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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 Balompié 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 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 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 Fenerbahçe 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

8
4
7
Villarreal CF 19 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 Balompié 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

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Villarreal CF and Valencia CF.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Santi Cazorla, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 6' The Portugal Goncalo Guedes breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 0-1!
  • 11' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 16' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 21' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 26' Over 26 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 28' A moment of madness from Santi Cazorla on 28 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
  • 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' Santi Cazorla is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 40' Controversy at the stadium! Jose Gaya argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 45' Villarreal CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
  • 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' Villarreal CF looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Georges Mikautadze scoring 1 goals.
  • 58' Cristiano Piccini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Facundo Roncaglia at the 58 minute mark.
  • 61' Valencia CF ring the changes. Ferran Torres has done his job and it is now time for Francis Coquelin to step up.
  • 63' Alvaro Gonzalez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 63.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Iborra is replaced by Carlos Bacca.
  • 69' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Kevin Gameiro is replaced by Denis Cheryshev on 69 minute.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Santiago Caseres as he leaves the pitch. Manu Morlanes steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 77' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 77.
  • 80' Villarreal CF make a change. Mario Gaspar trudges off to be replaced by Alfonso Pedraza on 80 minutes.
  • 84' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Xavier Quintilla.
  • 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 90' What a moment for Daniel Wass! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • It finishes all square. Villarreal CF and Valencia CF share the spoils 1-3.

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
Pepelu 3
Gerard Moreno 3
Juan Foyth 2
Paco Alcacer 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 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 Balompié 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.