Villarreal vs Valencia Prediction 15.02.2025 | La Liga

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 15th, February 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal)

Villarreal hopes to remain in contention for a top-four finish when they take on a slumping Valencia at Estadio de la Ceramica in Saturday’s LaLiga battle.

Everything suggests that the Yellow Submarine will bring European football back to El Madrigal next season after a one-year hiatus, but they won't settle for just any competition, but will attack the Champions League, where they are separated by just four points. In reality, Marcelino’s men have every reason to believe they can achieve their set objective, given that they have no other commitments for the rest of the season and all their energy is directed toward a strong finish in La Liga, while on Saturday they will be aiming to string together their third straight win.

In recent years, the football produced by Valencia has noticeably declined, as not only can they hardly remember the last time they participated in European competition, but they are also increasingly involved in relegation battles, which is the case again this season. Despite the fact that their 22-point tally represents the worst-ever result for Los Ches since the points system was introduced in Spain's top flight, Carlos Corberan’s side has shown renewed form recently, which has brought them within a point of safety, which they can reach with a victory of their own and a slip-up from 17th-placed Leganes this weekend.

Villarreal vs Valencia Betting Tips : VILLARREAL TO WIN

This rivalry was once considered a derby, but that is no longer the case, as six-time Spanish champions Valencia have long lost their former glory, which is reflected in their consistently declining performances, with them having been stuck in the relegation zone until just a few weeks ago. However, the recent revival of the Mestalla squad has allowed them to breathe new life into their survival chances, but nine out of the 10 points they've earned in the past five top-flight matches came at home, while their away trips this season have given them no reasons for satisfaction. It’s worth noting that Carlos Corberán’s side remains one of only two teams in the top division yet to taste victory on the road this season from 11 matches, losing seven times in that dry spell. It’s highly likely that Valencia will have to search for their first away victory elsewhere, given their recent struggles at El Madrigal, where Villarreal has beaten them in five straight home meetings and seem ready to hand them another defeat, with extra motivation coming from their latest home victories, where they thrashed Mallorca and Real Valladolid with a combined score of 9-1.