Match Information
- Date: 12/02/2025
- Kick-Off Time: 07:00am (16/02/2025)
- Round: 24 of 38 in the Spanish La Liga 1st Division
The Valencia Derby
The Valencian Country Derby, known in Spanish as “Derbi de la Comunitat,” is a regional derby between Villareal and Valencia. These two teams are separated by 56 kilometers. The rivalry began on September 17 1986, in La Liga when billionaire Fernando Roig controversially purchased Villareal after failing to succeed his brother Francisco as the owner of Valencia.
This weekend marks the 50th match between these teams in La Liga, with Valencia having won 18 times, Villareal 21 times, and 10 matches ending in a draw.
Current Standings
- Valencia: 18th place
- Villareal: 5th place
Neither team is playing in Europe this season. A victory for Valencia would ease their relegation fears, while a win for Villareal would bring them closer to securing a European spot for next season.
Team News
Valencia
- Injuries: Rafa Mir and Dimitri Foulquier (muscle injuries, unknown return)
- Suspensions: Enzo Barrenechea (five yellow cards, one-match suspension)
Villareal
- Injuries: Kiko Fermenía (ankle), Gerard Moreno (foot), Ilias Akhomach (torn ACL, out for the season)
- Suspensions: None
Match Prediction
With both teams fighting for points at opposite ends of the table, this promises to be a closely contested match. My prediction is a 2-2 draw.
