Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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 Balompié 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 Balompié H 2–0 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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valencia CF and Villarreal CF has kicked off!
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Brazil international Maranhao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Alberto Moreno has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Valencia CF in their trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact .
  • 43' Hugo Guillamon does the damage! The net is bulging and Valencia CF surge ahead!
  • 44' What a moment for Hugo Guillamon! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Dani Parejo is replaced by Samuel Chukwueze.
  • 47' Hugo Guillamon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 47.
  • 52' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arnaut Danjuma on 53.
  • 54' Carlos Soler gets the nod from Valencia CF. He replaces Uros Racic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Etienne Capoue is replaced by Trigueros on 61 minute.
  • 63' A moment of madness from Omar Alderete on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 68' Albiol has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 71' Paco Alcacer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Moi Gomez at the 71 minute mark.
  • 72' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Pervis Estupinan is withdrawn and Alberto Moreno gets his opportunity.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Trigueros on 73.
  • 75' Albiol picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' Magnificent from Carlos Soler! That is 42 goals in 425 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 79' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Samuel Chukwueze.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Cristiano Piccini comes on to replace Gaya.
  • 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pepe Bordalás will be considering his options from the bench.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Valencia CF to claim maximum points.

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
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 2
Arnaut Danjuma 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 Balompié 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 Balompié W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.21 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Villarreal CF 75% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF35% Draw25% Villarreal CF40%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
60%
Draw or Villarreal CF
65%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF21% Draw45% Villarreal CF34%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 2
7.7%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
19% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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