Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs Granada CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Villarreal CF
5 – 1
Full Time
Granada CF
Sun 3 Mar 2024 · 13:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Sorloth 7' 1–0
Alexander Sorloth 19' 2–0
Etienne Capoue 32' 3–0
Goncalo Guedes 47' 4–0
Alexander Sorloth 66' 5–0
5–1 90+1' Theo Corbeanu
Y 15' Kamil Piatkowski
Y 70' Ricard Sanchez
Etienne Capoue 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Juan Pulido Santana (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Escuela Melo (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ignacio Alonso Lopez (Spain)

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

5
3
Villarreal CF 8 games · Avg 4.0 goals Granada CF
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-03 Villarreal CF 5–1 Granada CF 2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF 2021-08-16 Villarreal CF 0–0 Granada CF 2021-04-03 Granada CF 0–3 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar Granada CF H 5–1 W
23 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 3–1 W
16 Feb Getafe CF H 1–1 D
10 Feb Deportivo Alavés A 1–1 D
04 Feb Cadiz CF H 0–0 D
27 Jan FC Barcelona A 5–3 W
Granada CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Mar Villarreal CF A 1–5 L
18 Feb UD Almería H 1–1 D
11 Feb FC Barcelona A 3–3 D
03 Feb UD Las Palmas H 1–1 D
29 Jan Getafe CF A 0–2 L
22 Jan Club Atlético de Madrid H 0–1 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Villarreal CF welcome Granada CF for this crunch clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ricard Sanchez made 523 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 7' Magnificent from Alexander Sorloth! That is 86 goals in 322 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 12' Theo Corbeanu has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 9 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The referee calls foul for Kamil Piatkowski. He receives a card.
  • 19' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alexander Sorloth makes it 2-0.
  • 24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Myrto Uzuni is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Granada CF.
  • 29' Granada CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
  • 32' Etienne Capoue does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Granada CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 46' Aissa Mandi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eric Bailly on 46 minute.
  • 47' Magnificent from Goncalo Guedes! That is 37 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 52' Eric Bailly, a Ivory Coast , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 62' Trigueros is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Baena at the 62 minute mark.
  • 63' Fresh legs for Granada CF! Theo Corbeanu comes on to replace Martin Hongla.
  • 66' Against the run of play, Alexander Sorloth has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 70' The referee has no hesitation. Ricard Sanchez is booked for Granada CF — card on 70.
  • 75' Bertrand Traore makes way for Jose Morales at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Granada CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Granada CF — Kamil Jozwiak on, Facundo Pellistri off on 81 minutes.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Granada CF team. Lucas Boye is replaced by Antonio Puertas on 82 minute.
  • 84' Etienne Capoue has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
  • 89' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Granada CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • Full Time. Villarreal CF beats Granada CF

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

Granada CF Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexander Medina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gerard Moreno 7
Arnaut Danjuma 4
Alexander Sorloth 4
Moi Gomez 3
Ruben Pena 2
Soldado 2
Ricard Sanchez 1
Samuel Chukwueze 1

Head to Head

2024-03-03 Villarreal CF 5–1 Granada CF 2023-10-30 Granada CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2022-02-19 Granada CF 1–4 Villarreal CF 2021-08-16 Villarreal CF 0–0 Granada CF 2021-04-03 Granada CF 0–3 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF Form

2024-03-03 Villarreal CF 5–1 Granada CF W 2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF W 2024-02-16 Villarreal CF 1–1 Getafe CF D 2024-02-10 Deportivo Alavés 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-02-04 Villarreal CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2024-01-27 FC Barcelona 3–5 Villarreal CF W

Granada CF Form

2024-03-03 Villarreal CF 5–1 Granada CF L 2024-02-18 Granada CF 1–1 UD Almería D 2024-02-11 FC Barcelona 3–3 Granada CF D 2024-02-03 Granada CF 1–1 UD Las Palmas D 2024-01-29 Getafe CF 2–0 Granada CF L 2024-01-22 Granada CF 0–1 Club Atlético de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.23 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Granada CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF65% Draw20% Granada CF15%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
85%
Draw or Granada CF
35%
Villarreal CF or Granada CF
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF46% Draw40% Granada CF14%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Granada CF covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 19% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 22% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Granada CF keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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