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Villarreal CF vs Deportivo Alavés, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Villarreal CF
5 – 2
Full Time
Deportivo Alavés
Tue 21 Dec 2021 · 18:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 45' Loum Ndiaye
Y 45' Javier Calleja
Y 49' Javi Lopez

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Deportivo Alavés — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Valentin Pizarro
  • Referee Jose Garrido
  • Referee Ivan Masso Granado
  • Referee Miguel Ortiz
  • Referee David Lopez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atlético de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompié 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alavés 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

6
3
5
Villarreal CF 14 games · Avg 3.2 goals Deportivo Alavés
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-21 Villarreal CF 5–2 Deportivo Alavés 2021-04-21 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-09-30 Villarreal CF 3–1 Deportivo Alavés 2020-01-25 Deportivo Alavés 1–2 Villarreal CF 2019-10-25 Villarreal CF 4–1 Deportivo Alavés

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Deportivo Alavés H 5–2 W
18 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 3–1 W
12 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–0 W
09 Dec Atalanta BC A 3–2 W
04 Dec Sevilla FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov FC Barcelona H 1–3 L
Deportivo Alavés
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Villarreal CF A 2–5 L
18 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–2 L
11 Dec Getafe CF H 1–1 D
03 Dec Granada CF A 1–2 L
27 Nov RC Celta de Vigo H 1–2 L
20 Nov Sevilla FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Deportivo Alavés
#3 Position #14
72 Points 43
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 10 / 17
72 Scored 44
46 Conceded 56
+26 GD -12
1.89 PPG 1.13
58% Win % 29%

Key Stats

86% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 18' Gerard Moreno does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
  • 23' It looks surprising Villarreal CF does not make any changes. Loum Ndiaye has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 27' Boulaye Dia has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
  • 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Deportivo Alaves's compact .
  • 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 44' Pere Pons is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Loum Ndiaye.
  • 49' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Javi Lopez.
  • 54' Mamadou Sylla has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 58' Edgar Mendez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mamadou Sylla on 58 minute.
  • 63' Deportivo Alaves are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 65' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joselu makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 66' Joselu is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Moi Gomez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Deportivo Alaves.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Yeremi Pino. He replaces Samuel Chukwueze on 72 minute.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Samuel Chukwueze as he leaves the pitch. Yeremi Pino steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 76' Brilliant from the ! Boulaye Dia makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 76.
  • 77' The Deportivo Alaves bench stirs into life. Tomas Pina is withdrawn and Toni Moya gets his opportunity.
  • 79' A goal from the Spain international Yeremi Pino! He fires home on 79 to make it 4-3!
  • 84' Tachi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Laguardia on 84 minute.
  • 86' Moi Gomez gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Boulaye Dia and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 87' The crowd applauds Boulaye Dia as he leaves the pitch. Moi Gomez steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 88' Gerard Moreno has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 88 minutes.
  • 89' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Etienne Capoue exits the field as Iborra enters on 89.
  • Villarreal CF celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Deportivo Alavés Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javier Calleja

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gerard Moreno 6
Joselu 4
Paco Alcacer 3
Samu Omorodion 2
Edgar Mendez 2
Boulaye Dia 2
Karl Toko Ekambi 2
Gonzalo Escalante 1

Head to Head

2021-12-21 Villarreal CF 5–2 Deportivo Alavés 2021-04-21 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-09-30 Villarreal CF 3–1 Deportivo Alavés 2020-01-25 Deportivo Alavés 1–2 Villarreal CF 2019-10-25 Villarreal CF 4–1 Deportivo Alavés

Villarreal CF Form

2021-12-21 Villarreal CF 5–2 Deportivo Alavés W 2021-12-18 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF W 2021-12-12 Villarreal CF 2–0 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2021-12-09 Atalanta BC 2–3 Villarreal CF W 2021-12-04 Sevilla FC 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2021-11-27 Villarreal CF 1–3 FC Barcelona L

Deportivo Alavés Form

2021-12-21 Villarreal CF 5–2 Deportivo Alavés L 2021-12-18 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–0 Deportivo Alavés L 2021-12-11 Deportivo Alavés 1–1 Getafe CF D 2021-12-03 Granada CF 2–1 Deportivo Alavés L 2021-11-27 Deportivo Alavés 1–2 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-11-20 Sevilla FC 2–2 Deportivo Alavés D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.78 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Deportivo Alavés xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 75% + Villarreal CF to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF67% Draw18% Deportivo Alavés15%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
85%
Draw or Deportivo Alavés
33%
Villarreal CF or Deportivo Alavés
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF52% Draw34% Deportivo Alavés14%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.5%
4 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.7%
4 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Deportivo Alavés covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 19% 51%
-1.5 49% — 51%
-1 49% 20% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 8% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

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