Thursday , 2 July 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 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
2022-12-31 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 Balompie 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
#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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Villarreal CF and Valencia CF has kicked off!
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gennaro Gattuso might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' Gaya is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 21' Goal! Edinson Cavani scores his 70 goal in 520 matches.
  • 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Giorgi Mamardashvili is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valencia CF.
  • 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 33' Juan Foyth is ready to make an impact after coming on for Femenia Far at the 33 minute mark.
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yunus Musah on 35 minutes.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' Magnificent from Samuel Chukwueze! That is 33 goals in 407 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eray Comert on 56.
  • 57' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Yunus Musah departs to be replaced by Ilaix Moriba.
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 67' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 72' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Samuel Chukwueze is withdrawn and Jose Luis Morales gets his opportunity.
  • 73' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 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 does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Juan Foyth on 80 minutes.
  • 85' Valencia CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 88' Magnificent from Juan Foyth! That is 8 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' Valencia CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 89' Juan Foyth with the second goal in the match!
  • 90' Edinson Cavani was booked on 90.
  • Valencia CF will have plenty to reflect on. Villarreal CF were simply the better side today.

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
Arnaut Danjuma 2
Juan Foyth 2
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 2
Rodrigo 2
Carlos Soler 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 Balompie 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
4 / 4
1.9 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF55% Draw24% Valencia CF21%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
79%
Draw or Valencia CF
45%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF39% Draw43% Valencia CF18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+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
33% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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