Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Roberto Alonso
- Referee Inigo Prieto
- Referee Jose Guzman
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Munuera
- Referee Antonio Martinez
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Getafe CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | FC Bayern München | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Levante UD | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | CA Osasuna | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Cadiz CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Mar | Elche CF | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Getafe CF | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #19 |
| 8 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 4 |
| 12 | Conceded | 13 |
| +1 | GD | -9 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 29% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Villarreal CF welcome Valencia CF for this crunch clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 9' Eray Comert is having his name booked by the referee on 9.
- 10' Arnaut Danjuma doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 15' 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.
- 17' Arnaut Danjuma with the second goal in the match!
- 22' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Maranhao, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 37' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Maranhao on 40 minutes.
- 45' Villarreal CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valencia CF's shape.
- 46' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Yeremi Pino exits the field as Samuel Chukwueze enters on 46.
- 51' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Another change for Valencia CF made on 55 minute. Carlos Soler leaves to be changed by Ilaix Moriba.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Thierry Correia exits the field as Denis Cheryshev enters on 64.
- 66' A moment of madness from Ilaix Moriba on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 71' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Boulaye Dia on, Arnaut Danjuma off on 71 minutes.
- 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Trigueros.
- 77' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Uros Racic is withdrawn and Koba Koindredi gets his opportunity.
- 81' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Dani Parejo is replaced by Iborra on 81 minute.
- 82' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Juan Foyth is withdrawn and Serge Aurier gets his opportunity.
- 84' Serge Aurier was booked on 84.
- 89' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Villarreal CF to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Arnaut Danjuma ↓ Boulaye Dia 71'
- 6
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Serge Aurier 81'
-
5
Dani Parejo ↓ Iborra 81'
- 13
- 22
-
17
Giovani Lo Celso ↓ Moi Gomez 71'
- 14
- 3
- 12
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Samuel Chukwueze 46'
Bench
-
23
Moi Gomez ↑ 71'
-
10
Iborra ↑ 81'
-
25
Serge Aurier ↑ 81'
- 9
- 24
- 1
- 2
-
11
Samuel Chukwueze ↑ 46'
- 4
- 20
-
16
Boulaye Dia ↑ 71'
- 35
Coach
Unai Emery
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
10
Carlos Soler ↓ Ilaix Moriba 55'
- 13
- 24
-
8
Uros Racic ↓ Koba Koindredi 77'
- 2
- 22
- 4
-
32
Jesus Vazquez Alcalde ↓ Gaya 55'
- 37
- 39
Bench
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 64'
- 12
- 1
-
14
Gaya ↑ 55'
- 19
- 15
- 6
-
18
Koba Koindredi ↑ 77'
-
23
Ilaix Moriba ↑ 55'
- 21
Coach
Pepe Bordalás
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.98
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
87%
Draw or Valencia CF
35%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14%
1 – 1
9.8%
0 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
5.9%
4 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 25% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

