La Liga 2024-2025: Vallecano vs Villarreal Prediction

Vallecano

Home Team
28%
VS

Villarreal

Away Team
51%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 58%
Under 2.5: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 24 16 3 5 65 25 40 51
2 Real Madrid 24 15 6 3 52 23 29 51
3 Ath Madrid 24 14 8 2 39 16 23 50
4 Ath Bilbao 24 12 9 3 37 21 16 45
5 Villarreal 24 11 8 5 47 35 12 41
6 Vallecano 24 9 8 7 27 25 2 35
7 Mallorca 24 10 4 10 23 30 -7 34
8 Betis 24 8 8 8 30 31 -1 32
9 Osasuna 24 7 11 6 29 33 -4 32
10 Girona 24 9 4 11 32 35 -3 31
11 Sociedad 24 9 4 11 20 23 -3 31
12 Sevilla 24 8 7 9 29 34 -5 31
13 Getafe 24 7 9 8 20 18 2 30
14 Celta 24 8 5 11 35 38 -3 29
15 Espanol 24 6 6 12 23 36 -13 24
16 Leganes 24 5 9 10 22 35 -13 24
17 Las Palmas 24 6 5 13 29 41 -12 23
18 Valencia 24 5 8 11 25 38 -13 23
19 Alaves 24 5 7 12 28 38 -10 22
20 Valladolid 24 4 3 17 15 52 -37 15

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Vallecano

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.82
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.43
# Clean Sheets: 2

Villarreal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.82
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.44
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Vallecano and Villarreal is projected to tilt in favor of the visiting team, Villarreal, which holds a 51.00% probability of securing a win. Vallecano, despite playing at home, has a 28.00% chance of victory, while a draw stands at 21.00%. Villarreal, positioned in 5th place with 41 points, appears to have the upper hand against 6th-placed Vallecano, who has accumulated 35 points. Additionally, the game is expected to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 58.00% likelihood.

Match Analysis

Vallecano enters the match with a mixed bag of recent performances. They have secured two consecutive 1-0 victories against Valladolid and Leganes, showcasing their ability to keep clean sheets. However, their 1-0 loss to Barcelona highlights room for improvement against top-tier teams. Vallecano's recent form is underscored by an average of 1.8 goals scored per game in their last five outings, coupled with a similar figure in expected goals, indicating a consistent attacking presence. Villarreal has demonstrated a robust offensive approach, notably with a commanding 5-1 triumph over Valladolid. Their recent form also includes a 2-1 win against Las Palmas and a 1-1 draw with Valencia. Villarreal's attacking metrics are solid, scoring 1.6 goals on average in their last five matches, with expected goals mirroring this at 1.816. Despite their attacking prowess, they have only managed one clean sheet in the same period, indicating vulnerabilities at the back.

Final Prediction

Villarreal's superior standing in the league and their recent attacking form offer them a distinct edge over Vallecano. Their ability to find the back of the net consistently, paired with Vallecano's occasional defensive lapses, could prove pivotal. A key factor to watch will be Villarreal's offensive dynamism, which might dictate the pace and outcome of the game.