Verdict: Villarreal win
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to extend on their historic La Liga romp on Wednesday night, Villarreal will welcome Sevilla to the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Villarreal
Starting with the hosts, opening the midweek fixtures sat in bronze medal position, Villarreal have once again received a string of plaudits from across the continent this season. Already wrapping up another famous Champions League ticket with plenty of time to spare, the mood around Castellon remains at a red-hot high. Although the Yellow Submarine might have eventually been forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Mallorca over the weekend, Marcelino’s side have lost just one of their previous nine consecutive La Liga appearances – a purple patch that stems back to the end of February. Getting May underway with a dominant 5-1 victory at home against Levante, Wednesday’s hosts have also gained a fearsome reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, Villarreal have won all of their previous six straight La Liga showdowns in front of their own supporters.
Villarreal Team News
Not featuring since the end of January after sustaining an Achilles tendon injury, Villarreal have confirmed that Juan Foyth will miss the remainder of the season. However, aside from the one-time Tottenham defender, Wednesday’s hosts have reported a clean bill of health.
Converting from the penalty spot away at Mallorca over the weekend, ex-Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez should keep his spot leading the line. Settling for a spot on the bench on Sunday, skipper Dani Parejo could be handed a full recall in the middle of the park.
Sevilla
As for the visitors, enjoying a recent flurry since opening May, Sevilla now have their sights firmly set on punching a top-half finish this month. Securing consecutive La Liga victories against Espanyol and Real Sociedad, Luis Garcia’s men will be looking to extend on their eye-catching run when they travel to Castellon on Wednesday night. However, facing what will certainly be a real examination when they travel to the Estadio de la Ceramica in midweek, the former Alaves boss will have a major headache over his side’s glaring issues on the road. Last seen on their travels getting hit with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Osasuna, Sevilla have lost each of their previous four consecutive La Liga showdowns outside of Andalusia by an aggregate score of 10-3.
Sevilla Team News
Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Sevilla will once again be without 21-year-old Manuel Bueno Sebastian on Wednesday night. Likewise, enduring a real injury crisis this season and only making 13 La Liga appearances, Brazilian defender Marcao won’t play any part here.
Recently returning from a muscle injury, former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta could make a first La Liga appearance since the end of March. Completing a January loan switch from Marseille, ex-Brighton striker Neal Maupay should spearhead Sevilla’s attack.
Villarreal vs Sevilla Key Factors to Consider
- When Villarreal and Sevilla met for their reverse La Liga showdown back on September 23rd, the Yellow Submarine claimed a 2-1 victory in Andalusia.
- In fact, Villarreal have won all of their previous four La Liga meetings against Sevilla by an aggregate score of 11-6.
- Villarreal have won all of their last six straight La Liga showdowns in front of their own supporters.
- Sevilla have lost each of their previous four consecutive La Liga away fixtures by an aggregate score of 10-3.
- Wednesday’s guests have recorded just a single domestic clean sheet on their travels since the end of September.
Conclusion
Already cruising their way to another Champions League ticket, Villarreal will simply be looking to make another domestic statement here. With the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, the Yellow Submarine have also gained a fearsome reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Likewise, landing a 2-1 victory when they met Sevilla for their reverse La Liga meeting on September 23rd, they have won each of their previous four straight meetings by an aggregate score of 11-6.
Verdict: Villarreal win
Best Odds: 6/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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