Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction, Head to Head, Team News, Predicted Lineups

Match: Valencia vs Villarreal

League: LaLiga

Venue: Mestalla, Valencia, Spain

Date & Time: 03rd January, 02:00 AM (IST)

Match Preview:

This week’s LaLiga fixture promises a clash between two teams, Valencia and Villarreal. The stage is set at the Mestalla, where both teams will battle it out in what is expected to be a high-octane encounter. Valencia is currently sitting at 10th position while Villarreal is currently sitting at 13th position in LaLiga table.

Recent Form:

Valencia won their previous match against Rayo Vallecano by 1-0 scoreline where Sergi Canos scored 1 goal while Diego Lopez provided 1 assist in that match.

On the other hand, Villarreal also won their previous match against Celta Vigo by 3-2 scoreline where Alfonso Pedraza, Aissa Mandi and Dani Parejo all scored 1-1 goal while Alexander Sorloth provided 1 assist in that match.

Last Five Matches of Valencia:

L, W, L, D, W

Last Five Matches of Villarreal:

D, L, W, L, W

Head-to-Head Records in previous 5 matches:

Valencia 1-1 Villarreal
Villarreal 2-1 Valencia
Villarreal 2-0 Valencia
Valencia 2-0 Villarreal
Valencia 3-2 Villarreal

Team News: Valencia

Jose Gaya (Muscle injury) is out, André Almeida (Back injury) is doubtful to play while Thierry Correia and Mouctar Diakhaby both are suspended from this match.

Team News: Villarreal

Juan Foyth (Muscle injury), Yéremi Pino (ACL injury) and Denis Suarez (Thigh injury) all are out, Alexander Sörloth (Muscle injury), Raul Albiol (Hamstring) and Gerard Moreno (Calf injury) all are doubtful to play while Alejandro Baena and Santi Comesaña both are suspended from this match.

Player Stats: Valencia

Hugo Duro played 18 matches: 7 goals | 2 assists
Javi Guerra played 16 matches: 3 goals | 1 assist
Pepelu played 18 matches: 2 goals | 0 assist
Fran Perez played 18 matches: 1 goal | 3 assists
Diego Lopez played 18 matches: 2 goals | 2 assists

Player Stats: Villarreal

Gerard Moreno played 15 matches: 8 goals | 2 assists
Alexander Sorloth played 16 matches: 6 goals | 2 assists
Jose Luis Morales played 13 matches: 5 goals | 0 assist
Alex Baena played 16 matches: 0 goal | 5 assists

Probable 11 (4-2-3-1): Valencia

Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Jose Gaya, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Paulista, Dimitri Foulquier, Hugo Guillamon, Pepelu, Sergi Canos, Javier Guerra, Diego Lopez, Hugo Duro

Probable 11 (4-4-2): Villarreal

Filip Joergensen (GK), Adria Altimira, Matteo Gabbia, Jorge Cuenca, Carlos Romero, Ilias Akhomach, Daniel Parejo, Etienne Capoue, Alberto Moreno, Gerard Moreno, Jose Luis Morales