Tomás Yelmini
On Monday, January 23, matchday 18 of the best Spanish soccer, La Liga, will close with Valencia vs Almeria. This clash will be played at the Mestalla Stadium.
Valencia is 12th in the standings, and it needs to get back to its winning ways after it suffered two defeats in a row. Meanwhile, Almeria is in 13th place in the standings, one point behind its rival. This team also needs to win to extend its lead over its relegation rivals.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring all the information about how these two teams arrive to this matchday 18 clash of La Liga of Spain. We also tell you the predictions, the odds and the probable lineups for Valencia vs Almeria match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Valencia vs Almería La Liga Matchday 18 Game on January 23, 2023
- Where: Mestalla Stadium – Valencia, Spain.
- When: Monday, January 23, 2023, 03.00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Valencia (-175) / Tie (+295) / Almeria (+425)
- Asian Handicap: Valencia (-0.5, -180) / Almeria (+0.5, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-125) / Under (-105)
- Both teams score: Yes (-125) / No (-105)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
[the_ad_placement id=”sports-futbol”]
Valencia Preview
This month of January will be remembered for the marathon of matches that Valencia had to face. First, on January 3, they eliminated La Nucía in the Copa del Rey (3-0); then they lost to Cádiz in La Liga (0-1); lost on penalties to Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia in the Spanish Super Cup, and defeated Sporting Gijón this weekin the Copa del Rey (4-0).
Italian coach, Genaro Gatusso, won’t be able to count with Argentine Nicolás González, Jaume Doménech and Samu Castillejo, and will be waiting for Thierry Correia’s progress.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Dimitri Foulquier, Eray Comert, Mouctar Diakhabyl, José Luis Gayà; Hugo Guillamón, Yunus Musah, André Almeida; Justin Kluivert, Samuel Lino and Edinson Cavani.
UD Almeria Preview
The 2023 season did not offer Almeria an easy schedule. The team had to make its debut in the second half of the season against Real Sociedad (3rd in La Liga), to whom it fell 2-0, and Atletico Madrid (4th), to whom it drew 1-1 at home.
Now, Almeria will face another La Liga’s historic team, Valencia. This match will be difficult not only because the team will be playing against one of the Spanish giants, but also because it will be playing away, where they have yet to win. The team has achieved 2 draws and 6 defeats playing as a visiting team.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Fernando Martínez; Alejandro Pozo, Rodrigo Ely, Srdan Babic or Chumi, Sergio Akieme; Lucas Robertone, Samu Costa, Gonzalo Melero; Leo Baptistao, Adrián Embarba or Largie Ramazani and El Bilal Touré.
JefeBet Prediction
Valencia comes into this clash as a clear favorite, having won seven of their last nine matches against Almeria in La Liga. It is for this reason, and because it needs the victory to secure its position in the standings, that here, at JefeBet, we believe that Valencia will win without too much trouble.
Prediction: Valencia wins 3-0.
