Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 16 Goals 46 (64)
(27) 20 Assists 38 (47)
(6.6) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
29.3 Average Age 27.2
182.1 Average Height (cm) 184.7
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 59% (57%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Mallorca
Villarreal
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Francis Coquelin Out 6.48
Alberto Moreno Out 6.44

Team News

Mallorca
Villarreal
  • Javier Aguirre could well start new boy Sergi Darder against Villarreal; he came off the bench at half time against Las Palmas and grabbed an assist through a lovely whipped delivery.
  • Goal scorer from last week Antonio Raillo could start, replacing either Copete or Giovanni González at the heart of the defence.
  • Left-back Alberto Moreno suffered a knock in Villarreal's season opener against Betis and will likely miss out on this one; Alfonso Pedraza will likely come in to replace him.
  • Quique Setién told press he saw positives from the club's 2-1 defeat to Betis on Sunday, suggesting he will most likely stick with last week's XI.

Prediction

  • Last season, Mallorca won both of their games against Villarreal, creating an air of optimism around this one. Moreover, despite Setién's calm demeanour in front of the media, Villarreal are now six games without a win.
  • Mallorca struggled in the first half against Las Palmas last week, but Aguirre brought on two players at half time - which happened to be the assister and the goalscorer - that salvaged them a point. On Friday he will have likely picked a stronger XI than last time out and will be looking to keep it tight on home turf.
  • However, Villarreal dominated most of the game against Betis last week and would've come out of that game looking the better side had Willian José not scored an injury time winner. El Submarino Amarillo will likely be back with a vengeance against Mallorca and are most likely to take the three points.
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