Moreno is hanging Pervis Estupinan on the field on 72 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a Yellow card on 73.
  • 75' Albiol was booked on 75.
  • 77' What composure from Carlos Soler! The Spain international strokes it home. 3-0.
  • 79' Controversy at the stadium! Samuel Chukwueze argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 82' Valencia CF ring the changes. Gaya has done his job and it is now time for Cristiano Piccini to step up.
  • 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valencia CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • Villarreal CF will have plenty to reflect on. Valencia CF were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Goncalo Guedes 4
Gerard Moreno 3
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 2
Arnaut Danjuma 2
Juan Foyth 2
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2

Head to Head

2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 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

Valencia CF Form

2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF W 2021-10-27 Real Betis Balompie 4–1 Valencia CF L 2021-10-23 Valencia CF 2–2 RCD Mallorca D 2021-10-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Valencia CF L 2021-10-02 Cadiz CF 0–0 Valencia CF D 2021-09-25 Valencia CF 1–1 Athletic Club D

Villarreal CF Form

2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF L 2021-10-26 Villarreal CF 3–3 Cadiz CF D 2021-10-23 Athletic Club 2–1 Villarreal CF L 2021-10-20 BSC Young Boys 1–4 Villarreal CF W 2021-10-17 Villarreal CF 1–2 CA Osasuna L 2021-10-03 Villarreal CF 2–0 Real Betis Balompie W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Villarreal CF 75% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF40% Draw25% Villarreal CF35%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
66%
Draw or Villarreal CF
60%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF27% Draw44% Villarreal CF29%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
21% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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