La Liga 2025-2026: Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction
Valencia
Home Team
38%
VS
Villarreal
Away Team
37%
Draw: 25%
Over 2.5:
45%
Under 2.5:
55%
Goal:
55%
No Goal:
45%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 24 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 22 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 17 |
| 4 | Ath Madrid | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 5 | Betis | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 16 |
| 6 | Espanol | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 | Elche | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Betis | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 13 |
| 10 | Alaves | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 12 |
| 11 | Vallecano | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 12 | Getafe | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 14 | Valencia | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 9 |
| 15 | Levante | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 8 |
| 16 | Mallorca | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 8 |
| 17 | Celta | 9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 |
| 18 | Sociedad | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 6 |
| 19 | Oviedo | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 16 | -12 | 6 |
| 20 | Girona | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 6 |
Recent Trends
Valencia
- Last Match: vs Alaves (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Girona (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Oviedo (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Espanol (Goals: 2 - 2)
- 5th Last Match: vs Ath Bilbao (Goals: 2 - 0)
Villarreal
- Last Match: vs Betis (Goals: 2 - 2)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Real Madrid (Goals: 1 - 3)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Ath Bilbao (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Sevilla (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Osasuna (Goals: 2 - 1)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Valencia
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.72
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
0.83
# Clean Sheets:
2
Villarreal
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.25
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.89
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
Valencia is slightly favored to win their upcoming clash with Villarreal, having a 38.0% probability of securing victory compared to Villarreal's 37.0%. The likelihood of a draw stands at 25.0%. Notably, the match is predicted to have under 2.5 goals scored, with a probability of 45.0%. Valencia currently sits in 14th place in La Liga, while Villarreal is in a stronger position at 3rd.
Match Analysis
In their last three matches, Valencia has struggled to find form, with a draw against Alaves and consecutive losses to Girona and Oviedo. Despite these setbacks, Valencia's defensive efforts have allowed for two clean sheets in their last five games, indicating a solid backline. Their average of 1.75 goals scored per game over the same period suggests they are capable of finding the net, though recent performances have seen them fail to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Villarreal's recent outings have been mixed; they secured a vital win against Athletic Bilbao but were held to a draw by Betis and suffered defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. Villarreal's attack seems less potent, averaging just 1.0 goals scored in their last five matches, while their defense has conceded an average of 1.75 goals per game. Despite this, Villarreal's position near the top of the table reflects their overall consistency throughout the season.
Final Prediction
Valencia may have a slight edge due to their defensive resilience, as evidenced by their clean sheets. However, Villarreal's higher league standing and capacity to perform against top-tier teams cannot be overlooked. A key factor to watch will be whether Valencia can leverage their home advantage to translate their defensive strength into a much-needed win.