LaLiga: Valencia vs Villarreal – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Valencia and Villarreal who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Valencia play host to Villarreal at Estadio Mestalla on Saturday for the first derby of the new LaLiga season between these two clubs.

Valencia are rock bottom having failed to claim a single point from three matches in this season. Following their three encounters Villarreal managed to scrape together seven points which hands them a ranking as number 2 in the LaLiga standings.

Form: Valencia vs Villarreal

Valencia Form

Valencia endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-2 against Barcelona, before Celta Vigo won 3-1, while Athletic Club claimed a victory in a 1-0 match. Valencia didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six LaLiga games at the Estadio Mestalla. They have a record of two draws and four defeats, in which they conceded eight and scored three goals.

Villarreal Form

Villarreal look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Atletico Madrid, before downing first Sevilla by 1-2, then Celta Vigo in a 4-3 win. Villarreal managed a decent return of three wins in their last six LaLiga away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding seven times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Valencia and Villarreal

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Valencia and Villarreal played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Valencia vs Villarreal

Having scored just once lately in the LaLiga, Pepelu will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Villarreal hope Arnaut Danjuma can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two LaLiga goals in his last six LaLiga games.

Betting markets: Valencia vs Villarreal

Full-time result

Valencia won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Mestalla. They drew four and lost five as well, while Villarreal won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three. Villarreal didn’t lose any of their previous 7 outings. Valencia have not lost to Villarreal in 9 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Valencia only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Villarreal got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Villarreal games. Villarreal should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Saturday, as Valencia only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Villarreal claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games. Valencia have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Villarreal.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Valencia’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Villarreal. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these. Valencia conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Villarreal are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 18 matches.

Betting prediction: Valencia vs Villarreal

To summarize, the upcoming LaLiga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Valencia vs Villarreal mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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