Will Bats Maintain Their Winning Streak in Their Hometown?
Here it goes:
January 2, 2023, at 11:30 PM (MSK), in the 19th round of the Spanish La Liga, Valencia and Villarreal gonna go head-to-head. The showdown will take place at "Mestalla" stadium in Valencia.
Valencia
Strengths: Ace those set pieces, wing attacks, ball interception;
Weaknesses: Lose the ball like a careless clown, commit fouls near their own goal, struggle in aerial duels, defend against wing attacks, and shield long shots;
Valencia has been more wrong than right, snatching four wins, drawing three, and losing three in their last ten games. In their last league battle, Ruben Barah's squad bagged a 1:0 away win against Rayo Vallecano, with Canos scoring the winner. Valencia sits at the 10th spot on the leaderboard with 23 points, a goal difference of 19-22. In the goal-scoring charts, Duro leads with seven goals and two assists.
At home, "Los Che" have played eight games, winning four, drawing two, and losing two.
Villarreal
Strengths: Nail the finishing touch, excel in aerial duels;
Weaknesses: Commit fouls near their own goal, falter in defending set pieces and long shots, stumble in dealing with counterattacks;
Villarreal shares Valencia's fortune, winning five, drawing two, and losing three in their last ten matches. In their recent clash, Marcelino's squad displayed grit, thumping Celta 3:2 at home. Goals were scored by Pedraza, Mandi, and Parejo. Villarreal hovers at the 13th position with 19 points, a goal difference of 26-35. In the goal-scoring charts, Moreno leads with eight goals and two assists. Away from home, the team has played eight games, winning two, drawing three, and losing three.
Did You Know?
- 7 out of the last 8 La Liga games involving Villarreal saw over 2.5 goals;
- In the previous 3 La Liga matches, Valencia failed to score under 2.5 goals;
- Villarreal conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 La Liga matches.
BetBoom's Odds
The bookmakers put their money on the home team. The odds for Valencia's victory are set at -2.30. A draw can be staked upon with a coefficient of -3.52. The odds for Villarreal's triumph are at -3.08. Bookmakers expect a high-scoring affair from these Spanish gladiators. BetBoom offers to bet on "Total under 2.5" with a coefficient of -2.04, and "Total over 2.5" with odds of -1.80.
Valencia - Villarreal
P1 2.30 X 3.52 P2 3.08 ## The Prediction
Both teams have been all over the map this season. The hosts have a slight edge with better home results. Despite that, the away team's European experience gives them an edge. Considering both team's performances, I think the home squad will continue their home streak of undefeated games: Valencia won't lose - F1(0) - 1.71.
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- Valencia's strengths in set pieces, wing attacks, and ball interception will face off against Villarreal's proficiency in aerial duels and finishing at Mestalla stadium on January 2, 2023.
- Valencia, who have won four, drawn three, and lost three in their last ten games, will aim to capitalize on their away victory against Rayo Vallecano, with Canos as their top scorer.
- Villarreal, with a similar record of five wins, two draws, and three losses in their last ten matches, will be encouraged by their recent home victory against Celta Vigo, with Mandi, Pedraza, and Parejo scoring.
- Despite Valencia's slight edge at home, Villarreal's European experience suggests that this Spanish League encounter may not result in a loss for the away team.
