Predicted Lineups
4-3-3
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.8
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.4)
33.3
Average Age
33.6
181.4
Average Height (cm)
183.2
(0.9)
0.9
Shots pg
0.9
(0.8)
(47%)
51%
Aerial Duel Success
52%
(49%)
(0.9)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.5)
(1.3)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Villarreal
Espanyol
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Soriano | Out | 6.27 | |
| Raúl Albiol | Doubtful | 6.74 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sébastien Corchia | Out | 7.08 | |
| Víctor Sánchez | Doubtful | 6.49 | |
| Pablo Piatti | Doubtful | 6.09 |
Team News
Villarreal
Espanyol
- Alberto Moreno is expected to start at lef- back for Villarreal despite missing some training this week.
- Raul Albiol is a doubt due to a hamstring problem, which could see Ramiro Funes Mori step in at centre-back if required.
- Santi Cazorla is expected to start wide on the left at Moi Gomez's expense.
- Raul de Tomas is expected to start up front alongside Jonathan Calleri after his January move from Benfica.
- Oscar Melendo and Matias Vargas will battle it out to feature on the left flank of Espanyol's midfield.
- Bernardo and Naldo should be preferred to Fernando Calero at centre-back for the visitors.
Villarreal win
1-1
0-1