Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Villarreal CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sun 18 Oct 2020 · 14:00 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45+1' · FT 45+8'
Iborra 12' Y
Alfonso Pedraza 52' Y
Takefusa Kubo 72' Y
Y 84' Gabriel Paulista
Takefusa Kubo 90' R

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jose Luis Munuera
  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Juan Carlos Yuste
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Albert Catala

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

7
4
7
Villarreal CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2019-11-30 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2019-04-18 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Valencia CF H 2–1 W
03 Oct Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–0 D
30 Sep Deportivo Alaves H 3–1 W
27 Sep FC Barcelona A 0–4 L
19 Sep SD Eibar H 2–1 W
13 Sep SD Huesca H 1–1 D
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
03 Oct Real Betis Balompie H 0–2 L
29 Sep Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–0 W
26 Sep SD Huesca H 1–1 D
19 Sep RC Celta de Vigo A 1–2 L
13 Sep Levante UD H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Valencia CF
#3 Position #9
72 Points 49
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 13 / 10 / 15
72 Scored 46
46 Conceded 55
+26 GD -9
1.89 PPG 1.29
58% Win % 34%

Key Stats

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

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Villarreal CF to score. At the same time, Valencia CF does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 6' GOAL! Paco Alcacer fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 11' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Iborra.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 27' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' A stunning finish from Goncalo Guedes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 42' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 52' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Alfonso Pedraza gets a Yellow card.
  • 53' Valencia CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Denis Cheryshev is hanging Alejandro Blanco on the field on 53 minute.
  • 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 64' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Trigueros has done his job and it is now time for Francis Coquelin to step up.
  • 69' Dani Parejo doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Takefusa Kubo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 77' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Paco Alcacer is replaced by Carlos Bacca.
  • 83' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Yunus Musah by Jason on 83 minute.
  • 84' Gabriel Paulista has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 84.
  • 84' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Daniel Wass is withdrawn and Kevin Gameiro gets his opportunity.
  • 89' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Manu Vallejo on, Goncalo Guedes off on 90 minutes.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Takefusa Kubo gets a Red card.
  • Another three points for Villarreal CF.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Javi Gracia

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2019-11-30 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2019-04-18 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2019-04-11 Villarreal CF 1–3 Valencia CF

Villarreal CF Form

2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF W 2020-10-03 Club Atletico de Madrid 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2020-09-30 Villarreal CF 3–1 Deportivo Alaves W 2020-09-27 FC Barcelona 4–0 Villarreal CF L 2020-09-19 Villarreal CF 2–1 SD Eibar W 2020-09-13 Villarreal CF 1–1 SD Huesca D

Valencia CF Form

2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF L 2020-10-03 Valencia CF 0–2 Real Betis Balompie L 2020-09-29 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0–1 Valencia CF W 2020-09-26 Valencia CF 1–1 SD Huesca D 2020-09-19 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 Valencia CF L 2020-09-13 Valencia CF 4–2 Levante UD W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.96 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF54% Draw24% Valencia CF22%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
78%
Draw or Valencia CF
46%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF40% Draw42% Valencia CF18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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