2019-20 Spanish Primera – Villarreal vs Valencia Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Villarreal vs Valencia kick off? Sunday 28th June, 2020 – 16:00 (UK)
Where is Villarreal vs Valencia being played? Estadio de la Cerámica
Where can I get tickets for Villarreal vs Valencia? No tickets are available as these matches are being played behind closed doors
What TV channel is Villarreal vs Valencia on in the UK? This match will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sport subscription
Where can I stream Villarreal vs Valencia in the UK? Premier Sport subscribers in the UK can stream the match live via a Premier Player subscription
bet365 customers may be able to stream this match live via their website and you can check their schedule here
THE TEAM NEWS
VILLARREAL
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sergio Asenjo; Gaspar, Pau Torres, Raul Albiol, Xavi Quintilla; Anguissa, Iborra; Gerard Moreno, Cazorla, Moi Gomez; Bacca
Unavailable: Funes Mori (Injured), Moreno (Suspended), Manu Trigueros (Suspended)
Doubtful:
VALENCIA
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Cillessen; Florenzi, Gabriel, Hugo Guillamon, Gaya; Ferran Torres, Dani Parejo, Coquelin, Goncalo Guedes; Rodrigo, Gomez
Unavailable: Piccini (Injured), Garay (Injured), Diakhaby (Injured), Mangala (Suspended)
Doubtful:
KEY STATS
- Villarreal are unbeaten in their 4 league matches since the season restarted
- Villarreal have been winning at half-time in each of their last 5 home league matches
- Villarreal have only failed to score in 1 of their last 15 league matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Villarreal's last 6 home league games
- Valencia have won only 2 of their last 12 matches in all competitions
- Valencia have won their last 4 matches against Villarreal in all competitions
- Valencia have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches in all competitions
- Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Villarreal in all competitions
- Valencia have scored the first goal in their last 4 matches against Villarreal in all competitions
- Valencia have failed to score in 4 of their last 6 away matches in all competitions
- Valencia have lost to nil in 4 of their last 5 away league matches
THE PREDICTION
Villarreal have been in fine form since the restart and have won three and drawn one of their four matches as they push for the European places. Valencia on the other hand have been struggling amid rumours of dressing unrest and unhappiness with head coach Albert Celades. Their away form especially has been poor losing 3-0 to Real Madrid and 1-0 to Eibar last time out, while Celades is not helped by some ill-discipline and poor defending. They will have their hands full against this in-form Villarreal attack who can compound their problems and pile the pressure on Celades.
