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Villarreal vs Valencia Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Sunday, the 17th of March, promises an electrifying clash in Spain's La Liga as Villarreal welcomes Valencia to the Estadio de la Cerámica for their 29th-round encounter. With both teams having a rich history of competitiveness, this match is more than just about points; it's about pride.

Villarreal, under the guidance of Marcelino García Toral, will look to capitalize on their home advantage. Their recent form has been impressive with three wins and two draws in their last five matches. Their latest victory against Olympique Marseille (3-1) at home is a testament to their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Currently sitting at 11th place with 35 points, 'The Yellow Submarine' aims to climb higher up the league table.

Valencia, steered by Rubén Baraja Vegas, are not far ahead in the standings - positioned at 8th with 40 points. Their form has been somewhat mixed with two wins, one loss, and two draws from their last five outings. However, they edged out Getafe (1-0) in their previous game and will be looking to build on that momentum.

The head-to-head record between these two sides adds an extra layer of intrigue; each team has claimed victory twice along with one draw in their last five encounters. The most recent meeting ended in favor of Valencia (3-1), giving them psychological leverage but also lighting a fire under Villarreal for retribution.

Both teams have demonstrated considerable goal-scoring capabilities throughout the season—Villarreal averages 2 goals per game when playing at home while Valencia averages 1.5 goals per game when away from Estadio de Mestalla—suggesting that fans can expect an open and attacking match this weekend.

Bet

Given Villarreal's solid performance especially at home where they score an average of 2 goals per game while conceding significantly less (0.8 goals per game), coupled with being favorites according to odds makers (2.05 for a home win), backing Home Win seems like a compelling choice here.

Moreover considering both teams' ability to find the back of net combined with recent forms - particularly Villarreal's strong offensive display - opting for Over 2.5 could also present value given its odds stand attractively at 2.02 suggesting anticipation for a high-scoring affair which aligns well with both teams’ track records this season.