Sunday , 16 August 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)
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
2024-08-31 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
#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' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de Mestalla as Valencia CF face off against Villarreal CF in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' It looks surprising Villarreal CF does not make any changes. Diego Lopez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 24' The Spain Hugo Duro breaks the deadlock on 24 minutes. 1-0!
  • 29' Spain international Kiko Femenia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valencia CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 39' Valencia CF player sees a card in front of him.
  • 42' Yeremy is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
  • 46' Ilias Akhomach is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dani Parejo at the 46 minute mark.
  • 48' What a strike from Ayoze Perez! The score is 1-1.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Pape Gueye. He receives a card.
  • 51' Pepelu picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valencia CF and Villarreal CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 62' It’s gonna be a card for Hugo Guillamon.
  • 67' Valencia CF have won 398 goals from 422 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 68' The referee has no hesitation. Pape Gueye is booked for Villarreal CF — card on 68.
  • 69' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Hugo Guillamon is withdrawn and Rafael Mir gets his opportunity.
  • 70' The whistle greets Jesus Vazquez Alcalde as he departs to be replaced by Dimitri Foulquier.
  • 75' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' That looks like a foul for a card for Kiko Femenia.
  • 77' Juan Bernat is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ayoze Perez at the 77 minute mark.
  • 82' Javier Guerra is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Almeida at the 82 minute mark.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Raul Albiol argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Sergi Cardona is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Juan Foyth 2
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 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
3 / 4
0.56 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF26% Draw40% Villarreal CF34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.29
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 70%
30%
± 1.5 38%
62%
± 2.5 15%
85%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
66%
Draw or Villarreal CF
74%
Valencia CF or Villarreal CF
60%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF14% Draw67% Villarreal CF19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
30.2%
0 – 1
18.4%
1 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
1.6%
2 – 2
1.4%
1 – 3
1.1%
3 – 0
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 17% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 23% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 8% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
49% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
57% ✗

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