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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.7
Average Ratings
7.3
(6.9)
25.8
Average Age
25.8
180.4
Average Height (cm)
178.7
(1)
0.9
Shots pg
1.2
(1.1)
(48%)
45%
Aerial Duel Success
49%
(50%)
(0.7)
0.5
Dribbles pg
1
(1.2)
(2)
1.7
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.
Missing Players
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakaso | Out | 6.12 | |
| Giuseppe Rossi | Out | 6.79 | |
| Catalá | Out | 6.65 | |
| Javier Camuñas | Out | 6.43 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Sánchez | Out | 7.36 | |
| Ibrahim Afellay | Out | 6.33 | |
| Andreu Fontás | Out | 6.54 | |
| Andrés Iniesta | Out | 7.49 | |
| David Villa | Out | 6.81 | |
| Seydou Keita | Out | 6.77 |
Team News
- Villarreal picked up an important 3-0 victory over Sporting last time out. The ‘yellow submarine’ climbed to the 17th position, just outside the relegation places.
- Marco Ruben was a key man against Sporting returning from his one-game suspension with a goal.
- Striker Nilmar didn’t play against Gijón as recent rumours have linked him with Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
- Barcelona qualified for the semi-finals after tying 2-2 against Madrid. Guardiola’s side were winning the match 2-0 but then lost control of the game and almost conceded a third goal.
- Andrés Iniesta picked a minor muscle tear during the Clásico and will miss this match.
- Winger Alexis Sánchez also picked an injury and will miss around two weeks.
- Barcelona earned a 4-1 victory over Málaga in La Liga last time out. Messi had his best game on the road in La Liga scoring a hat-trick.
Prediction
- Villarreal earned an important win at home against Sporting last time out. However picking up two victories in a row against Barcelona looks like too much of a challenge.
- Despite their possible fatigue after the Cup, Barcelona should be ready to face Villarreal, especially after eliminating Madrid.
- Villarreal should give a better impression of themselves in this game after losing the reverse fixture 5-0 earlier in the season. However, Barcelona should earn another win here.
- WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Barcelona win 2-0
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Match Forecast
| Barcelona will control the game in the opposition's half | |
| There will be a low number of cards shown | |
| Barcelona will stray offside often | |
| Barcelona will score as a result of a through ball | |
| Barcelona will score as a result of individual skill |
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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See all commentsHello, in the minute 15, "the attempt saved, Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)..." the shot is by Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) no Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), review match, please. Thanks.