Probable Lineups

4-4-2
Villarreal
4-2-3-1
Sporting Gijon
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(38) 27 Goals 27 (41)
(23) 13 Assists 16 (26)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
26.9 Average Age 27.7
180.4 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (1)
(48%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 47% (46%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(2) 1.7 Tackles pg 2.1 (2.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Giuseppe Rossi Out 6.79
Catalá Out 6.65
Wakaso Out 6.17
Javier Camuñas Out 6.43
Player Reason Status Rating
Ricardo Out 6.2
Iván Hernández Doubtful 6.48

Team News

Villarreal
  • Villarreal suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Atlético in what was a bitter return to the Calderón for their coach Molina.
  • The ‘yellow submarine’ only took three shots in total in that game and didn’t manage any on target.
  • Marco Ruben should start for Villarreal after serving his one-game suspension against Atlético.
Sporting Gijon
  • Sporting earned an incredible 2-1 last minute win against Málaga with a wondergoal by Trejo from outside the area.
  • Preciado should start both Lora and Botía in defence after they served a one-game suspension against Málaga.
  • Midfielder Carmelo also served his one-game suspension last time out but he should be on the bench for this one.
  • Youngster Gálvez had a dream Liga debut with Sporting, playing a good game in defence and scoring from a set piece against Málaga.

Prediction

  • New coach Molina needs time to change things around; however, the ‘yellow submarine’ can’t afford many more defeats.
  • Sporting earned an important win against Málaga at home. However, they need to do the same against a direct rival in the fight to avoid relegation.
  • This should be an interesting match with two teams that need a win and will fight with all their heart.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: 1-1 draw.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
18 Villarreal 9 14 15 41 dddwll
19 S. Gijon 10 7 21 37 lwwlwl

Top Players

Villarreal
Sporting Gijon
Bruno 7.37
B. Valero 7.06
M. Senna 6.96
J. Pablo 6.88
D. Barral 6.83
Lora 6.74
M. Ruben 9
M. Senna 5
B. Valero 5
D. Barral 9
M. Bilic 4
Ó. Trejo 4
B. Valero 6
Cani 3
Ángel 2
D. l. Cuevas 5
N. Cases 5
A. Rivera 3

Match Forecast

Sporting Gijon will be shown a high number of cards  
Villarreal will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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