Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Valencia CF
3 – 1
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Tue 2 Jan 2024 · 20:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Roman Yaremchuk 4' 1–0
Pepelu pen 27' 2–0
Pepelu pen 57' 3–0
3–1 73' Gerard Moreno
Y 37' Eric Bailly
Y 49' Dani Parejo
Y 56' Etienne Capoue
Gaya 63' Y
Diego Lopez 74' Y
Y 80' RamonTerrats Espacio
Y 90' Jorge Cuenca

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 3.9 goals/game

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
2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Villarreal CF H 3–1 W
19 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–0 W
16 Dec FC Barcelona H 1–1 D
08 Dec Getafe CF A 0–1 L
02 Dec Girona FC A 1–2 L
25 Nov RC Celta de Vigo H 0–0 D
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Jan Valencia CF A 1–3 L
20 Dec RC Celta de Vigo H 3–2 W
17 Dec Real Madrid CF A 1–4 L
14 Dec Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 3–2 W
09 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–3 L
06 Dec Maccabi Haifa FC H 0–0 D

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' Valencia CF have kicked off against Villarreal CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 4' The deadlock is broken! Roman Yaremchuk gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
  • 9' Over 9 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 17' Raul Albiol makes way for Eric Bailly at the 17 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 22' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 27' Pepelu adds to his 0 season tally! Valencia CF lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 37' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 42' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 47' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 49' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dani Parejo.
  • 54' Gabriel Paulista is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Etienne Capoue. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 57' Brilliant from the ! Pepelu makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 57.
  • 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ruben Baraja will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gaya on 63.
  • 65' The whistle greets Etienne Capoue as he departs to be replaced by Ben Brereton.
  • 69' Valencia CF ring the changes. Sergi Canos has done his job and it is now time for Diego Lopez to step up.
  • 73' A goal from the Spain international Gerard Moreno! He fires home on 73 to make it 3-1!
  • 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diego Lopez.
  • 78' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jesus Vazquez Alcalde is hanging Gaya on the field on 78 minute.
  • 79' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Adria Altimira is withdrawn and Kiko Femenia gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Poor challenge from RamonTerrats Espacio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 85' Fran Perez, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 86' Alberto Mari is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hugo Duro at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Cuenca argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Valencia CF players.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

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

2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF

Valencia CF Form

2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Valencia CF W 2023-12-16 Valencia CF 1–1 FC Barcelona D 2023-12-08 Getafe CF 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-12-02 Girona FC 2–1 Valencia CF L 2023-11-25 Valencia CF 0–0 RC Celta de Vigo D

Villarreal CF Form

2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-12-20 Villarreal CF 3–2 RC Celta de Vigo W 2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-12-14 Stade Rennais FC 1901 2–3 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-12-06 Villarreal CF 0–0 Maccabi Haifa FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.04 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 77% + Under — clean sheet likely 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF46% Draw33% Villarreal CF21%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 49%
51%
± 2.5 23%
77%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
79%
Draw or Villarreal CF
54%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF27% Draw59% Villarreal CF14%
Actual: Valencia CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.8%
1 – 0
18.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
3.3%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 0
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 26% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 14% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
55% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

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