Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction 8 March 2025
🔊 Can the "glorious" manage to leave the relegation zone this coming Saturday? While in the race for a spot in the Champions League, Villarreal will head to "Mendizorrotza" to face the local Alaves. The main referee for the encounter will be Miguel Angel Ortiz. It's worth noting that the "Yellow Submarine" has not lost any of the three matches officiated by this referee. The bookmakers' predictions do not make the visitors clear favorites: a win for Alaves is at 3.05, while a victory for Villarreal is at 2.35.
Head-to-Head
In the first round of the championship, the "Yellow Submarine" left no trace of the "Glorious" (3:0) at "La Cerámica". However, head-to-head meetings between the teams at "Mendizorrotza" often favor the hosts - with Villarreal achieving only 1 victory in the last 5 occasions. Will Eduardo Coudet be able to neutralize the attacking potential of Marcelino's team? We will find out very soon.
Head-to-head statistics Alaves - Villarreal
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
Over the last 6 matches, the "glorious" have not known victory. This series has affected the team's standing in the league - 19th place. With the arrival of Eduardo Coudet, Alaves' tactical plan hasn't undergone significant changes. The classic 4-4-2 formation simplifies player interactions and is also effective when playing defensively. However, this formation is not designed for freedom of action and does not imply high intensity in the opponent's half. In the last La Liga round, the "bean destroyers" tried to address this issue by transforming into a 4-1-4-1. This maneuver allowed them to gain a numerical advantage in certain areas. The absolute leader of Alaves is Kike Garcia. Over the last 7 matches, the Spanish veteran has scored 6 goals. Attention must be paid to the club's injury list from Vitoria-Gasteiz: Tomas Konechny, Hugo Novoa-Ramos, Jesus Owono, and Carlos Protesoni. Each of them could add depth to the bench in the upcoming round.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
Villarreal CF Team Overview
The match in the last round involving Villarreal was canceled due to weather conditions. Nevertheless, the "Yellow Submarine" maintains its 5th position in the league table. Marcelino is doing an excellent job. His team is characterized by having the 3rd best attack in the league, averaging 1.92 goals per game. The focus on overloading one flank regularly yields results in attack. Alejandro Baena, playing as an inverted winger, often frees up space for the full-back to make a run. We cannot overlook the fantastic efficiency of the "Yellow Submarine" in away matches - 24 points after 13 games (2nd best in the league). Ayoze Perez is once again in great form. The 31-year-old forward has scored in 3 of the last 4 matches. Key personnel losses remain the injuries to Ilias Akhomach and Gerard Moreno. Whether the cancellation of the last round's match benefited Marcelino's men - we will find out in the coming days.
Match Results: Villarreal CF
⚽️ GOAL PREDICTION
In 4 out of the last 5 matches involving Villarreal, goals were scored by both sides. Let's note the average scoring rate for each team this season: "The Glorious" - 2.7, "The Yellow Submarine" - 3.3. Finally, in 8 out of the last 10 head-to-head encounters, there were at least 3 successful shots on goal. Compiling the facts, our choice is total over 2 goals.
🚩 CORNER PREDICTION
In 8 out of the last 10 matches of Alaves, there were no more than 10 corner kicks. "The Glorious" often lack creativity in attack, which affects the threat level to the opponent's goal. Let's also note the average number of corners in matches involving "The Yellow Submarine" - 9.2 per game. In our view, the head coaches will try to mirror each other's formations, thus neutralizing flank activity. We settle on total corners under 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
It's hard to pinpoint specific issues with the “Yellow Submarine”. Marcelino's squad is ready to maintain a high pace throughout the full 90 minutes. In our opinion, the key factor in determining the winner of the upcoming match will be physical fitness. Considering that the team from Villarreal missed the last La Liga round, this might be an advantage for the upcoming weekend. Our prediction for the final score is 1:2. The key bet is Villarreal's victory with a handicap (0).
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