Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 12 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
- Assistant 1 Iker De Francisco Grijalba (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Asier Perez de Mendiola (Spain)
6 games this season
🟨 5.2/game
⚽ 22.3 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | UD Las Palmas | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | H | 5–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jan | RCD Mallorca | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | CD Leganes | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | FC Barcelona | A | 1–7 | L |
| 19 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Sevilla FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #19 |
| 15 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 4 / 3 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 17 | Scored | 8 |
| 15 | Conceded | 20 |
| +2 | GD | -12 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 33% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 G | 1 A |
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 4 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | 1 A |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Villarreal CF and Valencia CF get this one started.
- 5' Sergi Cardona has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' It’s high time Carlos Corberán made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Giorgi Mamardashvili has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 14 appearances.
- 25' The 33-year-old Dimitri Foulquier has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' 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.
- 32' What a strike from Pape Gueye! The score is 1-0.
- 37' Spain international Diego Conde has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Villarreal CF winning 100% of all matches.
- 47' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Diego Lopez on 47 minutes.
- 48' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Gaya gets a card.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' A change in the Valencia CF ranks — Andre Almeida exits the field as Ivan Jaime Pajuelo enters on 55.
- 60' Villarreal CF looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Georges Mikautadze scoring 1 goals.
- 65' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Yeremy is replaced by Tajon Buchanan on 65 minute.
- 67' The whistle greets Diego Lopez as he departs to be replaced by Fran Perez.
- 72' Valencia CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Nicolas Pepe has done his job and it is now time for Thierno Barry to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Valencia CF! Rafael Mir comes on to replace Luis Rioja.
- 81' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Denis Suarez on, Ayoze Perez off on 81 minutes.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Umar Sadiq gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 87' Pepelu was booked on 87.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Umar Sadiq is booked for Valencia CF — card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
22
Ayoze Perez ↓ Denis Suarez 81'
- 8
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↓ Thierno Barry 74'
-
18
Pape Gueye ↓ Santi Comesana 65'
- 10
- 2
- 13
-
21
Yeremy ↓ Tajon Buchanan 65'
- 23
- 16
- 26
Bench
- 4
-
6
Denis Suarez ↑ 81'
-
9
Tajon Buchanan ↑ 65'
- 1
- 27
-
15
Thierno Barry ↑ 74'
-
14
Santi Comesana ↑ 65'
- 3
- 5
Coach
Marcelino
Valencia CF Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
9
Hugo Duro ↓ Umar Sadiq 55'
-
22
Luis Rioja ↓ Rafael Mir 77'
- 18
- 25
- 10
- 3
- 15
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Fran Perez 67'
Bench
- 19
- 7
- 4
-
11
Rafael Mir ↑ 77'
-
17
Ivan Jaime Pajuelo ↑ 55'
- 13
-
12
Umar Sadiq ↑ 55'
- 6
- 21
- 46
-
23
Fran Perez ↑ 67'
- 24
Coach
Carlos Corberán
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Goncalo Guedes | 4 |
| Pepelu | 3 |
| Gerard Moreno | 3 |
| Juan Foyth | 2 |
| Paco Alcacer | 2 |
| Rodrigo | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Hugo Guillamon | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.07
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF to win 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
83%
Draw or Valencia CF
40%
Villarreal CF or Valencia CF
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12%
1 – 0
11.2%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 1
3.4%
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% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 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.

