Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 15 Goals 48 (64)
(25) 20 Assists 36 (47)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
27 Average Age 28.5
181.8 Average Height (cm) 184.3
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(49%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 59% (57%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (0.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Almeria
Villarreal
Player Reason Status Rating
Marezi Out 6.18
Luis Suárez Out 6.69
Aleksandar Radovanovic Out 6.64
Gonzalo Melero Out 6.24
Player Reason Status Rating
Yeremy Pino Out 6.83
Ramon Terrats Out 6.28
Eric Bailly Out 6.44
Raúl Albiol Out 6.5
Santi Comesaña Out 6.63
Juan Foyth Doubtful 6.96
Francis Coquelin Doubtful 6.48

Team News

Almeria
Villarreal
  • Gonzalo Melero will be absent for the final match of his ban, and is likely to return to the side next week.
  • Adri Embarba scored twice in the draw with Real Sociedad and will have no trouble taking the responsibility on the left side of attack.
  • Luis Suarez and Aleksandar Radovanovic are sidelined until late April, whilst Marezi could return next month to bolster Almeria's attack.
  • Raul Albiol and Santi Comesana are suspended, with Comesana picking up two yellows in ten minutes against Athletic Club.
  • Francis Coquelin has a knock and will be assessed over Friday and Saturday.
  • Dani Parejo scored a penalty in the last game and should be present in the side due to Comesana's suspension.

Prediction

  • Almeria welcome Villarreal to Andalusia on Sunday afternoon, hoping to delay their fate of relegation by a couple of weeks yet. The visitors have been steady as of late, not too shabby on the road either as Marcelino has injected some confidence and responsibility into the side.
  • If results were to go this weekend, Villarreal could go within three points of eighth place - what would be their highest league position this season as they still eye a late push for Europe. The reverse fixture between these two ended 2-1 to Villarreal thanks to their talismen, Alex Sorloth and Gerard Moreno.
  • Villarreal should take the points home with them this season, though a doomed Almeria have proved they will fight to the last match to ensure and unlikely revival.
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