Friday , 2 October 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 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

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 Almeria 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
#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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
29% Clean Sheets
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Villarreal CF launch into their encounter with Valencia CF.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Samu Castillejo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 21' Goal! Edinson Cavani scores his 70 goal in 523 matches.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Femenia Far made 364 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 33' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Juan Foyth is hanging Femenia Far on the field on 33 minute.
  • 35' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 35.
  • 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Valencia CF's compact .
  • 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' A goal from the Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-1!
  • 51' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Eray Comert argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 57' Valencia CF make a change. Yunus Musah trudges off to be replaced by Ilaix Moriba on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The 31-year-old Gaya has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 67' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 72' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Samuel Chukwueze exits the field as Jose Luis Morales enters on 72.
  • 73' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Ilaix Moriba will be fuming at that decision.
  • 74' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Samuel is withdrawn and Justin Kluivert gets his opportunity.
  • 79' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Alberto Moreno is withdrawn and Alfonso Pedraza gets his opportunity.
  • 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Juan Foyth.
  • 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Valencia CF are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 88' The Argentina Juan Foyth breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 2-1!
  • 89' Edinson Cavani catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
  • 89' Brilliant from the ! Juan Foyth makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 89.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Edinson Cavani gets a Yellow card.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.

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
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 2
Arnaut Danjuma 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 Almeria 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
3 / 4
2.03 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF60% Draw23% Valencia CF17%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Valencia CF
40%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF44% Draw42% Valencia CF14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 19% 61%
-1.5 39% — 61%
-1 39% 23% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
40% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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