Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Villarreal CF
2 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sat 31 Dec 2022 · 15:15 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Yunus Musah
Y 56' Eray Comert
Y 73' Ilaix Moriba
Juan Foyth 80' Y
Y 89' Edinson Cavani
Y 90' Edinson Cavani

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Jose Sanchez
  • Referee Raul Cabanero
  • Referee Juan Lopez
  • Referee Carlos Calderina
  • Referee Ivan Masso Granado

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 3
5 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
6 Sevilla FC 1 3
7 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 1
8 Villarreal CF 1 1
9 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
10 Málaga CF 0 0
11 FC Barcelona 0 0
12 Real Madrid CF 0 0
13 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
14 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
15 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
16 Valencia CF 0 0
17 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Getafe CF 1 0
23 Levante UD 1 0

Head-to-Head

7
4
7
Villarreal CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Valencia CF H 2–1 W
09 Nov RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 1–0 W
06 Nov RCD Mallorca H 0–2 L
30 Oct Athletic Club A 0–1 L
23 Oct UD Almería H 2–1 W
20 Oct FC Barcelona A 0–3 L
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Villarreal CF A 1–2 L
10 Nov Real Betis Balompié H 3–0 W
06 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–1 D
29 Oct FC Barcelona H 0–1 L
22 Oct RCD Mallorca H 1–2 L
18 Oct Sevilla FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Valencia CF
#8 Position #16
1 Points 0
1 Played 0
0 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 0
2 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
1.00 PPG –
0% Win % –

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season

Villarreal CF are 8th (1 pts). Valencia CF are 16th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Villarreal CF
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Valencia CF get us underway at Estadio de la Ceramica.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Samuel Chukwueze has been relatively quiet despite scoring 33 goals in his last 407 appearances.
  • 21' Edinson Cavani makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Valencia CF are in front.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 33' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Femenia Far departs to be replaced by Juan Foyth.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Yunus Musah on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' Pepe Reina is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
  • 46' A stunning finish from Samuel Chukwueze — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hugo Duro, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 56' Eray Comert catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 56.
  • 57' Yunus Musah makes way for Ilaix Moriba at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 62' 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.
  • 67' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valencia CF backline.
  • 72' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Samuel Chukwueze is withdrawn and Jose Luis Morales gets his opportunity.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ilaix Moriba on 73.
  • 74' Another change for Valencia CF made on 74 minute. Samuel leaves to be changed by Justin Kluivert.
  • 79' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alfonso Pedraza is hanging Alberto Moreno on the field on 79 minute.
  • 80' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Juan Foyth gets a Yellow card.
  • 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 88' GOAL! Juan Foyth scores on 88. Assisted by Dani Parejo
  • 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Edinson Cavani.
  • 89' Juan Foyth adds to his 0 season tally! Villarreal CF lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 90' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The points are shared — Villarreal CF 2-1 Valencia CF. Honours even.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Quique Setien

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gennaro Gattuso

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

2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 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

Villarreal CF Form

2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF W 2022-11-09 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Villarreal CF W 2022-11-06 Villarreal CF 0–2 RCD Mallorca L 2022-10-30 Athletic Club 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2022-10-23 Villarreal CF 2–1 UD Almería W 2022-10-20 FC Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal CF L

Valencia CF Form

2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF L 2022-11-10 Valencia CF 3–0 Real Betis Balompié W 2022-11-06 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–1 Valencia CF D 2022-10-29 Valencia CF 0–1 FC Barcelona L 2022-10-22 Valencia CF 1–2 RCD Mallorca L 2022-10-18 Sevilla FC 1–1 Valencia CF D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.73 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Villarreal CF or Draw 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF39% Draw37% Valencia CF24%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
76%
Draw or Valencia CF
61%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF19% Draw66% Valencia CF15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
28.9%
1 – 0
17.4%
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
1.5%
2 – 2
1.5%
3 – 1
1.1%
0 – 3
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 22% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 18% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
55% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
49% ✓

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