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Sparks will fly as two local rivals draw swords in the Derbi de la Comunitat at the Mestalla on Saturday.
Valencia are on a three-game winless run and will look to propel themselves out of the relegation zone with a victory.
Villarreal, meanwhile, are eyeing a return to winning ways after an abysmal run of results.
Read our Valencia vs Villarreal prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Valencia vs Villarreal key stats
- The last 12 competitive clashes between these teams have all featured at least five cards.
- Six of the last eight H2Hs have produced goals at both ends.
- Three or more goals were scored in seven of Villarreal's last nine matches.
Valencia vs Villarreal preview: Los Che's struggles to continue?
Valencia vs Villarreal — Tale of the Tape
| Valencia | vs | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| 19th | Position | 12th |
| 6 | Points | 9 |
| 6 | Goals For | 13 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 19th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Valencia are coming off a frustrating scoreless stalemate with Athletic Bilbao, where several missed chances and bad luck robbed them of a deserved victory.
Los Che have now drawn back-to-back games since Javier Aguirre took charge of the club during the previous international break and are still in the hunt for their first home win of the season.
Interestingly, the hosts have failed to score in four of their five home games this season. With only six points earned from their first nine league outings, they are in the relegation zone in 19th place, seven spots behind their visitors.
Sergi Canos is edging closer to a return from a long-term cruciate ligament injury, but Diego Lopez is not expected back until February. Central defenders Jose Copete and Mouctar Diakhaby could both finally return to the squad after recovering from their respective injuries.
On the other hand, Villarreal suffered a 4-3 defeat in their midweek UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool, despite racing to a two-goal lead in the first 30 minutes.
The Yellow Submarine are going through a rough patch, having managed only one win in their last four outings across all competitions (D1, L2).
Moreover, the visiting team's results on the road do not inspire much confidence; they have lost four of their last five away games and have managed only one win in seven competitive fixtures away from home this season.
Tajon Buchanan, who returned to full fitness ahead of Villarreal's midweek Champions League clash, is available for selection this weekend, but his fellow Canadian teammate Nathan Saliba and Spaniard Carlos Romero are doubtful for this trip.
Villarreal were victorious the last two times these teams clashed and are unbeaten in the last five H2Hs (W3, D2).
Valencia vs Villarreal form guide & betting tips
| Valencia | vs | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
L
W
L
D
D
|
La Liga Form |
L
W
W
L
D
|
| 5 | Points | 7 |
| 10th | Form Table | 7th |
| 5 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
L
W
L
D
D
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
L
W
D
L
|
Whispers Predicts: Valencia 2-1 Villarreal
Despite their abysmal run of results on the road, Villarreal are considered favourites by the bookmakers at 5/4 (2.25).
Valencia have looked much better under Javier Aguirre, and despite their wastefulness against Athletic Bilbao last weekend, we are confident that Los Che will earn their first home win of the season here.
The last 12 competitive skirmishes between these outfits have all gone above the 4.5-card line, and this can be backed at 5/6 (1.83).
We also fancy BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60), as was the case in seven of Villarreal's last nine matches and in six of the last eight H2Hs.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 7/10 (1.70) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Valencia at 23/10 (3.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> Over 4.5 total cards at 5.6 (1.83) | Likelihood: Probable
> Correct Score: 2-1 at 10/1 (11.00) | Likelihood: Outsider