Valencia Faces Villarreal: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Valencia is set to host Villarreal in a crucial La Liga clash on Saturday night at Mestalla. Both teams are looking to improve their current standings, with Villarreal aiming to regain their winning streak.
Current Standings and Form
As of now, Villarreal occupies the third position in La Liga, accumulating 17 points from nine matches. They have recorded five wins, two draws, and two losses this season. In contrast, Valencia stands at 14th place with only nine points from their matches, with a record of two wins, three draws, and four losses.
Valencia has struggled lately, with just two points from their last four games. Their recent performance includes a disappointing home defeat against Real Oviedo. Meanwhile, Villarreal’s recent form has seen mixed results, including two draws and a loss in their last league games and a recent defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League.
Recent Encounters
The previous season saw Valencia and Villarreal draw their league matches 1-1. However, Valencia last defeated Villarreal in January 2024 with a 3-1 scoreline. Villarreal has had the upper hand historically, losing only once in their last seven encounters with Valencia.
Team News
- Valencia: The team will miss Mouctar Diakhaby and Largie Ramazani due to injuries. Filip Ugrinic and Dimitri Foulquier’s availability remains uncertain.
- Villarreal: Injuries keep Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, and Pau Cabanes out of the match. Despite recent Champions League action, no new injuries were reported.
Potential Lineups
Valencia is expected to field the following players:
- Agirrezabala
- Correia, Tarrega, Copete, Gaya
- Rioja, Pepelu, Guerra, Lopez
- Duro, Danjuma
Meanwhile, Villarreal may line up as follows:
- Tenas
- Mourino, Veiga, Marin, Cardona
- Akhomach, Parejo, Gueye, Moleiro
- Mikautadze, Perez
Match Prediction
Valencia’s recent state might give them some advantage as they are the fresher side. Nonetheless, Villarreal is expected to secure a win, possibly 2-1, as they aim for crucial points to remain competitive in the title race.
