Villarreal CF vs UD Almería, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs UD Almería — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- UD Almería 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Francisco Hernandez Maeso (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Ivan Masso Granado
- Assistant 2 Abraham Perez Dapia (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 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 Alaves | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | UD Almería | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Cadiz CF | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Aug | FC Barcelona | H | 3–4 | L |
| 18 Aug | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jun | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Cadiz CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jun | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio de la Ceramica as Villarreal CF face off against UD Almeria in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering UD Almeria that had 160 games and scored 187 goals.
- 20' UD Almeria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' Etienne Capoue was booked on 26.
- 31' Colombia international Luis Suarez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and UD Almeria are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' 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.
- 44' Sergio Akieme puts UD Almeria on the lead.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' Gerard Moreno is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 53' Adri Embarba is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for UD Almeria. Adri Embarba will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Villarreal CF make a change. Carlos Romero trudges off to be replaced by Santi Comesana on 62 minutes.
- 63' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 63 minute. Etienne Capoue leaves to be changed by Alberto Moreno.
- 66' Fresh legs for UD Almeria! Largie Ramazani comes on to replace Adri Embarba.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and UD Almeria are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' Ilias Akhomach gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Alex Baena and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Another change for UD Almeria made on 75 minute. Lucas Robertone leaves to be changed by Arnau Puigmal.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 84' Chumi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Jorge Cuenca comes on to replace Matteo Gabbia.
- 88' Time for substitution for UD Almeria. Sergio Arribas is replaced by Leo Baptistao.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Arnau Puigmal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Yeremy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Villarreal CF.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↓ Alberto Moreno 63'
- 11
- 8
- 10
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Ben Brereton 85'
-
2
Matteo Gabbia ↓ Jorge Cuenca 85'
- 13
-
37
Carlos Romero ↓ Santi Comesana 62'
- 21
-
16
Alex Baena ↓ Ilias Akhomach 73'
- 3
Bench
-
18
Alberto Moreno ↑ 63'
-
9
Ben Brereton ↑ 85'
- 22
- 23
- 14
- 1
-
5
Jorge Cuenca ↑ 85'
-
27
Ilias Akhomach ↑ 73'
-
4
Santi Comesana ↑ 62'
- 17
- 15
Coach
Quique Setien
UD Almería Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
- 25
- 15
-
10
Adri Embarba ↓ Largie Ramazani 66'
-
9
Luis Suarez ↓ Ibrahima Kone 88'
-
5
Lucas Robertone ↓ Arnau Puigmal 75'
- 22
- 6
-
19
Sergio Arribas ↓ Leo Baptistao 88'
-
11
Gonzalo Melero ↓ Iddrisu Baba 75'
- 21
Bench
- 24
-
12
Leo Baptistao ↑ 88'
- 20
- 1
- 13
-
4
Iddrisu Baba ↑ 75'
-
23
Ibrahima Kone ↑ 88'
-
8
Arnau Puigmal ↑ 75'
-
7
Largie Ramazani ↑ 66'
- 14
- 2
- 29
Coach
Moreno
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Sorloth | 2 |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Sergio Akieme | 1 |
| Ilias Akhomach | 1 |
| Anthony Lozano | 1 |
| Alejandro Baena | 1 |
| Nicolas Jackson | 1 |
| Melero | 1 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.68
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
UD Almería xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
76%
Draw or UD Almería
49%
Villarreal CF or UD Almería
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | UD Almería covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
UD Almería keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.