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Kick off: Sunday, 1 May @19:30 GMT
Venue: Estadio Mestalla (Valencia)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Villarreal vs Valencia 1-0 (2015/2016 La Liga)
Valencia vs Villarreal 0-0 (2014/2015 La Liga)
Villarreal vs Valencia 1-3 (2014/2015 La Liga)
Villarreal vs Valencia 0-1 (2014 Club friendly)
Valencia vs Villarreal 2-1 (2013/2014 La Liga)
Valencia vs Villarreal Team News
Russian winger Denis Cheryshev returns to the squad after a six-week absence through injury, meaning that Jose Gaya and Zakaria Bakkali are the only players in the treatment room at the moment. However, star midfielder Sofiane Feghouli has been left out of the squad due to a contract dispute, while Ruben Vezo and Matt Ryan have been overlooked as well.
Injured: Jose Gaya (20/0), Zakari Bakkali (16/1)
Suspended: None
The injury situation is pretty good at the moment as several important players return into action last week, with Jaume Costa making his return in midweek. However, the latest reports suggest that Eric Bailly and Leo Baptistao are rated doubtful for the local derby against Valencia, where Villarreal will be looking to end a three-match winless run in La Liga.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Eric Bailly (24/0), Leo Baptistao (24/3)
Suspended: None
Quick Facts
- Valencia won five of last nine matches vs Villarreal (D2 L2)
- Both team scored in five of their last six competitive meetings at El Madrigal
- Valencia won three of last four home matches
- Los Che have ten points in five games under Paco Ayestaran
- Villarreal lost three of last four La Liga fixtures on the road
Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction
Valencia have been showing tremendous improvement under new coach Paco Ayestaran, taking ten points from last four games and they will be looking to take advantage of Villarreal’s preoccupation with the Europa League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk. While los Che have nothing to lose, their local rivals will be under pressure having seen top 4 rivals Celta Vigo close the gap to just four points and that is another reason why we are backing Valencia to put a dent into Villarreal Champions League hopes.
Betting Tip: Home win
Odds: 2.15 (23/20) @bet365
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Daily Specials
| Event | Promotion | Claim | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Qualify | Real at 8/1 or Man City at 16/1 | Claim | @20:45 |
