Valencia 1-1 Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

Valencia

Valencia's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently sitting at the bottom of the La Liga table after losing their first two matches of the season. They are currently on a three-game losing streak in competitive matches, which extends to four losses in their last five games if we include friendlies. The team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game over their last six matches, while only managing to keep one clean sheet during this period. On a more positive note, their games tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt was particularly exciting, ending in a 3-2 victory for Valencia, which stands out as their only win in this run of games.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF has shown impressive form recently, currently sitting in 2nd position in La Liga with 7 points from 3 games. Their last six matches have been a mix of competitive and friendly fixtures, with a notable upward trend in their league performances. The team has displayed resilience, coming off two consecutive La Liga wins, including a high-scoring 4-3 victory against RC Celta. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 10 goals in the last 6 games, with an average of 1.67 goals per game. However, their defense has been somewhat porous, conceding 12 goals in the same period. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. Their 4-0 loss to Brighton in a friendly stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, but Villarreal has bounced back strongly in competitive play, suggesting good mental fortitude.

Recent home/away form

Valencia

Valencia's recent home form has been inconsistent, with no clear winning streak evident. Their last six home games have resulted in one win, two draws, and three losses, indicating a struggle to secure victories at their home ground. Notably, Valencia has failed to score in three of these six matches, including two consecutive 0-0 draws in friendlies. The team's defensive record is mixed, with two clean sheets but also some high-scoring encounters, such as the 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt and the 3-1 loss to Girona. With an average of 2.17 total goals per game and a 50% rate of both teams scoring, Valencia's home matches have been relatively balanced in terms of goal action.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with notable highs and lows. The team has shown resilience by securing a crucial 2-1 victory against Sevilla in their latest La Liga match, which contrasts sharply with their heaviest defeat in this period – a 4-0 loss to Brighton in a friendly. This high-scoring game, along with the 3-1 loss to Saint Etienne and the 3-1 win against FC Sion, contributed to the impressive 83% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, Villarreal managed to score in five out of six matches, demonstrating their offensive capabilities. However, their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, with only one clean sheet in these six away games. The team's ability to bounce back with a league win after a series of mixed results in friendlies suggests a potential upward trend in their competitive form.