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Valencia vs Villarreal Predictions: Mestalla Faces Its Latest Tough Test

10:15 Saturday 23 December 2017
Simon Harrison
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  • The hosts have failed to keep clean sheets in their last two home league games - Valencia to Win and Both Teams to Score — 9/4 William Hill
  • Villarreal have lost three games under Javi Calleja in quick succession, always late in the match - Half Time Result Draw, Full Time Result Valencia Win — 4/1 Betfair

Match Preview

Marcelino’s men are still going very strong at Mestalla, ahead of our Valencia vs Villarreal preview and soccer odds, with the away side having a very tough task on their hands to try and salvage some good form ahead of the Christmas break.

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Valencia are unbeaten at Mestalla this season across all domestic competitions, with even Barcelona held to a 1-1 draw there recently. Villarreal, meanwhile, have seen their honeymoon period under new coach Javi Calleja end recently in the form of defeats to Sevilla, Leganes and Barcelona.

Our Valencia vs Villarreal predictions are based on the hosts’ terrific momentum and form at home in the league, which makes backing a win for Los Che in a competitive game the crux of our LaLiga tips.

While the Yellow Submarine have been quite impressive at La Ceramica since the departure of Fran Escriba as a boss, on the road they are yet to be so convincing, with this Saturday game another massive challenge for them.

Valencia vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Advice

Villarreal have scored in their last four consecutive away games in LaLiga, with Girona, Atletico Madrid, Athletic Club and Leganes unable to keep them at bay. The likes of Carlos Bacca and Cedric Bakambu up front are causing a lot of problems and keep finding the back of the net with regularity.

William Hill offer the best value on a home win, despite the Yellow Submarine hitting the back of the net. Recently, Valencia have conceded versus Celta Vigo, Barcelona and Real Zaragoza at Mestalla, which points towards a hard-fought victory on Saturday evening too.

Valencia are unbeaten at Mestalla and should be capable of closing out a positive result once again, with three points required to try and keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the table and also hold off the challenge of Real Madrid. Given that the big two clash in El Clasico on the same day, it will be important for Los Che to maintain their momentum.

Our Valencia vs Villarreal bets back the away side to make a fist of this game. As aforementioned, Calleja’s men have hit the back of the net in their last four consecutive away games in the Spanish top flight, and it has only been in the last half an hour of games recently where their resistance has fallen apart.

Recently, Villarreal have taken points from both Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid on their away jaunts, and therefore they should be able to hold their own for a while in this contest. Betfair offers the best value for the visitors to get into the break level, before then losing their grip and falling to a second-half defeat.

Our Valencia vs Villarreal betting tips suggest that this will be another high-octane contest at Mestalla, but the energy given to the home team by their fanbase should be an important factor to urge Los Che to take three points on what could be a vital day in the title race.