Villarreal vs Valencia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Valencia on 22 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Valencia preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Valencia: Starting Lineups Time : 22/02/2026 16:00

Villarreal
2 - 1
Finished
Valencia
83' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
83' event Alfon Gonzalez / Nicolas Pepe
70' event Tajon Buchanan / Ayoze Perez
70' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Alberto Moleiro
58' event Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
45+6' event Pape Alassane Gueye
45+3' event Nicolas Pepe Penalty awarded
45' event Santiago Mourino
31' event Santi Comesana
23' event Georges Mikautadze
event 90' Sadiq Umar
event 88' Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida / Guido Rodriguez
event 78' Jesus Vazquez / Jose Luis Gaya Pena
event 78' Hugo Duro / Luis Rioja
event 70' Thierry Correia / Unai Nunez Gestoso
event 70' Arnaut Danjuma Adam Groeneveld / Filip Ugrinic
event 65' Unai Nunez Gestoso
event 45+3' Javier Guerra
event 38' Largie Ramazani
event 27' Largie Ramazani
event 25' Sadiq Umar Penalty awarded
83' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
event 90' Sadiq Umar
83' event Alfon Gonzalez / Nicolas Pepe
event 88' Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida / Guido Rodriguez
70' event Tajon Buchanan / Ayoze Perez
event 78' Jesus Vazquez / Jose Luis Gaya Pena
70' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Alberto Moleiro
event 78' Hugo Duro / Luis Rioja
58' event Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
event 70' Thierry Correia / Unai Nunez Gestoso
45+6' event Pape Alassane Gueye
event 70' Arnaut Danjuma Adam Groeneveld / Filip Ugrinic
45+3' event Nicolas Pepe Penalty awarded
event 65' Unai Nunez Gestoso
45' event Santiago Mourino
event 45+3' Javier Guerra
31' event Santi Comesana
event 38' Largie Ramazani
23' event Georges Mikautadze
event 27' Largie Ramazani
event 25' Sadiq Umar Penalty awarded
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#17 Tajon Buchanan
#16 Thomas Partey
#11 Alfon Gonzalez
#10 Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
#24 Alfonso Pedraza Sag
#21 Tani Oluwaseyi
#32 Hugo Lopez
#25 Arnau Urena Tenas
#3 Alexander Freeman
#27 Jean Valou
Villarreal Villarreal Valencia Valencia
12Shots8
5Shots on Goal3
7Fouls16
5Corner Kick4
15Free kick6
1Offside2
2Yellow card4
15Aerial24
2Save3
5Successful Tackles15
11Interceptions5
12Long pass17
5Successful center1
5Substitution5
6Shots off goal2
8Head Success12
1Blocked3
4Tackle14
12Dribbles7
22Throw-in19
362Passes493
84Attacks109
47Dangerous attacks60
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed2
9ShotsInsideBox8
3ShotsOutsideBox0
46DuelsWon42
2.06ExpectedGoals1.55
2.44xGOT1.34
21Touches In Opposition Box21
14AccurateCrosses14
38GroundDuelsWon31
8AerialDuelsWon11
27Clearances21
Valencia Valencia
Substitutions
#7 Arnaut Danjuma Adam Groeneveld
#10 Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida
#12 Thierry Correia
#9 Hugo Duro
#21 Jesus Vazquez
#22 Santamaria Baptiste
#13 Cristian Rivero Sabater
#19 Daniel Raba Antoli
#5 Csar Tarrega
#18 Jose Luis Garcia Vaya, Pepelu
#27 David Otorbi
#28 Vicent Abril
Commentary
90' Sadiq Umar - Valencia receive a yellow card
88' Valencia — substitution: Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida / Guido Rodriguez
83' Villarreal — substitution: Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
83' Villarreal — substitution: Alfon Gonzalez / Nicolas Pepe
78' Valencia — substitution: Jesus Vazquez / Jose Luis Gaya Pena
78' Valencia — substitution: Hugo Duro / Luis Rioja
70' Villarreal — substitution: Tajon Buchanan / Ayoze Perez
70' Villarreal — substitution: Alfonso Pedraza Sag / Alberto Moleiro
70' Valencia — substitution: Thierry Correia / Unai Nunez Gestoso
70' Valencia — substitution: Arnaut Danjuma Adam Groeneveld / Filip Ugrinic
65' Unai Nunez Gestoso - Valencia receive a yellow card
58' Villarreal — substitution: Thomas Partey / Pape Alassane Gueye
45+6' Penalty scored! Pape Alassane Gueye - Villarreal
45+3' VAR review - Villarreal
45+3' Javier Guerra - Valencia receive a yellow card
45' Santiago Mourino - Villarreal receive a yellow card
38' Largie Ramazani - Valencia receive a yellow card
31' Goal! Santi Comesana - Villarreal
27' Penalty scored! Largie Ramazani - Valencia
25' VAR review - Valencia
23' Georges Mikautadze - Villarreal receive a yellow card

How We Build the Villarreal vs Valencia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Valencia on 22 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Villarreal vs Valencia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Valencia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Villarreal and Valencia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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