Key Facts
- Valencia is in 19th place with 6 points, while Villarreal is in 12th place with 9 points; the pressure remains high for Aguirre’s team as they struggle at the bottom of the table.
- Valencia has drawn twice in its last five games; César Tárrega provided defensive stability in the 0–0 draw against Athletic Bilbao, which supports the draw prediction.
- Valencia forward Umar Sadiq is out with a thigh injury; Diego López and Sergi Canós are also sidelined, leaving Aguirre with fewer offensive options.
- Villarreal has the better head-to-head record and won the most recent competitive match; therefore, the pick for a draw remains risky.
- Valencia has failed to score in two of its last five games, most recently in a 0–0 draw against Athletic Bilbao; this supports the “Both Teams to Score: No” prediction.
Match Preview
Javier Aguirre has stabilized Valencia, but the team is still waiting for its first win under him. Now, on Saturday, Villarreal comes to the Estadio de Mestalla for the La Liga derby—an opponent with offensive potential but inconsistent results. Valencia is near the bottom of the standings, while Iñigo Pérez’s Villarreal sits in mid-table. Valencia lost their last competitive match against Villarreal in February 2026. This is another reason why the pressure on Aguirre’s team is mounting.
- Venue: Estadio de Mestalla, Valdivia
- Date and Time: October 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Competition: La Liga (Matchday 10)
Villarreal’s three goals against Liverpool should be taken into account when assessing a draw and the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet. A draw is therefore the riskier pick. However, Valencia’s struggles in front of goal and Villarreal’s scoreless league match against Elche make both picks reasonable. The choice is a draw after regulation time, as Valencia has drawn both of its league matches under Aguirre. Anyone looking to place this bet and betting with a bookmaker for the first time should also check the terms and conditions for a new-customer betting bonus beforehand.
Valencia Form & Record Check
Valencia’s 0-0 league draw against Athletic Bilbao was Aguirre’s first game without conceding a goal. The more stable defense improves the chances of avoiding a loss. In the previous 2-2 draw at Racing Santander, the team showed more attacking intent, but neither result gave them any breathing room at the bottom of the table. César Tárrega’s commanding performance against Athletic Bilbao provides a boost; however, creating dangerous chances from possession remains a challenge.
With only two goals in five home league games, Valencia’s record points to “Both Teams to Score: No.” Hugo Duro and Arnaut Danjuma have yet to score this league season, and Umar Sadiq, Diego López, and Sergi Canós are sidelined. David Otorbi came off the bench against Athletic Bilbao and could offer Aguirre another attacking option.
Valencia could line up in a 4-2-3-1: Stole Dimitrievski will be in goal, with César Tárrega and Justin de Haas forming the central defensive pairing. In midfield, Pepelu could start alongside Guido Rodríguez. With Umar Sadiq sidelined by a thigh injury, Hugo Duro is likely to lead the attack. Dani Raba and Arnaut Danjuma are options for the wings, while Diego López and Sergi Canós are out with knee injuries.
Villarreal Form & Record Check
Villarreal’s 3-4 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League group stage showed that the team can cause problems even for strong opponents. However, having squandered a lead makes a draw here seem plausible. The most recent league match, a 0-0 draw against Elche, was a clearer warning sign for anyone expecting another high-scoring game. The 3-1 victory over Napoli in the group stage demonstrated Villarreal’s offensive capabilities, though these have yet to translate into consistent results.
Sergi Cardona created chances against Elche with runs down the wing and could thus also test Valencia’s recently improved defense. Nicolas Pépé is listed as questionable, which could limit Villarreal’s offensive output. The four-day break since the match against Liverpool also calls for caution when betting on an away win, especially since Villarreal also lost their other listed away match against Real Madrid.
Valencia – Villarreal Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the last 28 recorded competitive matches between the two teams, Villarreal has secured 13 wins, Valencia 10, with five draws. The record thus favors the visitors. Valencia lost 1–2 in February 2026 and 0–2 in 2025.
Valencia has conceded at least one goal in each of its last nine recorded matches against Villarreal. This is the strongest historical argument against “Both Teams to Score: No.” The streak increases the risk of the bet, but given Valencia’s current struggles in front of goal, a Villarreal win without conceding a goal is a perfectly plausible scenario in which the bet could still pay off.
