Valencia vs. Villarreal Preview: La Liga Matchup
Valencia and Villarreal to Face Off
La Liga action continues on Matchday 8 as Valencia welcomes Villarreal in a highly anticipated clash at Mestalla. Here is a preview to get you ready for the weekend matchup.
Team News
- Valencia will be without midfielder Thierry Correia due to injury.
- Villarreal is expected to field a strong lineup with Arnaut Danjuma, Gerard Moreno, and Giovani Lo Celso leading the attack.
- Both teams are coming off wins in their previous fixtures.
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met 40 times in La Liga, with Villarreal holding a slight advantage with 15 wins to Valencia's 14.
In their most recent encounter in March 2023, Villarreal won 1-0 away at Mestalla.
Prediction
This is expected to be a close and competitive match. Valencia will be motivated to perform in front of their home crowd, but Villarreal's attacking prowess could prove to be the difference.
Prediction: Villarreal to win 2-1.
Lineups
Valencia:Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Paulista, Diakhaby, Gaya; Guillamon, Musah, Almeida; Kluivert, Cavani, Lino
Villarreal:Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Moreno; Lo Celso, Parejo, Capoue; Danjuma, Moreno, Pino
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