Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Valencia CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Valencia CF
1 – 1
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 19:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla 43,857 HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Duro 24' 1–0
1–1 45+3' Ayoze Perez
Hugo Duro 39' Y
Y 42' Yeremy
Y 50' Pape Gueye
Pepelu 51' Y
Hugo Guillamon 62' Y
YR 68' Pape Gueye
Y 77' Kiko Femenia
Y 83' Raul Albiol

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)
5 games this season 🟨 5.6/game ⚽ 13.8 goals/game

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
2024-08-31 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF 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

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Villarreal CF H 1–1 D
28 Aug Athletic Club A 0–1 L
23 Aug RC Celta de Vigo A 1–3 L
17 Aug FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
26 May RC Celta de Vigo A 2–2 D
19 May Girona FC H 1–3 L
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Valencia CF A 1–1 D
26 Aug RC Celta de Vigo H 4–3 W
23 Aug Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
19 Aug Club Atlético de Madrid H 2–2 D
25 May CA Osasuna A 1–1 D
19 May Real Madrid CF H 4–4 D

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 ball is rolling at Estadio de Mestalla. Valencia CF are looking to make home advantage count against Villarreal CF.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' RamonTerrats Espacio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' Sergi Cardona has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 121 appearances.
  • 20' 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 Yeremy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' GOAL! Hugo Duro scores on 24.
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' The referee calls foul for Hugo Duro. He receives a card.
  • 42' Villarreal CF player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Ilias Akhomach. He replaces Dani Parejo on 46 minute.
  • 48' Magnificent from Ayoze Perez! That is 65 goals in 341 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pape Gueye.
  • 51' Valencia CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 51.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' Villarreal CF come into this ranked 2 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Hugo Guillamon.
  • 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' The referee has no hesitation. Pape Gueye is booked for Villarreal CF — card on 68.
  • 69' Valencia CF make a change. Hugo Guillamon trudges off to be replaced by Rafael Mir on 69 minutes.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Dimitri Foulquier. He replaces Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on 70 minute.
  • 75' Villarreal CF have won 559 goals from 410 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 77' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a card on 77.
  • 77' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Ayoze Perez is replaced by Juan Bernat.
  • 82' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Andre Almeida is withdrawn and Javier Guerra gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Raul Albiol argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

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

2024-08-31 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF 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

Valencia CF Form

2024-08-31 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-08-28 Athletic Club 1–0 Valencia CF L 2024-08-23 RC Celta de Vigo 3–1 Valencia CF L 2024-08-17 Valencia CF 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2024-05-26 RC Celta de Vigo 2–2 Valencia CF D 2024-05-19 Valencia CF 1–3 Girona FC L

Villarreal CF Form

2024-08-31 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-08-26 Villarreal CF 4–3 RC Celta de Vigo W 2024-08-23 Sevilla FC 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-08-19 Villarreal CF 2–2 Club Atlético de Madrid D 2024-05-25 CA Osasuna 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-05-19 Villarreal CF 4–4 Real Madrid CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.93 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF23% Draw27% Villarreal CF50%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
50%
Draw or Villarreal CF
77%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF15% Draw45% Villarreal CF40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.9%
0 – 2
10.4%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 4
2.8%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 12% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 24% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 18% 16%
+2.5 84% — 16%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
40% ✓

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