Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 31/08/2024, 07:23  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

A struggling Valencia faces a tough task before the international break as they come up against an in-form Villarreal side. This La Liga match at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on Saturday could have more misery in store for the hosts as our prediction favors an away win.

Valencia has zero points from three matches after losing all three games of this league campaign and are the only La Liga side yet to win a point this season. Villarreal has seven points from their three matches with two wins and a draw, starting this round two points behind leaders Barcelona.

The hosts lost 2-1 to Barcelona in their season opener before losing 3-1 to Celta Vigo and 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao. In fact, that makes them the only team yet to win even a single point in this league campaign. Going back to last season, the hosts have lost eight and drawn two of their last ten league matches, making it a tough time for the home fans.

Villarreal are in a better space, drawing one and winning two of their three matches so far. They started with an exciting 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid before picking up the pace and winning their next two matches. The Yellow Submarine won 2-1 against Sevilla and then won 4-3 against Celta Vigo to come here just behind leaders Barcelona.

The visitors have one of the best scoring records of the season with eight goals, while their defensive record of conceding six is also one of the worst. Will that guarantee goals here? That could be a given, but the visitors are likely to target a win.