Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, Europe 2018-19 QUARTER FINALS

UEFA Europa League · 2018-19
Villarreal CF
1 – 3
Full Time
Valencia CF
Thu 11 Apr 2019 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Santi Cazorla 28' Y
Y 40' Gaya
Alvaro Gonzalez 63' Y
Xavier Quintilla 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF — Europe .

Match Details

  • Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompie 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzen 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahce SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

7
4
7
Villarreal CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF 2019-01-26 Valencia CF 3–0 Villarreal CF 2018-09-23 Villarreal CF 0–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Valencia CF H 1–3 L
07 Apr Real Betis Balompie A 1–2 L
02 Apr FC Barcelona H 4–4 D
30 Mar RC Celta de Vigo A 2–3 L
17 Mar Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 3–1 W
14 Mar FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg H 2–1 W
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Apr Villarreal CF A 3–1 W
06 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 0–2 L
03 Apr Real Madrid CF H 2–1 W
31 Mar Sevilla FC A 1–0 W
17 Mar Getafe CF H 0–0 D
14 Mar FK Krasnodar A 1–1 D

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 6' Goncalo Guedes puts Valencia CF on the lead.
  • 11' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 16' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelino might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 26' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Valencia CF's compact .
  • 28' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Santi Cazorla.
  • 33' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 36' The deadlock is broken! Santi Cazorla gets on the scoresheet on 36 minutes.
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jose Gaya on 40 minutes.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andres Fernandez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
  • 58' Cristiano Piccini is replacing Facundo Roncaglia for the Valencia CF side.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Ferran Torres as he leaves the pitch. Francis Coquelin steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Alvaro Gonzalez is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 63.
  • 67' Iborra makes way for Carlos Bacca at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 69' Another change for Valencia CF made on 69 minute. Kevin Gameiro leaves to be changed by Denis Cheryshev.
  • 72' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Santiago Caseres has done his job and it is now time for Manu Morlanes to step up.
  • 77' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 80' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Mario Gaspar exits the field as Alfonso Pedraza enters on 80.
  • 84' The referee calls foul for Xavier Quintilla. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' Sensational shot from Daniel Wass. Valencia CF is back in the lead.
  • Another three points for Valencia CF.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javier Calleja

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Goncalo Guedes 4
Gerard Moreno 3
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 2
Arnaut Danjuma 2

Head to Head

2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF 2019-01-26 Valencia CF 3–0 Villarreal CF 2018-09-23 Villarreal CF 0–0 Valencia CF

Villarreal CF Form

2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF L 2019-04-07 Real Betis Balompie 2–1 Villarreal CF L 2019-04-02 Villarreal CF 4–4 FC Barcelona D 2019-03-30 RC Celta de Vigo 3–2 Villarreal CF L 2019-03-17 Villarreal CF 3–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2019-03-14 Villarreal CF 2–1 FK Zenit Sankt-Petersburg W

Valencia CF Form

2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF W 2019-04-06 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–0 Valencia CF L 2019-04-03 Valencia CF 2–1 Real Madrid CF W 2019-03-31 Sevilla FC 0–1 Valencia CF W 2019-03-17 Valencia CF 0–0 Getafe CF D 2019-03-14 FK Krasnodar 1–1 Valencia CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.27 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or Valencia CF 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF30% Draw28% Valencia CF42%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
58%
Draw or Valencia CF
70%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF23% Draw46% Valencia CF31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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