Villarreal CF vs Deportivo Alavés, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Deportivo Alavés — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Deportivo Alavés 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Diego Santaursula Aguado (Spain)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Deportivo Alavés | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Getafe CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | UD Las Palmas | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Villarreal CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | RCD Mallorca | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Getafe CF | A | 0–2 | L |
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)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio de la Ceramica will turn into a battlefield for Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Deportivo Alaves needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sivera made 267 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' The crowd applauds Kiko Femenia as he leaves the pitch. Pau Navarro steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 29' Deportivo Alaves fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' Goal! Ilias Akhomach scores his 4 goal in 513 matches.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Sergi Cardona is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Ilias Akhomach has done his job and it is now time for Yeremy to step up.
- 51' It’s high time Luís García made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' The whistle greets Abde Rebbach as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Martin.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Deportivo Alaves's compact 4-3-3.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Ander Guevara argues furiously but the card stands.
- 67' Antonio Blanco has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' Stoichkov gets the nod from Deportivo Alaves. He replaces Jon Guridi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Pape Gueye exits the field as Santi Comesana enters on 73.
- 74' Carlos Martin has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 76' A change in the Deportivo Alaves ranks — Kike Garcia exits the field as Toni Martinez enters on 76.
- 81' Goal! Dani Parejo scores his 41 goal in 422 matches.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nahuel Tenaglia on 83 minutes.
- 85' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Ayoze Perez exits the field as Juan Bernat enters on 85.
- 90' Santi Comesana makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Villarreal CF are in front.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Villarreal CF players.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
22
Ayoze Perez ↓ Juan Bernat 85'
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↓ Thierno Barry 73'
-
18
Pape Gueye ↓ Santi Comesana 73'
- 10
- 2
- 13
-
11
Ilias Akhomach ↓ Yeremy 46'
- 23
- 16
-
17
Kiko Femenia ↓ Pau Navarro 24'
- 3
Bench
-
12
Juan Bernat ↑ 85'
- 6
- 20
- 1
-
21
Yeremy ↑ 46'
-
15
Thierno Barry ↑ 73'
-
14
Santi Comesana ↑ 73'
- 5
-
26
Pau Navarro ↑ 24'
Coach
Marcelino
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
-
18
Jon Guridi ↓ Stoichkov 68'
-
6
Ander Guevara ↓ Joan Jordan 68'
- 5
-
17
Kike Garcia ↓ Toni Martinez 76'
- 14
- 3
- 8
-
21
Abde Rebbach ↓ Carlos Martin 52'
-
7
Carlos Vicente ↓ Tomas Conechny 76'
- 36
Bench
- 9
-
19
Stoichkov ↑ 68'
-
10
Tomas Conechny ↑ 76'
-
11
Toni Martinez ↑ 76'
- 22
- 4
- 20
- 13
-
15
Carlos Martin ↑ 52'
-
24
Joan Jordan ↑ 68'
- 31
- 12
Coach
Luís García
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 6 |
| Joselu | 4 |
| Paco Alcacer | 3 |
| Edgar Mendez | 2 |
| Boulaye Dia | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Samu Omorodion | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Deportivo Alavés Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.35
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Deportivo Alavés xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF to win 68% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
87%
Draw or Deportivo Alavés
32%
Villarreal CF or Deportivo Alavés
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.4%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
5.1%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Deportivo Alavés covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

