Valencia and Villarreal, separated by four points on the La Liga table, will go one-on-one at the Mestalla on Tuesday in a La Liga clash, with kickoff slated for 20:30 GMT.
Key Highlights
After going five matches without a win, Valencia finally returned to winning ways with a 0-1 win away to Rayo Vallecano before the break. The eventful match as Valencia held on for the important win with Thierry Correia sent off for them in the 91st minute.
In their last five matches, Valencia have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice matches, collecting five points out of a possible 15.
This run of form, characterized by inconsistency, has been typical for Valencia this season. Up to the halfway point of the season, they have won six times and drawn five, losing seven.
The average form is likely to enable them to survive in La Liga and avoid a relegation scrap. However, they need to start winning consistently in La Liga, starting with the home clash against Villarreal.
Villarreal, who topped their Europa League Group F with four wins, one draw, and one loss, have been inconsistent in La Liga, as shown by their lowly position on the table at the halfway point.
Bet hereThey have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice in their last five. They need to start winning consistently, starting with their trip to the Mestalla on Tuesday.
Injury Report
Valencia are without the injured left-back Jose Gaya and central midfielder Andre Almeida.
Villarreal will be without the injured left-winger Yeremy Pino, with the 21-year-old out with cruciate ligament surgery.
Prediction
Valencia and Villarreal will fight to a draw in their La Liga clash on Tuesday and share the points.
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