Valencia vs Villarreal prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 24, 2026
On October 24, 2026, Valencia and Villarreal will face each other in the 10th round of Spain's La Liga. For both sides, it is important to secure at least a comfortable win here.
Valencia vs Villarreal: team news and expert analysis
The club from Mestalla finally climbed into the top half of the table last season, finishing in ninth place. However, in September, Corberan and the general manager were dismissed. When Aguirre took over as head coach, his new team had collected just four points from seven matches. Under their new boss, they played out a goalless draw against Racing. Against Athletic, they were unable to find the net either, with the match ending 0-0.
The team from the same city's suburbs beat Atletico in the spring battle for third place. Nevertheless, Marcelino was sacked after failing to deliver in the Champions League. Still, they began the 2026/2027 campaign in the competition with a defeat to Borussia Dortmund. They then finally secured a 3-1 win over Napoli. They also made a strong start against Liverpool, but eventually went down. At the same time, they were losing almost half of their matches in La Liga. They played out a goalless draw with Elche.
Foyth and company score just 0.67 goals per match, while conceding 1.67 times as many at the other end. In domestic competition, the Champions League participants score 1.44 goals per game and concede exactly the same number.
Previous matches: Valencia vs Villarreal
In the last five meetings, the current visitors have won three times, with the other two ending in draws.
The visitors are expected to win. However, given the poor form of both opponents, we are backing the "under 3.0 goals"(odds – 1.64).
Valencia vs Villarreal: key statistics and trends
- Valencia have drawn two matches in a row
- 33% of Valencia's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.33
- Villarreal have lost three of their last five matches
- 67% of Villarreal's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total goals per match is 2.89
Valencia vs Villarreal: possible starting lineups
Valencia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Dimitrievski — Maffeo, Tarrega, De Haas, Gaya — Guido Rodriguez, Pepelu — Danjuma, Raba, Javi Guerra — Hugo Duro
Villarreal play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Gulacsi — Freeman, Navarro, Foyth, Veiga — Cardona, Comesana, Gueye — Moleiro, Perez, Akomach
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