Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.4)
30.5
Average Age
31
182.8
Average Height (cm)
177.7
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(53%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(50%)
(0.9)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.8)
(1.2)
0.9
Tackles pg
1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Coquelin | Doubtful | 6.64 | |
| Sèrge Aurier | Doubtful | 6.53 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Merquelanz | Out | 6.58 | |
| Santi Comesaña | Out | 6.86 | |
| Radamel Falcao | Doubtful | 6.44 | |
| Pathé Ciss | Doubtful | 6.46 | |
| Randy Nteka | Doubtful | 6.4 |
Team News
Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
- Villarreal have just two doubts, with Serge Aurier and Francis Coquelin carrying knocks.
- Gerard Moreno is now back and should start his second successive game here.
- Manu Trigueros and Yeremy Pino are likely to come back in here after they dropped out with a change of system last time out.
- That system was likely to be specific to Atalanta and not one Villarreal use in the league.
- Just one injury concern for Rayo, who are without long-term absentee Martin Merquelanz.
- Santiago Comesana has returned from suspension, while Radamel Falcao, Pathe Ciss and Randy Nteka have all recovered from recent injuries.
- Given Falcao is only now returning from a couple of weeks out, Sergi Guardiola is likely to continue to lead the line.
2-1
Rayo have been the surprise of the league this year and could jump to 4th in La Liga if a few results go their way here. Emery spoke about the importance of villareal carrying over their success to league play but I'm a bit skeptical even with the struggles Rayo have had on the road this year. Rayo have 5 losses on the road but 4 of those losses came to the teams at the very top of the league, Sociedad, Real, Betis and Sevilla, games you wouldn't expect them to win. The problem is this match falls in that category as well but Villareal just haven't played as well as the teams mentioned above. I would like to see Falcao back even though Sergi hasn't been terrible, I think a draw is the best result Villareal are able to come away with here only because the match midweek was postponed and they really had to leave it all on the pitch. Rayo have had rest and should be looking for a positive result.