Thursday , 2 July 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 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
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 Balompie 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 Almeria H 2–1 W

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Villarreal CF and Valencia CF get this one started.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 12' That is a card for Villarreal CF. Kiko Femenia will be fuming at that decision.
  • 17' Spain international Diego Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 22' Villarreal CF started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
  • 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Valencia CF's compact 4-4-2.
  • 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Villarreal CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 35.
  • 36' That is a card for Valencia CF. Gaya will be fuming at that decision.
  • 40' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Gaya is withdrawn and Thierry Correia gets his opportunity.
  • 41' Alex Baena was booked on 41.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Dani Parejo on, Etienne Capoue off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Thierry Correia is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jorge Cuenca on 52 minutes.
  • 54' The deadlock is broken! Jorge Cuenca gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
  • 59' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Goncalo Guedes is replaced by Gerard Moreno on 67 minute.
  • 70' Aissa Mandi is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
  • 71' Fran Perez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Roman Yaremchuk at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Bertrand Traore departs to be replaced by Etienne Capoue.
  • 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Valencia CF. Javier Guerra is replaced by Andre Almeida.
  • 84' The whistle greets Alex Baena as he departs to be replaced by Jose Morales.
  • 89' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Villarreal CF players.

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
Carlos Soler 2
Hugo Guillamon 2
Arnaut Danjuma 2
Juan Foyth 2
Paco Alcacer 2
Pepelu 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 Balompie 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 Almeria W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.09 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF64% Draw21% Valencia CF15%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
86%
Draw or Valencia CF
36%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF47% Draw42% Valencia CF11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
8%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 20% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 24% 35%
-0.5 65% — 35%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 9% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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