Villarreal vs Valencia CF: match statistics
Villarreal are the clear favourites for this match, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive 75% home win rate. The hosts score an average of 2.25 goals per home game with a 16% conversion rate, and their xG (1.65) significantly surpasses Valencia's xG (0.99 away). Valencia are in very poor away form with just a 17% win rate and a -14 goal difference, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Furthermore, the visitors have failed to score in 33% of their away games, which could be crucial against Villarreal's solid defence (42% clean sheets). The recent form of both teams (Villarreal: 1.4 PPG, Valencia: 1.2 PPG) and the hosts' qualitative superiority in all key offensive and defensive statistics clearly point to a Villarreal victory.
Villarreal vs Valencia CF: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Villarreal played Valencia CF in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Villarreal: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Valencia CF: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Villarreal scores 1.88 and concedes 1.08 goals per match. Valencia CF scores 1.04 and concedes 1.54. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Villarreal 50%, Valencia CF 54%. Over 2.5: Villarreal 54%, Valencia CF 42%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Villarreal has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.20. Villarreal: 12.1 shots per match, Valencia CF: 11.1.
Match halves
Villarreal: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.08. Valencia CF: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
Villarreal: 46-60 (11 goals). Valencia CF: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Villarreal are the clear favourites for this match, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive 75% home win rate. The hosts score an average of 2.25 goals per home game with a 16% conversion rate, and their xG (1.65) significantly surpasses Valencia's xG (0.99 away). Valencia are in very poor away form with just a 17% win rate and a -14 goal difference, conceding an average of 2 goals per match. Furthermore, the visitors have failed to score in 33% of their away games, which could be crucial against Villarreal's solid defence (42% clean sheets). The recent form of both teams (Villarreal: 1.4 PPG, Valencia: 1.2 PPG) and the hosts' qualitative superiority in all key offensive and defensive statistics clearly point to a Villarreal victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Villarreal | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Valencia CF is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Villarreal · 1.8 pts / match - Valencia CF
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 81% better for: goals scored per match.
1.88 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.04 goals / match - Valencia CF
Villarreal is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.08 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.54 goals / match - Valencia CF
Villarreal scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Valencia CF scores in 75% of matches (18 of 24 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Villarreal
Over / Under - Valencia CF
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Villarreal is 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Villarreal · 0.96 pts / match - Valencia CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Villarreal
Valencia CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Villarreal | Liga | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.96 | 2.66 | • 2.58 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 50% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 66% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Villarreal 1 - 0 - 0 Valencia CF. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs Valencia CF?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 2:1 Valencia CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs Valencia CF?
Villarreal score 1.88 goals per game on average and Valencia CF 1.04. The La Liga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Villarreal's matches and 54% of Valencia CF's.
What form are Villarreal and Valencia CF in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Valencia CF 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs Valencia CF?
The statistical background for Villarreal vs Valencia CF — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.