Valencia vs Villareal Prediction: La Liga match on 03.05.2023

Valencia’s chances of beating the drop this season and retaining their La Liga status will be tested when they go one-on-one against top-four chasing Villarreal on Wednesday at the Mestalla with kickoff slated for 17:30 GMT.

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Key Highlights

Valencia’s Survival in La Liga Looks Likely

Having won two consecutive matches in La Liga, Valencia will be hoping that they can pull off an escape to remain in La Liga. The manager, Voro, will be looking to coax good performances and confidence in his side as they navigate the run-in.

However, inconsistency is Valencia’s biggest enemy at this point. They are just two points above 18th-placed Getafe, and they need to keep picking up points to stand a chance of survival.

This will play in their heads when they host fifth-placed Villarreal on Wednesday, who are making a late-season play for a top-four spot.

Valencia will look to use the home stadium to drive energy and support on the pitch and drive the players throughout the 90 minutes.

Villarreal’s Top-Four Tilt

Quique Setién has revived Villarreal’s form in the business end, which has seen them climb up the table to the current fifth position and the possibility of fighting for a place in the Champions League next season.

Villarreal are eight points behind fourth-placed Real Sociedad, albeit with a game in hand. However, with seven matches remaining in the season, they have a chance of pouncing if Sociedad slip up in the run-in.

However, Quique Setién and his men will need to be flawless in the business end to stand a chance of reigning in Real Sociedad. However, their recent form displays inconsistency that might make these lofty ambitions challenging to realize.

In their last five matches, Villarreal have won three and lost two. The two consecutive losses in this run dented their momentum and made it difficult to reign in Sociedad, especially with La Liga matches running out.

Injury Report

Valencia

Voro has no fresh injuries in his squad ahead of his side’s clash with Villarreal at the Mestalla.

The availability of the full squad will come a shot in the arm as he seeks to plot a way to help his side survive in La Liga this season, starting with Wednesday’s home clash with Villarreal.

Villareal

Quique Setién will be without central midfield enforcer Francis Coquelin. The 31-year-old defensively-minded midfielder is sidelined with a ruptured cruciate ligament; he has been on the sidelines since February 13, 2023. Coquelin is expected to return to full fitness by August 31, 2023.

Possible Lineups

Valencia

G. Mamardashvili; D. Foulquier, Gabriel, M. Diakhaby, C. Ozkacar, J. Gaya; Y. Musah, N. Gonzalez, A. Almeida, S. Lino; E. Cavani

Villareal

Pepe Reina; J. Foyth, A. Mandi, P. Torres, A. Moreno; D. Parejo, E. Capoue; S. Chuckwueze, G. Lo Celso, Y. Pino; N. Jackson

Prediction

Valencia will have to have a go in this match. Just two points clear of the relegation drop zone, they need to keep picking up points to bolster their survival chances. They will look to dominate midfield and create chances to win the match.

Villarreal are chasing a realistic chance of finishing inside the top four in the remaining seven La Liga Matches. Quique Setién will have his side play bravely, build from the back, press, and dominate possession.

This will be a keenly contested match with both sides looking to play on the front foot. However, confidence will come into play during the nervy moments.

Villarreal will win the match and bolster their chances of finishing inside the top four in the La Liga run-in.

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