Villarreal CF vs Cádiz CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Cádiz CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Cádiz CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Jose Naranjo
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Alejandro Muniz
- Referee Diego Sanchez
- Referee Manuel Perez
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 Alaves | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Cádiz 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 |
| 29 Sep | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Oct | Deportivo Alavés | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Valencia CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | FC Barcelona | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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' What a night it is going to be! Villarreal CF welcome Cádiz CF for this crunch clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' Against the run of play, Anthony Lozano has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 15' Anthony Lozano with the second goal in the match!
- 20' Aissa Mandi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Carlos Akapo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cádiz CF.
- 32' Cadiz CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 32.
- 37' It’s a booking for Cadiz CF player. Fali Jimenez gets a Yellow card.
- 42' Alex is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cádiz CF tonight.
- 43' Against the run of play, Pau Torres has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Paco Alcacer will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Anthony Lozano is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 50' Anthony Lozano picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 52' A goal from the Honduras international Anthony Lozano! He fires home on 52 to make it 1-4!
- 53' Cadiz CF make a change. Ivan Chapela trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Alejo Peralta on 53 minutes.
- 56' Carlos Akapo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jens Jonsson on 56 minute.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ivan Alejo Peralta.
- 61' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Mario Gaspar has done his job and it is now time for Serge Aurier to step up.
- 64' Salva Sanchez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isaac Valencia on 64 minute.
- 69' Tomas Alarcon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Francis Coquelin.
- 71' Cadiz CF ring the changes. Anthony Lozano has done his job and it is now time for Florin Andone to step up.
- 72' A tactical swap from Cadiz CF — Florin Andone on, Anthony Lozano off on 72 minutes.
- 74' The crowd applauds Alfonso Pedraza as he leaves the pitch. Pervis Estupinan steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 79' Villarreal CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' What a moment for Boulaye Dia! That strike on 80 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' What a moment for Boulaye Dia! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 86' Florin Andone needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 89' Carlos Akapo was booked on 89.
- 90' Cadiz CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
10
Iborra ↓ Francis Coquelin 61'
-
9
Paco Alcacer ↓ Boulaye Dia 74'
- 5
- 22
- 24
- 1
-
2
Mario Gaspar ↓ Serge Aurier 61'
-
14
Trigueros ↓ Samuel Chukwueze 61'
- 4
- 21
Bench
- 23
- 6
- 18
-
25
Serge Aurier ↑ 61'
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↑ 61'
- 13
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 61'
- 17
- 20
- 3
-
12
Pervis Estupinan ↑ 74'
-
16
Boulaye Dia ↑ 74'
Coach
Unai Emery
Cádiz CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
9
Anthony Lozano ↓ Florin Andone 71'
- 8
- 5
- 1
-
20
Isaac Valencia ↓ Salva Sanchez 64'
-
3
Fali Jimenez ↓ Tomas Alarcon 71'
- 22
-
2
Jens Jonsson ↓ Carlos Akapo 53'
- 32
- 27
Bench
-
15
Carlos Akapo ↑ 53'
-
17
Florin Andone ↑ 71'
- 16
-
14
Ivan Alejo Peralta ↑ 53'
- 4
-
7
Salva Sanchez ↑ 64'
- 13
- 10
- 18
- 19
-
12
Tomas Alarcon ↑ 71'
- 30
Coach
Álvaro Cervera
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anthony Lozano | 4 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 3 |
| Darwin Machis | 2 |
| Boulaye Dia | 2 |
| Trigueros | 1 |
| Alvaro Negredo | 1 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 1 |
| Carlos Bacca | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.76
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Cádiz CF xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
72%
Draw or Cádiz CF
53%
Villarreal CF or Cádiz CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cádiz CF win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Cádiz CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Cádiz CF keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

