Valencia welcomes Villarreal at Mestalla stadium for fixture 19 in La Liga action tonight. Valencia have an excellent defensive record at home this season. They’ve conceded only four times across their eight home games, keeping five clean sheets and winning four of those matches.
Villarreal have lost four of their last five visits to Los Che. Last month they bounced back from a 4-1 bashing from Real Madrid to then went on to beat Celta Vigo 3-2 on their home turf. Los Che finished down in 16th spot in La Liga last term and will be aiming to finish much higher up this time around.
The Bats are in 10th position on the league and the last time these two sides clashed, the game ended in a 1 – 1 draw at the Mestalla stadium. Villarreal will need to tighten things up at the back after conceding 35 goals in 18 La Liga matches as they go into this match.
Head-to-Head (Since 2010)
Valencia: 13 Win
Villarreal: 11 Wins
Draws: 6 Draws
FORM (Last Five Games)
Valencia: W D L W L
Villarreal: W L W L D
Players to Watch
Hugo Duro (Valencia) – The 24 year old Spanish striker is currently the team’s best performer this season with 7 goals and two assists for his side. Hugo Duro has caught the eye for Valencia this season, two of the goals he has scored have been the crucial first goals of the matches they won.
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Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) – The 31 year old Spanish attacker has been very instrumental in getting and creating chances for Villarreal this season. Moreno has scored on eight occasions, including three match-opening goals.
BETTING TIP: Valencia to win and 2 to 5 goals scored in the match
ODDS:2.90
