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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(64) 47 Goals 13 (29)
(47) 36 Assists 8 (12)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
28 Average Age 29.6
184.4 Average Height (cm) 178.5
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(57%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 48% (47%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
Player Reason Status Rating
Yeremy Pino Out 6.83
Eric Bailly Out 6.44
Juan Foyth Doubtful 6.96
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Méndez Out 6.34
Kike Pérez Out 6.23
Aridane Hernández Doubtful 6.49

Team News

Villarreal
Rayo Vallecano
  • Both Raul Albiol and Santi Comesana return from suspension and should be back in Marcelino's starting eleven.
  • Ramon Terrats returns from his injury and the midfielder could be back in first team reckoning.
  • Ilias Akhomach scored from the right in the 2-1 victory over Almeria and could keep his place in the team this weekend.
  • Aridane Hernandez suffered a setback in his recovery regime and could spend another match on the sidelines thanks to some physical discomfort.
  • Raul de Tomas should play in this one after helping the team score two goals in the last ten minutes in the victory over Osasuna.

Prediction

  • Villarreal welcome Rayo Vallecano to the South Coast this weekend, with the visitors looking to secure back to back victories in the league since this season's opening two match days. The reverse fixture between these two ended 1-1 back in September.
  • Rayo are unbeaten in three as they chase securing their safety in La Liga, whilst Villarreal have only lost once - narrowly - in their last five. The visitors will face a tough challenge against Marcelino's men, being without a victory on the road in seven. With the experience of Raul Albiol back in the defence this week, Rayo could find it even harder to break through.
  • Expect Rayo to bed in for this one, with the hosts trying to pick them off with crosses and through balls, which they may well succeed in.
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