Villarreal vs Valencia – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Villarreal at 39% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Villarreal vs Valencia encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a La Liga clash, Regular Season - 25 as Villarreal welcome Valencia to Estadio de la Ceramica. Kick-off is set for Sunday 21 February 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Villarreal — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 La Liga outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: W L D W L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Villarreal, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Villarreal have posted 5W 1D 4L at Estadio de la Ceramica — 1.60 PPG. They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Villarreal are significantly better at Estadio de la Ceramica than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Valencia stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 La Liga matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L D D L W. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Valencia, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Valencia have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.70 exceeds their overall 0.80 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.10 PPG (Villarreal) versus 0.80 (Valencia). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H
The fixture history tells a clear story: Villarreal have dominated this rivalry, winning 6 of 10 past contests while Valencia have managed just 1 wins.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.4 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Oct 2026, ended 2–1 with Villarreal winning.
The historical record gives Villarreal a meaningful edge here — 6 wins from 10 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Villarreal in-play and half-time data (49 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
Valencia in-play and half-time data (49 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 87% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Villarreal 63% versus Valencia 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Villarreal 59% | Valencia 43%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Villarreal 1.31 xG and Valencia 1.15 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Villarreal attack 0.939 / defence 1.032 | Valencia attack 0.896 / defence 0.866. League average goals — home 1.610 / away 1.247. Data: 49 Villarreal games / 49 Valencia games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Villarreal 39% | Draw 30% | Valencia 31%. Fair-value odds: Villarreal 2.56 | Draw 3.33 | Valencia 3.23. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.46. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.46 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Villarreal as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Villarreal offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.46 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 51%. Form rates corroborate: Villarreal 80% | Valencia 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Villarreal vs Valencia | Competition: La Liga, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica • Kick-off: Sunday 21 Feb 2027, 16:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Villarreal 39% | Draw 30% | Valencia 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 51% | xG Villarreal 1.31 / Valencia 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Villarreal attack 0.939 / def 1.032 | Valencia attack 0.896 / def 0.866 | league avg home 1.610 / away 1.247 • Poisson stance: Villarreal (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
Villarreal xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Valencia xG
51%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
23%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Villarreal vs Valencia kick off?
Villarreal vs Valencia is scheduled to kick off at 16:00 on Sunday 21 February 2027 at Estadio de la Ceramica.
Where is Villarreal vs Valencia being played?
The match is being played at Estadio de la Ceramica.
What competition is Villarreal vs Valencia part of?
Villarreal vs Valencia is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the La Liga (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Villarreal vs Valencia?
Our statistical model gives Villarreal a 39% chance of winning, Valencia a 31% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Villarreal the favourite.
Will both teams score in Villarreal vs Valencia?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Villarreal and Valencia will score (BTTS).
Will Villarreal vs Valencia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Valencia?
Record (10 meetings): Villarreal 6W | Draws 3 | Valencia 1W.
What form are Villarreal and Valencia in?
Villarreal (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-D-W-L. Valencia (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Villarreal's attacking strength (0.94x league average) is weighed against Valencia's defensive record (0.87x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.31. The same calculation in reverse, Valencia's attack versus Villarreal's defence, projects 1.15 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 49/49 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.5%. Close behind: 0-0 (10.2%), 1-0 (9.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Villarreal Win
39%
2.58
30%
3.34
31%
3.20
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.2%
Home win
0 – 1
9.8%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
Villarreal xG
Total xG
2.46
1.15
Valencia xG
2.58
39%
Home win
3.34
30%
Draw
3.20
31%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.95
49%
BTTS No
2.06
Clean Sheet
32%
3.17
27%
3.71
Win to Nil
12%
8.17
8%
11.86
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.5 | 9.8 | 5.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.2 | 12.9 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Villarreal vs Valencia?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Villarreal and Valencia expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for Villarreal and 1.15 for Valencia, a combined total of 2.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Villarreal vs Valencia?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Villarreal come into this having played 49 games, going 25W 9D 15L for 1.71 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-D-W-L. The sample for Villarreal is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Valencia sit at 1.18 PPG from 49 outings (15W 13D 21L), a run that reads L-D-D-L-W across their last five. The sample for Valencia is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Villarreal carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.53 PPG clear of Valencia — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Villarreal's home form reads 16W 2D 6L across 24 games on their own ground, a 2.08 PPG return.
Away from home, Valencia have taken 1.08 points per game from 24 outings (7W 5D 12L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Villarreal come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Villarreal are averaging 1.78 goals scored and 1.24 conceded per game recently; Valencia are on 1.10 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Villarreal have seen both teams score in 63% of their recent games.
Last 49 Results — La Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Villarreal
Blended
Valencia
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Villarreal and Valencia in coming into this match?
Villarreal have gone 25W 9D 15L in their last 49 games (1.71 PPG), while Valencia have gone 15W 13D 21L in their last 49 (1.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Villarreal at home or Valencia away?
Villarreal's home record (2.08 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Villarreal at home: 2.08 PPG; Valencia away: 1.08 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to April 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in La Liga. The two were last together as recently as 24 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
There's a clear current trend here: Villarreal have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
Villarreal's record when hosting Valencia specifically: 4W 1D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Villarreal
3
Draws
1
Valencia
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Valencia?
From 10 meetings on record, Villarreal have won 6, Valencia have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Villarreal and Valencia last play each other?
They last met on 24 October 2026, when Valencia 1-2 Villarreal.
Who has won more matches between Villarreal and Valencia?
Villarreal have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Villarreal are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Valencia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Villarreal 62%, Valencia 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 71% (Villarreal) and 46% (Valencia). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 46% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Valencia in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Villarreal home games / Valencia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Villarreal play Valencia?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 62% of Villarreal's recent matches and 46% of Valencia's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Villarreal vs Valencia usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 71% of Villarreal's matches and 46% of Valencia's.
Do Villarreal and Valencia tend to score early?
Villarreal have had a goal before half-time in 79% of their recent matches, Valencia in 62% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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