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October 23, 2026

Valencia vs Villarreal Match Preview, Stats and Standings

Valencia vs Villarreal Match Preview, Stats and Standings

Valencia host Villarreal at Mestalla on Saturday, October 24, in a La Liga fixture between two sides looking to improve their league positions. Valencia sit 19th with six points from nine matches, while Villarreal are 12th with nine points.

Valencia have won once, drawn three times and lost five matches, scoring six goals and conceding 15. Villarreal have recorded two wins, three draws and four defeats, scoring 13 goals and conceding 13.

Villarreal have a 44% win probability, compared with 30% for Valencia and 26% for a draw. The visitors will aim to take advantage of Valencia's difficult start, while the hosts need a home win to move away from the relegation zone.

Detail

Information

Match

Valencia vs Villarreal

Competition

La Liga

Date

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Kick-off

9:30 PM Pakistan time

Venue

Mestalla, Valencia

Valencia

19th, 6 points

Villarreal

12th, 9 points

Win Probability

Valencia 30%, Draw 26%, Villarreal 44%

Valencia Look to Turn Around Poor Form

Valencia have managed one win, three draws and five defeats in nine league matches. They have scored six goals and conceded 15, leaving them 19th with six points.

At Mestalla, Valencia will look to improve their attack and take their chances. A win would lift them to nine points and help their fight to escape the relegation zone.

Villarreal Seek Three Points Away From Home

Villarreal sit 12th with nine points, having scored and conceded 13 goals in nine matches. They will aim to build on their stronger scoring record and extend their three-point lead over Valencia.

With a 44% win probability, Villarreal are favourites. They must take their chances and tighten their defence to secure three points at Mestalla.

Valencia vs Villarreal Team News

Confirmed starting lineups, injury updates and suspension details have not been provided in the available match information. Both teams' final selections should be checked closer to kick-off.

Valencia will look to strengthen their midfield and create more opportunities for their forwards. Defensive organisation will also be important, given their record of 15 goals conceded in nine matches.

Villarreal will aim to use their better scoring record to put pressure on the hosts. Their defensive performance could be decisive, as they have also conceded 13 goals in the league so far.

Valencia vs Villarreal Head-to-Head

Valencia and Villarreal are both based in Spain and have a history of competing against each other in La Liga. Their meetings offer a regional contest between two clubs looking to establish themselves among Spain's top sides.

Valencia will hope home advantage helps them secure an important result, while Villarreal will target another positive performance to improve their league position. The available match preview information does not include a complete recent head-to-head record, so the latest results should be checked before adding specific statistics.

The standings point to a competitive encounter. Valencia need points to escape the relegation zone, while Villarreal have an opportunity to move up the table with a win.

La Liga Standings

Barcelona lead the La Liga standings with 27 points from nine matches, followed by Atlético with 22 and Real Madrid with 21. Valencia are 19th with six points, while Villarreal sit 12th with nine.

Rank

Team

Played

Wins

Draws

Losses

GF

GA

GD

Points

1

Barcelona

9

9

0

0

39

9

+30

27

2

Atlético

9

7

1

1

19

8

+11

22

3

Real Madrid

9

7

0

2

23

9

+14

21

4

Real Betis

9

6

1

2

16

14

+2

19

5

Real Sociedad

9

5

1

3

17

17

0

16

6

Sevilla

9

4

2

3

14

16

-2

14

7

Alavés

9

3

2

4

13

10

+3

11

8

Celta

9

2

5

2

10

7

+3

11

9

Deportivo

9

2

5

2

13

12

+1

11

10

Osasuna

9

3

2

4

10

18

-8

11

11

Levante

9

2

4

3

15

17

-2

10

12

Villarreal

9

2

3

4

13

13

0

9

19

Valencia

9

1

3

5

6

15

-9

6

Valencia need a win to improve their position near the bottom of the table. Villarreal can move to 12 points with a victory, giving them a chance to climb towards the top half.

Watch Valencia vs Villarreal Live on tapmad

Watch Valencia vs Villarreal live on tapmad. The kick-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM Pakistan time on Saturday, October 24. Catch the latest football coverage and match highlights on tapmad.