Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Villarreal CF
2 – 0
Full Time
Valencia CF
Tue 19 Apr 2022 · 19:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Eray Comert
Y 40' Maranhao
Y 66' Ilaix Moriba
Trigueros 75' Y
Serge Aurier 84' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 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
2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#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 game is set. Valencia CF kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 9' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Eray Comert gets a Yellow card.
  • 10' Arnaut Danjuma adds to his 0 season tally! Villarreal CF lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 15' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Aissa Mandi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 17' Arnaut Danjuma with the second goal in the match!
  • 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maranhao made 323 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 32' Yunus Musah has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 37' Jesus Vazquez Alcalde has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' A moment of madness from Maranhao on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 46' Yeremi Pino makes way for Samuel Chukwueze at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 51' 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.
  • 55' The whistle greets Carlos Soler as he departs to be replaced by Ilaix Moriba.
  • 60' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Denis Cheryshev. He replaces Thierry Correia on 64 minute.
  • 66' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 66.
  • 71' Arnaut Danjuma makes way for Boulaye Dia at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 75' Controversy at the stadium! Trigueros argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Koba Koindredi on, Uros Racic off on 77 minutes.
  • 81' Dani Parejo makes way for Iborra at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 82' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Serge Aurier is hanging Juan Foyth on the field on 82 minute.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Serge Aurier.
  • 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Villarreal CF take all three points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF 2021-10-30 Valencia CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2021-03-05 Valencia CF 2–1 Villarreal CF 2020-10-18 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2020-06-28 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF

Villarreal CF Form

2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF W 2022-04-16 Getafe CF 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2022-04-12 FC Bayern München 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2022-04-09 Villarreal CF 1–1 Athletic Club D 2022-04-06 Villarreal CF 1–0 FC Bayern München W 2022-04-02 Levante UD 2–0 Villarreal CF L

Valencia CF Form

2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2022-04-16 Valencia CF 1–2 CA Osasuna L 2022-04-11 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-04-03 Valencia CF 0–0 Cadiz CF D 2022-03-19 Elche CF 0–1 Valencia CF W 2022-03-12 Getafe CF 0–0 Valencia CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF59% Draw24% Valencia CF17%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Valencia CF
41%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF42% Draw45% Valencia CF13%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 19% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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