Match Preview: Valladolid vs Villarreal, La Liga, Oct. 26, 2024
Current Form and Team News
Valladolid
Valladolid comes into this match on the back of a disappointing defeat to Celta Vigo. The loss leaves them in 16th place in the La Liga standings, just four points above the relegation zone.
Manager Pacheta has a number of injury concerns ahead of the match. Key midfielder Monchu is doubtful with a muscle problem, while defender Javi Sanchez is suspended.
Villarreal
Villarreal, meanwhile, are in sixth place in the table, just two points behind fourth-placed Real Betis. They come into this match on the back of a 2-0 win over Getafe.
Manager Quique Setien has a fully fit squad to choose from for the trip to Valladolid.
Predicted Lineups
Valladolid
Masip; L Perez, Javi Sanchez, Feddal, Escudero; Aguado, Mesa, Kenedy; Plata, Weissman, TuhamiVillarreal
Reina; Foyth, Albiol, Pau Torres, Pedraza; Capoue, Parejo; Chukwueze, Baena, Pino; MoralesKey Battle
The key battle in this match is likely to be in midfield, where Valladolid's Aguado and Mesa will be tasked with trying to stop Villarreal's creative trio of Capoue, Parejo, and Baena.
If Valladolid can win the midfield battle, they will have a good chance of getting a result against Villarreal.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Villarreal will just edge it. They have more quality in their squad and are in better form at the moment.
I predict a 2-1 win for Villarreal.
