Sparks will fly as two local rivals battle for supremacy in the 10th round of La Liga at Mestalla Stadium on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
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Valencia vs Villarreal predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of the last six clashes between these teams.
- Five of Villarreal's last seven games across all competitions produced goals at both ends.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Valencia's last five meetings with Villarreal.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 1-1 Villarreal
Valencia and Villarreal are both without a win in their last four respective games (D2, L2). Given that three of the last five encounters between these teams ended 1-1, we believe that both teams' winless streaks will continue with a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia are up against it
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Villarreal's struggles in the UEFA Champions League continued with a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Manchester City earlier this week.
The Yellow Submarine have been one of La Liga's best teams this season, as they are third in the Spanish top flight with a 5-2-2 win-draw-loss record.
Valencia, on the other hand, have earned nine points from nine league games and are 14th in La Liga. Like their opponents, Los Che are currently on a four-game winless run.
Ahead of this clash, Villarreal are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, keeping in mind that four of the last five meetings between these outfits went south of the 2.5-goal marker, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five encounters between these Valencia-based sides, both teams have one win apiece with three draws between them.
Spain La Liga 15/02/25
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Spain La Liga 31/08/24
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Villarreal
Spain La Liga 17/03/24
Villarreal
Valencia
Spain La Liga 02/01/24
Valencia
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 03/05/23
Valencia
Villarreal
Valencia preview: Hoping to return to winning ways
The injury gods have not been very kind to Valencia in recent times, as up to four players are confirmed out of this clash, including Largie Ramazani (thigh), Mouctar Diakhaby (hamstring), Dimitri Foulquier (knee), and Filip Ugrinic (knee).
Predicted lineup: Agirrezabala (GK), Vazquez, Copete, Tarrega, Correia, Lopez, Pepelu, Guerra, Rioja, Danjuma & Duro.
Last five matches
- Alaves 0-0 Valencia
- Girona 2-1 Valencia
- Valencia 1-2 Real Oviedo
- Espanyol 2-2 Valencia
- Valencia 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal preview: Looking to improve their fortunes on the road
Similarly for Villarreal, four players are ruled out of this La Liga contest, including Pau Cabanes (ACL), Willy Kambwala (hamstring), Logan Costa (ACL), and Rafa Marin (ankle). Despite these setbacks, the visitors are determined to halt their run of bad results in recent weeks.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Mourino, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza, Parejo, Gueye, Comesana, Pepe, Buchanan & Mikautadze.
Last five matches
- Villarreal 0-2 Man City
- Villarreal 2-2 Real Betis
- Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal
- Villarreal 2-2 Juventus
- Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Player to watch: Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan opened the scoring in Villarreal's 2-2 draw with Real Betis last weekend. The former Inter Milan midfielder is the team's top scorer in La Liga with four goals this season. He will fancy his chances against Valencia.