Villarreal vs. Valencia Tips and Odds – 15/02/2025

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Fixture: Villarreal vs Valencia

Match Preview

The upcoming LaLiga clash between Villarreal and Valencia promises to be an exciting encounter at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Villarreal, currently sitting in 5th place with 11 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (40 points), will look to maintain their strong form and push for a European spot. Valencia, on the other hand, find themselves in 18th position with 5 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses (22 points) and will be desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone.

Villarreal enters this match with momentum, having collected 10 points from their last four league matches. Their most recent outing saw them secure a 2-1 victory against UD Las Palmas on February 8, with goals from Álex Baena and Ayoze Pérez. The Yellow Submarine’s attacking prowess has been evident this season, with 46 goals scored in 23 matches, ranking them third in LaLiga for goal-scoring.

Valencia also comes into this fixture on the back of a positive result, having defeated CD Leganés 2-0 at home on February 9. Cristhian Mosquera and Mouctar Diakhaby found the net for Los Che in that encounter. Despite their struggles this season, Valencia will take heart from this recent victory and hope to build on that performance.

The historical head-to-head record between these two sides is remarkably balanced. In their previous 33 meetings, both teams have won 13 times each, with 7 draws. Villarreal has scored 41 goals in these encounters, while Valencia has netted 47 times. This evenly matched history adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash. Villarreal boasts a superior goal difference of +12 compared to Valencia’s -13, highlighting the gap in quality between the two sides this season. The home team’s shot differential of +36 overall (+1.6 per game) ranks eighth in the league, while Valencia’s -22 (-1.0 per match) sits at 14th.

With Villarreal pushing for a top-four finish and Valencia fighting to avoid relegation, both teams have much at stake. The match promises to be a tense affair, with the potential for goals at both ends, given Villarreal’s attacking prowess and Valencia’s recent upturn in form.

Key Players

• Villarreal
• – Álex Baena: The midfielder has been a creative force for Villarreal, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists this season. His ability to pick out a pass and unlock defenses will be crucial for the home side. He also excels at set-piece deliveries and possesses a powerful shot from distance.
• – Gerard Moreno: A seasoned veteran, Moreno leads the line for Villarreal and is always a threat in front of goal. His clinical finishing and intelligent movement make him a handful for any defense. He has 8 goals and 2 assists this season.
• Valencia
• – Luis Rioja: The forward has been a bright spark in a difficult season for Valencia, netting 5 goals. His pace and direct running can cause problems for opposing defenders, and Valencia will need him to be at his best to trouble the Villarreal defense.
• – Giorgi Mamardashvili: The young goalkeeper has been a standout performer for Valencia, often single-handedly keeping them in matches with his impressive shot-stopping ability. His presence in goal provides a sense of security for the Valencia backline, and he’ll need to be at his best to keep Villarreal’s attack at bay.
  

Prediction

Given Villarreal’s home advantage, superior form and Valencia’s struggles, we predict a victory for the Yellow Submarine. Prediction: Villarreal 2 – 1 Valencia

Betting Markets

With both teams desperate for points, expect a fiercely contested match with plenty of drama and excitement until the final whistle.