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Valencia vs Villarreal: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Valencia will play the fourth round of Primera at the Mestalla stadium. Do the "bats" have a chance in the confrontation on August 31 against Villarreal? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the most optimal bets on the game. In addition, star expert Alexander Mostovoy shared his opinion on the upcoming duel
Command Analysis
Valencia
SpainCurrent form
It has been a nightmare start to the season for Valencia, who opened the La Liga campaign with three straight defeats for the first time since 2016/17. As a result, Los Ches head into the weekend bottom of the table after a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, in which they managed just two strikes – their fewest in a La Liga game since November 2015. Including last season, Valencia are now winless in ten league games, adding to the pressure on club legend Ruben Baraja. The boss has fought for positivity following their latest setback, insisting “the way to come back is not to complain, it’s hard work and not much else”.
Disqualifications and injuries
Diakhaby (knee injury), Domenech (muscle injury), Gaja (muscle injury), Canos (calf injury) and Perez (injury) will not be able to play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Valencia winger Diego Lopez has been involved in both goals this season, but he has not scored a goal in a home game since May 2023
- Valencia have gone ten league games without a win.
- The Bats have won six of their last seven head-to-head encounters with Villarreal
Estimated lineup : Mamardashvili - Vazquez, Tarrega, Garciorovsky, Correa - Almeida, Guillaumont, Pepelu, Tejon - Duro, Mir.
Villarreal
SpainCurrent form
Villarreal come to town for the Derby de la Comunitat after an impressive start to the campaign. Despite losing key players in the transfer window, the Yellow Submarine are unbeaten in their opening three games, including back-to-back wins over Sevilla (2-1) and Celta (3-2), both thanks to injury-time goals. There are problems, though, as the home side have not won this derby in their last 13 head-to-head encounters.
Disqualifications and injuries
Pedraza (injury), Foyth (knee injury) and Suarez (muscle injury) will not be able to take to the football field.
Interesting trends for betting
- Villarreal have kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 La Liga away games
- Marcelino's side have won six of their last ten away league games
Estimated composition : Alcoado - Kiko Femenia, Albiol, Bailly, Cardona - Terrats, Comesana, Pareja, Guey - Danjuma, Pinot.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
The visitors have finished two of their last ten matches with this score.
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place
2.15Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Valencia's last 5 matches
1.99Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the last five matches the visitors have had the number one in the score
1.69Tip and bets
Today we are expecting a real football festival – the Valencia derby regularly pleases with beautiful and effective football. Villarreal plays effectively, despite the fact that it is very important for the “orange” to prove their worth in attack. Moreover, in two of the last four face-to-face duels, less than three goals were scored.
Our betting tip is total over 2.5 goals and we bet on it with odds of 1.81
Bet on the outcome
Today the visitors are the favorites, but the derby status and the great desire of the "yellow submarine" to get tournament points can help "Valencia" win. In addition, we should not forget about the support of the stands, and the principled nature of this meeting will add strength and luck to the hosts.
Prediction: Valencia win for 2.90
Bet on a penalty
Most likely, the main events will take place away from the goal, which will ultimately bring maximum tension to the center. In addition, the class of the defensive players will allow them to play in their penalty area without fatal errors.
Betting Tip - penalty (no). This option can be found for 1.28
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