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 play Valencia CF in La Liga (Spain). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Villarreal: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Valencia CF: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Villarreal scores 1.89 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Valencia CF scores 1.21 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Villarreal 63%, Valencia CF 55%. Over 2.5: Villarreal 58%, Valencia CF 42%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Villarreal has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.27. Villarreal: 12.0 shots per match, Valencia CF: 11.8.
Match halves
Villarreal: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.87. Valencia CF: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Villarreal: 31-45+ (18 goals). Valencia CF: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-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) | 38% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.37 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Villarreal · 2 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 56% better for: goals scored per match.
1.89 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.21 goals / match - Valencia CF
Villarreal is 20% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.45 goals / match - Valencia CF
Villarreal scores in 84% of matches (32 of 38 matches), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 matches).
Valencia CF scores in 76% of matches (29 of 38 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 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 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / match - Villarreal · 1.05 pts / match - Valencia CF
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 34%. 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 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (18 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 | ▲ 3.11 | 2.69 | • 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 57% | ▼ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 50% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 24% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 70% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 82% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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 1.89 goals per game on average and Valencia CF 1.21. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Villarreal's matches and 55% 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 3-1-1 (2.00 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.