Two Spanish La Liga sides, Valencia and Villarreal, are set to clash at the Mestalla stadium in what promises to be an exciting encounter on January 2, 2024. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 UTC.
Valencia vs Villarreal Team Standings:
- Valencia: Positioned 10th in the La Liga table with 23 points from 18 games.
- Villarreal: Currently placed 13th in La Liga, having accumulated 19 points in 18 matches.
Valencia vs Villarreal Previous Encounters:
In their last 15 meetings, Valencia has secured 7 victories, while Villarreal has won 6 times, with 2 matches ending in a draw. The most recent fixture between the two sides resulted in a 1-1 draw on May 3, 2023.
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Valencia vs Villarreal Predictions:
According to Stats Insider’s independent predictive analytics model, Valencia has a 43% chance of winning this La Liga match, with bookmakers pricing them at $2.36 on Betfair. Villarreal, given a 31% chance of victory, has odds of $3.25 on Betfair. A draw is given a 25% chance and is priced at $3.55 on Betfair.
Predicted Score: Valencia vs Villarreal (2-1)
Valencia vs Villarreal Possible Line-ups:
Valencia (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: G. Mamardashvili
- Defenders: J. Vazquez, C. Mosquera, M. Diakhaby, T. Correia
- Midfielders: S. Canos, H. Guillamon, Pepelu, D. Lopez Noguerol
- Forwards: H. Duro, S. Amallah
Villarreal (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper: F. Jorgensen
- Defenders: A. Altimira, R. Albiol, A. Mandi, A. Moreno
- Midfielders: I. Akhomach, S. Comesana, D. Parejo, A. Pedraza
- Forwards: A. Rodriguez, A. Sorloth
Valencia vs Villarreal Injury News:
- Valencia: José Gayà (muscle injury), André Almeida (back injury)
- Villarreal: Yéremi Pino (cruciate ligament injury – out for the season), Matteo Gabbia, Juan Foyth, Gerard Moreno, Francis Coquelin, Denis Suárez
Valencia vs Villarreal Head-to-Head:
- The last encounter on May 3, 2023, ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Valencia’s last victory was a 2-1 win on March 6, 2021.
- Villarreal’s recent victories include a 2-1 win on December 31, 2022, and a 2-0 win on April 20, 2022.
Valencia vs Villarreal Telecast:
- USA: ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes
- UK: Viaplay Sports, 2LaLigaTV, Viaplay UK
- Indian Subcontinent: Sports18 1 HD, Disney + Hotstar app
Football fans around the world can anticipate an intriguing battle between these two La Liga sides as they vie for crucial points in the league standings.