29 October 2021, 17:26 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Spanish LaLiga Santander fixture, Valencia C.F. vs. Villarreal C.F. kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, October 30, at Mestalla Stadium.
Preview Valencia La Liga, Oct 30, 2021
Preview Valencia dropped by a spot - from 10th to 11th place - on the Spanish LaLiga table, following the 4-1 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. Gabriel Paulista (39’) had cut Valencia’s two-goal deficit down to one before two more goals in the second half by Betis saw the Bats leave the Benito Villamarín with their second defeat in five games: DDLDL. Without a win in five attempts, Pepe Bordalás will try again on Saturday to pick up three points when this fine opportunity to sink the Yellow Submarine presents itself. The Bats have 13 points after 11 games; 3W, 4D, & 4L. Taking a closer look at Valencia’s performance in the final third, the club has a tally of 16 goals but has conceded 17 times and are left with a G.D. of -1. Pepe Bordalás’ 4—4—2 formation could see the duo consisting of Marcos André and Hugo Duro in attack for this fixture against Villarreal. Thierry Correia remains doubtful for this game, having been sidelined with a muscle injury, with no return date set by the club.
Preview Villarreal La Liga, Oct 30, 2021
Preview The Yellow Submarine was aiming for a quick return to winning ways following the 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club last weekend. However, they failed to find a way through against Cadiz in an exciting six-goal thriller that ended in a 3-3 draw at El Madrigal. A cushioned volley from Anthony Lozano (15') saw Cadiz establish the lead minutes into the first half. After having two goals disallowed, Pau Torres (43') eventually found the leveler for the yellow-wearing side. Three minutes after Villarreal struck, Anthony Lozano (45'+1', & 52') returned for the brace to put Cadiz in the lead once again, before bagging the hattrick a few minutes after the break. But the Yellow Submarine would cut the two-goal to one through Boulaye Dia (81') before Arnaut Danjuma (90'+5) salvaged a point for the Yellow Submarine. Villarreal returns with the form: DWLLD, while the club sits in 13th place, having 12 points after 2W, 6D, & 2L. The club remains the side with the most draws in the campaign this season. A look at the numbers leaves the Yellow Submarine with a G.D. of +3 after a haul of 13 goals, with 10 goals conceded. Unai Emery could stick with the 4—3—3, leaving Paco Alcácer, Arnaut Danjuma, and Yeremi Pino in attack. Gerard Moreno failed to feature in the midweek game against Cadiz, while Samuel Chukwueze made an appearance for the club as a substitute. Both are expected to play a part in Saturday's fixture against Valencia.