On Tuesday, January 2nd at 20:30 (UTC) Valencia and Villarreal will make their way to Estadio De Mestalla for a spectacular showdown. The atmosphere is expected to be electric as fans from both sides look forward to a hard-fought match. The Spanish skies should be crystal clear with temperatures reaching a comfortable 58 degrees (F). Their last La Liga meeting ended in a 1-1 draw back on the 3rd of May. This promises to be a memorable game between these two sides, and we can’t wait to see who will come out on top!

Valencia has been in ascendancy, securing wins in 2 out of their last 5 matches and drawing once. It has been a frustrating run on the goal scoring front however, having only found the back of the net 4 times in their last 5 matches. Presently sitting 10th in the standings, the team has accrued 23 points from 18 matches, having won 6, drawn 5 and lost 7. Against opponents placed similarly, their record of 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses has seen an average of 0.75 goals scored coupled with 0.75 conceded. Striker Hugo Duro has shouldered the burden manfully, with 4 goals to his name in 11 home games. Health permitting, his output can be expected to rise in the next fixture.

Having won 2 of their last 5 outings and scored 7 goals in total, Villarreal are in confident form heading into this week's La Liga match. Gerard Moreno's 8 goals this season have been invaluable to the away side, who sit 13th in the league table with 19 points from 18 matches. Performance against similar ranked teams has been positive with 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, netting 1.5 goals whilst only conceding 0.75 on average. With Alfonso Pedraza's goal in their last match a real confidence booster, the Yellow Submarine will be looking for another win against their opponents.

The past 10 matches between these two clubs have proven a promising result, having an average total of goals at 2.6. Taking a broader look at their 54 matches, Valencia has achieved the upper-hand, winning 22 matches and drawing 11, while Villarreal has won 21. With past results in mind, this match up is sure to be a competitive clash of skill and determination.

With an intense rivalry between two neighboring cities, the upcoming soccer face-off between Valencia and Villarreal is sure to be an electric matchup. Located just 35 miles apart, the competition between the two local rivals has been steadily escalating, making for an exhilarating game. Get ready, because this will be a match that you won't want to miss!