5 May 2018 at 18:45

10
Full Time
Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Villarreal5wins
3draws10 meetings
Valencia2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (43%) — the odds may underestimate Villarreal.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.6%Draw 29.9%Away 30.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.203.20
Max2.273.443.40
Market favourite:Villarreal · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market42.9%28.3%28.7%
Public market42.3%28.0%29.7%

Villarreal vs Valencia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Villarreal
Result vs. Market: Villarreal (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

VillarrealHalf-time:00Valencia
13Shots6
5Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
22/02/26Villarreal2–1Valencia1.70/4.00/4.50
25/10/25Valencia0–2Villarreal3.20/3.61/2.20
15/02/25Villarreal1–1Valencia1.52/4.44/5.87
31/08/24Valencia1–1Villarreal2.83/3.44/2.49
17/03/24Villarreal1–0Valencia2.09/3.46/3.54
02/01/24Valencia3–1Villarreal2.03/3.50/3.63
03/05/23Valencia1–1Villarreal2.74/3.39/2.56
31/12/22Villarreal2–1Valencia1.96/3.40/4.23
19/04/22Villarreal2–0Valencia1.45/4.66/7.04
30/10/21Valencia2–0Villarreal2.93/3.44/2.42

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Villarreal

W 407D 243L 293
Over 2.551
Goals scored1388

Away Record: Valencia

W 539D 326L 390
Over 2.551
Goals scored1838

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Villarreal defeated Valencia 1:0. The match was played in La Liga 2017. Goals were scored by Mario Gaspar 86′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Villarreal had 56% possession while Valencia held 44%. Villarreal had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Valencia. Villarreal made 3 substitutions, Valencia made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Villarreal and Valencia — 1 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Villarreal
Valencia
Kick Off
Antonio Rukavina11′
Rodri34′
Half Time
A. RukavinaJaume Costa
46′
D. CheryshevPablo Fornals
67′
67′
Santi MinaL. Vietto
71′
Carlos SolerFerrán Torres
81′
Gonçalo GuedesAndreas Pereira
Dani RabaN. Sansone
83′
Víctor Ruiz84′
Mario Gaspar

assist: Trigueros

86′
Sergio Asenjo90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Villarreal had 56% possession against Valencia's 44%. Villarreal registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Valencia managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 18–18.

5Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots6
1Blocked Shots0
10Shots insidebox1
5Shots outsidebox5
18Fouls18
7Corner Kicks3
2Offsides3
56%Ball Possession44%
5Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
524Total passes404
458Passes accurate322
87%Passes %80%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Villarreal have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Valencia show 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Villarreal

DWLWDW

Valencia

DLLWLW

Villarreal vs Valencia Head to Head Results

Villarreal and Valencia have met 33 times — Villarreal won 12, Valencia won 14, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Valencia leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.58 per match (39 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Villarreal are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2021.

12

Villarreal

7

Drawn

14

Valencia

Goals: 39Goals: 46

Recent Meetings (33)

22 Feb 2026Villarreal2 – 1Valencia
25 Oct 2025Valencia0 – 2Villarreal
15 Feb 2025Villarreal1 – 1Valencia
31 Aug 2024Valencia1 – 1Villarreal
17 Mar 2024Villarreal1 – 0Valencia
2 Jan 2024Valencia3 – 1Villarreal
3 May 2023Valencia1 – 1Villarreal
31 Dec 2022Villarreal2 – 1Valencia
19 Apr 2022Villarreal2 – 0Valencia
30 Oct 2021Valencia2 – 0Villarreal
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026