Valencia take on the visitors Villarreal in the round 10 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Saturday, October 25th at Estadio de Mestalla (Valencia).
Valencia still remember their glory days, and their fans remain demanding and ambitious. However, under current owner Peter Lim, the club has often hovered dangerously close to relegation. Two seasons ago, former player Baraja managed to save them, but in the 2023/2024 campaign, his methods stopped working. After half a year of struggles, he was replaced by Corberán, who was brought back from England at considerable cost — and he did an excellent job, lifting the team from the relegation zone to a mid-table finish in 12th place. This season started brightly, with a few early wins, but Valencia have since lost momentum, suffering several defeats in a row. After the international break, they could only manage a goalless draw against Alavés, highlighting their ongoing issues in attack. The team’s defensive discipline remains solid, but the lack of creativity in the final third continues to hold them back.
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Villarreal are trying to maintain a high pace despite a tougher schedule. The “Yellow Submarine” missed out on European competitions last season, which may have helped them focus on domestic success — they finished with 70 points, level with Athletic Bilbao. Although they narrowly lost out on fourth place due to goal difference, fifth place was enough to secure a return to the Champions League. Their comeback to Europe’s elite hasn’t been easy: they lost to Tottenham after a goalkeeper’s blunder but salvaged a dramatic draw against Juventus. Against Manchester City, however, they stood little chance, falling to a comfortable 0-2 defeat. Domestically, Villarreal’s form has been more consistent, losing only to the Madrid giants, Atlético and Real, while drawing with Celta and Betis — the latter in a thrilling 2-2 encounter last weekend. Overall, their attacking football remains entertaining, though defensive lapses sometimes cost them crucial points.
Two seasons ago, the clubs exchanged victories, but both meetings in the 2023/2024 campaign ended in draws. It’s time for the ambitious visitors to get back to winning ways — their winless run has lasted too long. Villarreal have the quality and depth to secure three points at Mestalla.
Prediction for the match: Villarreal to win.
