Valencia VS Villarreal live preview La Liga

Valencia

Valencia, currently in 10th place with 23 points, aims for improvement after last season's 16th-place finish. Despite inconsistent performances, their strong home form includes four wins out of eight matches. With a recent away win, they seek back-to-back victories, aiming to break a winless streak of three meetings with Villarreal, including a 1-1 draw at Mestalla last season.

Villarreal

Villarreal, having a turbulent first half with three managers, secured a Europa League knockout spot. Their inconsistent league campaign, accumulating 19 points from 18 matches, places them 13th, 11 points behind sixth-placed Real Sociedad. Despite challenges, Marcelino's side managed a 3-2 victory over Celta before the winter break, with Pedraza, Mandi, and Parejo on the scoresheet.

Analysis:

Valencia faces defensive challenges with Gaya's muscular problem, Almeida's doubtful status, and Correia and Diakhaby suspended. Defensive replacements Paulista and Foulquier are likely, while Canos, the hero against Rayo, may start on the left. Villarreal copes with suspensions for Baena and Comesana, while injuries sideline Moreno, Gabbia, Foyth, Coquelin, Pino, and Suarez. Capoue returns from suspension, and Morales is expected to join Sorloth in the attacking third for the Yellow Submarine.

Valencia VS Villarreal stream and TV listing

Germany：DAZN，Germany

Hungary：Spíler2，TV2 Play 

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