Villarreal goals to get again on monitor in La Liga as they host Osasuna on Sunday afternoon.
Their marketing campaign has been lackluster, inserting them 14th within the desk, whereas Osasuna has additionally grappled with consistency, sitting at twelfth.
Match Preview
Villarreal has already seen managerial adjustments this season, with Marcelino returning to steer the group.
They secured a 2-1 victory over Zamora within the Copa del Rey, however in La Liga, they’ve struggled, managing three wins, three attracts, and 7 losses in 13 matches.
Their latest league efficiency consists of two losses, the newest being a 3-1 defeat towards Atletico Madrid.
Nevertheless, they’re positioned second of their Europa League group and goal to progress additional.
Osasuna had a powerful 2022-23 season however hasn’t replicated the identical kind this time period. With 14 factors from 13 video games, they’re positioned twelfth.
Their latest league run includes one win, two losses, and a draw within the final 5 matches.
They’ve struggled in scoring, managing solely 15 targets in 13 league matches whereas conceding 21. Osasuna wants enhancements, particularly of their line of defense.
Group Information
Villarreal will miss a number of gamers resulting from accidents – Matteo Gabbia, Aissa Mandi, Yeremy Pino, Alexander Sorloth, Denis Suarez, and Francis Coquelin.
They’re prone to area a unique XI for the league match, recalling key gamers like Gerard Moreno.
Osasuna will likely be with out Darko Brasanac resulting from a muscular drawback, and Enrique Barja and Nacho Vidal are uncertain for the match.
Ante Budimir, with seven targets this season, stays a vital a part of their assault.
Potential Lineups
Villarreal attainable beginning lineup:(4-3-3)
Jorgensen;
Foyth, Albiol, Cuenca, Pedraza;
Parejo, Capoue, Baena;
Akhomach, G Moreno, Morales
Osasuna attainable beginning lineup:(4-2-3-1)
Herrera;
Areso, Catena, D Garcia, Mojica;
Torro, Moncayola;
Pena, Oroz, Avila;
Budimir
Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Osasuna
Each groups search higher positions within the desk. With Marcelino’s return, Villarreal would possibly edge this match in a aggressive encounter on residence turf.
