La Liga 2025-2026: Villarreal vs Vallecano Prediction

Villarreal

Home Team
77%
VS

Vallecano

Away Team
10%
Draw: 13%
Over 2.5: 51%
Under 2.5: 49%
Goal: 58%
No Goal: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Real Madrid 10 9 0 1 22 10 12 27
2 Barcelona 10 7 1 2 25 12 13 22
3 Villarreal 10 6 2 2 18 10 8 20
4 Ath Madrid 10 5 4 1 18 10 8 19
5 Espanol 10 5 3 2 14 11 3 18
6 Betis 10 4 4 2 15 12 3 16
7 Vallecano 10 4 2 4 12 10 2 14
8 Elche 10 3 5 2 11 10 1 14
9 Betis 10 4 2 4 9 10 -1 14
10 Getafe 10 4 2 4 10 12 -2 14
11 Sevilla 10 4 1 5 17 16 1 13
12 Alaves 10 3 3 4 9 9 0 12
13 Celta 10 1 7 2 11 13 -2 10
14 Osasuna 10 3 1 6 9 12 -3 10
15 Levante 10 2 3 5 14 18 -4 9
16 Mallorca 10 2 3 5 11 15 -4 9
17 Sociedad 10 2 3 5 10 14 -4 9
18 Valencia 10 2 3 5 10 16 -6 9
19 Oviedo 10 2 1 7 7 19 -12 7
20 Girona 10 1 4 5 9 22 -13 7

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Villarreal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.40
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.08
# Clean Sheets: 2

Vallecano

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.26
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.95
# Clean Sheets: 3

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Villarreal and Vallecano sees Villarreal as the strong favorites, with a 77.0% probability of winning. Vallecano’s chances of securing a victory are slim at 10.0%, while a draw stands at 13.0%. The game is anticipated to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 51.0% probability supporting this outcome. Villarreal sits comfortably in 3rd place, eyeing a Champions League spot, whereas Vallecano is positioned 7th in the league table.

Match Analysis

Villarreal has had a mixed bag of results in their last three outings. They claimed a 2-0 victory against Valencia away but were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Betis. Their only recent slip was a 1-3 defeat against the league leaders, Real Madrid. Villarreal's offensive prowess is evident with an average of 2.4 goals per game in the last five matches, while their defense has been quite resilient, conceding only 0.6 goals on average. In contrast, Vallecano is riding a wave of form with three consecutive wins, showcasing a solid defense with clean sheets in all three matches against Alaves, Levante, and Sociedad. Their scoring, however, is more modest, averaging 1.2 goals per game in the last five matches. Despite their defensive solidity in recent games, Vallecano’s expected goals conceded metric of 1.95 indicates potential vulnerabilities that Villarreal could exploit.

Final Prediction

Villarreal’s attacking efficiency and solid defensive record give them a significant edge in this matchup. Their ability to score prolifically combined with Vallecano’s potential defensive lapses suggest that Villarreal will likely control the game. Keep an eye on Villarreal’s offensive players, who could be pivotal in breaking through Vallecano's defense.