Thursday , 20 August 2026

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

Primera Division · 2021-22
Villarreal CF
5 – 2
Full Time
Deportivo Alaves
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 Alaves — 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 Deportivo Alaves 2 4
2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
3 Club Atletico de Madrid 1 3
4 Sevilla FC 1 3
5 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
6 Villarreal CF 1 1
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 1 1
8 Elche CF 1 1
9 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2 1
10 Athletic Club 0 0
11 CA Osasuna 0 0
12 FC Barcelona 0 0
13 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 Real Madrid CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 Valencia CF 0 0
18 Málaga CF 1 0
19 Getafe CF 1 0
20 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Deportivo Alaves 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 Alaves
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 Alaves
#6 Position #1
1 Points 4
1 Played 2
0 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 0
2 Scored 4
2 Conceded 1
+0 GD +3
1.00 PPG 2.00
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

86% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
0% Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alaves this season

Villarreal CF are 6th (1 pts). Deportivo Alaves are 1st (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Villarreal CF
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Deportivo Alaves
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

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

Villarreal CF Form

2021-12-21 Villarreal CF 5–2 Deportivo Alaves 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 Alaves Form

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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.25 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.94 Deportivo Alaves xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 84%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF40% Draw19% Deportivo Alaves41%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes84% 0% No16%
Avg goals/match: 5.19
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 96%
4%
± 2.5 88%
12%
± 3.5 74%
26%
± 4.5 58%
42%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
59%
Draw or Deportivo Alaves
60%
Villarreal CF or Deportivo Alaves
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF26% Draw32% Deportivo Alaves42%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6%
2 – 3
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
5.2%
3 – 2
4.4%
1 – 1
4.3%
3 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
4.2%
2 – 4
4.2%
1 – 4
3.8%
3 – 4
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Deportivo Alaves covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 9% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 13% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 17% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 15% 20%
+2.5 80% — 20%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
Deportivo Alaves keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

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