Tomás Yelmini
This match will represent a new edition of a derby with a lot at stake. If Valencia wins, they will snatch ninth place, however, if Villarreal wins, they will be among the teams fighting for a place to international cups.
That’s what this attractive clash taking place during Matchday 15 of La Liga is all about. Villarreal vs Valencia promises to offer a good match between two teams that, after the break for the World Cup, arrive perfectly rested to the last day of 2022. It will be a hard fought match and surely a pleasant encounter since, beyond the level shown by both teams, they will come into this derby well rested.
The history between both teams is very even, with a slight advantage for the Yellow Submarine, who won 19 of the 44 meetings in the first division, against the 17 won by the Che team.
At JefeBet we bring you the preview with our predictions, odds and other information on this Valencian derby, in addition to all the information and data to take into account when watching this match.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Villarreal vs Valencia La Liga Matchday 15 Game on December 31, 2022
- Where: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
- When: Saturday, December 31, 9:15 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Villarreal (+102) / Tie (+230) / Valencia (+325)
- Asian Handicap: Villarreal (-0.5, -103), Valencia (+0.5, -118)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-106) / Under (-118)
- Both teams score: Yes (-141) / No (+108).
Odds provided by Unibet.
Villarreal Preview
Quique Setién replaced Unai Emery as manager at the end of October and has been the subject of critics ever since. The former Barcelona coach has not been able to achieve good results: he started with a draw, followed by three consecutive defeats and ended with a relieving win against Espanyol before the World Cup break.
Not only did he enter a spiral of bad matches, but he also altered the defensive lock that the Submarino Amarillo had consolidated with Emery. Despite this, they are still the team that has conceded the fewest goals after Barcelona, as they have only conceded 10 goals so far. World champions Rulli and Foyth are back, so Villarreal has a full squad for this important derby.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Geronimo Rulli; Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Pau Torres, Alberto Moreno; Francis Coquelin, Daniel Parejo, Etienne Capoue; Gerard Moreno, Arnaut Danjuma, Nicolas Jackson.
Valencia Preview
Gennaro Gattuso is smiling, as he has almost all his players in optimal physical condition for the clash at La Ceramica. Samu Castillejo and Jesús Vázquez, who had been suffering from some discomfort since last week, are in perfect shape, as are the World Cup players, who have found sufficient training ahead of this match and only Jaume, who is injured, will be absent.
Before the break, Valencia’s win over Betis ended a five-game drought without a victory, and they will be looking to continue where they left off to close 2022 on the right foot.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Thierry Correia, Paulista, Cömert, José Gayá; Yunus Musah, Hugo Guillamón, André Almeida; Justin Kluivert, Edinson Cavani, Samuel Lino.
JefeBet Prediction
The tactical balance of two well-armed teams that leave little space to hurt each other will prevail. A one-goal draw is the result that we at JefeBet believe will take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
Prediction: Draw 1-1.
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