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Villarreal v Valencia Betting Odds: UEFA Europa League Match Preview and Latest News

Villarreal host Valencia in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals. The second leg will be played one week later at Mestalla.

VILLARREAL LATEST NEWS
Villarreal are a bit unlucky in the last three league matches. Collecting only one point are still in the relegation zone, with seven games until the end of the season.

In all of them made good performances, but they conceded goals in the last minutes.In the last 16 of the Europa League, the Spanish side was by far the better team against Zenit.

Two wins with aggregate score 5-2, also without a defeat in the competition for 10 games in a row.

Defender Bonera plus midfielders Javi Fuego and Trigueros, are all missing with injury problems. Defender Jaume Costa remains doubtful.

VALENCIA  LATEST NEWS
Valencia were well beaten 2-0 at the home of Rayo Vallecano. Marcelino’s side missed the opportunity, closing the gap to the Champions League places and now is 4 points behind Getafe.

It was the first defeat after 17 games in all competitions, with the team having a good season.

Villarreal v Valencia live betting available at bet365 (18+, T&C Apply)

In the previous round of Europa League, had a hard fought progression against Krasnodar. A 2-1 home win at Mestalla followed a 1-1 draw in Russia, equalizing in stoppage time.

VILLARREAL V VALENCIA  MATCH ODDS*

Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 2.90 – 3.30 – 2.62
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.72 (Under) – 2.10 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 2.00 (Villarreal) – 1.72 (Valencia)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.80 (Yes) –   1.95 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 3.50 – 2.05 – 3.25
• A Penalty in the match:  3.50 (Yes) – 1.28 (No)
• Carlos Bacca Anytime Scorer: 2.50

*bet365 odds as offered at 10/4, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Midfielder Santi Cazorla is the main man to watch for Villareal. With his experience controls the game, as well as his vision creates spaces and chances for his teammates.

Rodrigo will lead the attack for Valencia in the local derby. The 28 year old is going to cause problems, with his strength and goalscoring ability.