{"id":1433694,"date":"2026-02-20T16:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1433694"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:14:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T16:14:06","slug":"match-preview-villarreal-vs-valencia-20-02-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-villarreal-vs-valencia-20-02-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Villarreal vs Valencia: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Third-placed Villarreal<\/a> welcome Valencia<\/a> to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Sunday in a clash that pits one of the division\u2019s most efficient attacks against a side struggling for consistency. Kick-off is set for 20:00 in this La Liga<\/a> clash, and with both sides\u2019 star players in the spotlight, this derby has plenty at stake for both ends of the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Villarreal\u2019s outstanding offensive record and Valencia\u2019s defensive frailties, we\u2019re most confident in a home win. We\u2019re also looking at goal markets and a player-centric prop for a well-rounded approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Villarreal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Betfair<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Villarreal to win because they have scored 44 goals this season, nearly double Valencia\u2019s total. Their defence is also more robust (26 conceded vs 37). Home advantage and superior finishing make this a strong tip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as Villarreal matches average almost three goals per game, and both teams struggle with big chances missed. Both have attacking talents capable of making this an open contest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alberto Moleiro Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMoleiro has 9 goals from midfield, outperforming his expected goals by a wide margin. He\u2019s Villarreal\u2019s most clinical threat and Valencia concede regularly on the road.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Villarreal vs Valencia odds<\/h2>\n\n\n