Valencia — Villarreal : Match Preview and Prediction for October 25,2025

Valencia’s Recent Form and Home Advantage

Valencia kicked off their season promisingly, but Carlos Corberán’s squad is now navigating a minor slump, evidenced by a four-match winless streak in the league, which has seen them drop to 14th place. Following the recent international pause, the ‘Bats’ secured a crucial point away at Vitoria-Gasteiz, holding Alaves to a pragmatic 0-0 draw, thereby breaking a two-match losing run. Returning to their home ground, Mestalla, offers an opportunity to rediscover their winning form, especially against a Villarreal side currently facing significant challenges. The home team will be without Diakhaby, Foulquier, Ugrinic, and Ramazani for this encounter.

Villarreal’s Challenging October and Defensive Woes

Villarreal endured a demanding October schedule, also grappling with a four-game winless streak across various competitions. Marcelino’s squad, traditionally steadfast in their 4-4-2 setup for decades, has displayed an uncharacteristically shaky defense, with goalkeepers Tenas and Junior consistently making costly errors.The past week offered little solace for the visiting fans. First, Villarreal let slip a two-goal advantage at home against Betis, settling for a 2-2 draw after Antoni’s quick double. This was swiftly followed by a deserved 0-2 home defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League, leaving the ‘Yellow Submarine’ with just one point from three matches and facing an uphill battle for European progression. Now, Marcelino’s somewhat fatigued side travels to Mestalla. Cabanes, Costa, and Kambwala are confirmed absentees for the visitors.