Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 31 Goals 26 (40)
(34) 22 Assists 18 (24)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
33.5 Average Age 32.3
181 Average Height (cm) 183.8
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 48% (47%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 1 (1.1)
(1.4) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
Player Reason Status Rating
Bruno Soriano Out N/A
Manu Trigueros Out 6.51
Mario Gaspar Out 6.71
Daniele Bonera Doubtful 6.38
Javi Fuego Doubtful 6.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Gorka Elustondo Out 6.56

Team News

Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
  • Alvaro Gonzalez returns from suspension for the home side and will come straight back into a back three.
  • Mario Gasper is suspended for the weekend, however, which should see Miguelon replace the Spaniard at right wing-back.
  • Javi Calleja has no fresh injury concerns and should go with his strongest XI for such an important clash.
  • Abdoulaye Ba returns from suspension and should replace Alejandro Galvez in the centre of defence.
  • Santi Comesana and Mario Suarez are expected to get the nod in midfield ahead of Giannelli Imbula.
  • Michel has only Gorka Elustondo on the treatment table and is free to pick a strong starting line-up.

Prediction

  • Villarreal come into the weekend having won their last three competitive games, beating Zenit twice in Europe and Levante on their travels to Valencia last week.
  • The hosts have lost just one of their last six matches at La Ceramica, with the Yellow Submarine in need of three points against one of their rivals for relegation.
  • Rayo Vallecano have lost their last six consecutive La Liga games, which is piling the pressure on their manager. Defeat on Sunday could mean the sack.
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