Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Villarreal CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sun 17 Mar 2024 · 15:15 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Jorge Cuenca 54' 1–0
Kiko Femenia 12' Y
Francis Coquelin 35' Y
Y 36' Gaya
Alex Baena 41' Y
Jorge Cuenca 52' Y
Aissa Mandi 70' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Aitor Villate Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

7
4
7
Villarreal CF 18 games · Avg 2.4 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF 2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Valencia CF H 1–0 W
14 Mar Olympique de Marseille H 3–1 W
10 Mar Real Betis Balompié A 3–2 W
07 Mar Olympique de Marseille A 0–4 L
03 Mar Granada CF H 5–1 W
23 Feb Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 3–1 W
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Villarreal CF A 0–1 L
09 Mar Getafe CF H 1–0 W
02 Mar Real Madrid CF H 2–2 D
17 Feb Sevilla FC H 0–0 D
10 Feb UD Las Palmas A 0–2 L
03 Feb UD Almería H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Valencia CF
#11 Position #15
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts). Valencia CF are 15th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Valencia CF kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Gaya has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 12' Poor challenge from Kiko Femenia. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 17' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Baena, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 7 goals in the last 7 games.
  • 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ruben Baraja will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Francis Coquelin on 35 minutes.
  • 36' The referee has no hesitation. Gaya is booked for Valencia CF — card on 36.
  • 40' The whistle greets Gaya as he departs to be replaced by Thierry Correia.
  • 41' That looks like a foul for a card for Alex Baena.
  • 46' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Etienne Capoue has done his job and it is now time for Dani Parejo to step up.
  • 51' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jorge Cuenca.
  • 54' GOAL! Jorge Cuenca fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 64' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 67' Gerard Moreno is replacing Goncalo Guedes for the Villarreal CF side.
  • 70' Aissa Mandi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 70.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Fran Perez. He replaces Roman Yaremchuk on 71 minute.
  • 76' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 76 minute. Bertrand Traore leaves to be changed by Etienne Capoue.
  • 81' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 82' Valencia CF ring the changes. Javier Guerra has done his job and it is now time for Andre Almeida to step up.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Alex Baena as he leaves the pitch. Jose Morales steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 89' Roman Yaremchuk is a natural centre-forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Villarreal CF to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

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

2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF 2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF 2023-05-03 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF 2022-12-31 Villarreal CF 2–1 Valencia CF 2022-04-19 Villarreal CF 2–0 Valencia CF

Villarreal CF Form

2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF W 2024-03-14 Villarreal CF 3–1 Olympique de Marseille W 2024-03-10 Real Betis Balompié 2–3 Villarreal CF W 2024-03-07 Olympique de Marseille 4–0 Villarreal CF L 2024-03-03 Villarreal CF 5–1 Granada CF W 2024-02-23 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–3 Villarreal CF W

Valencia CF Form

2024-03-17 Villarreal CF 1–0 Valencia CF L 2024-03-09 Valencia CF 1–0 Getafe CF W 2024-03-02 Valencia CF 2–2 Real Madrid CF D 2024-02-17 Valencia CF 0–0 Sevilla FC D 2024-02-10 UD Las Palmas 2–0 Valencia CF L 2024-02-03 Valencia CF 2–1 UD Almería W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.92 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF52% Draw35% Valencia CF13%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes18% 0% No82%
Avg goals/match: 1.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 68%
32%
± 1.5 35%
65%
± 2.5 13%
87%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
88%
Draw or Valencia CF
48%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF28% Draw67% Valencia CF5%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
32.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
9%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
1.4%
1 – 2
1.2%
0 – 2
1.1%
4 – 0
0.8%
2 – 2
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 13% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 30% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 8% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
74% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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