Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Following a 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad, Granada will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Villarreal in the La Liga round 25. Los Granadinos suffered a dip in form, with the team losing each of their last four league fixtures, and, as a result, the bookies see them as underdogs in Saturday’s clash. Both Isma Ruiz and Santiago Arias should miss out for the hosts.
The Yellow Submarine, on the other hand, head into the match following a goalless draw with league leaders Real Madrid. Villarreal aim to regain their spot in top four, and given their fine form in 2022, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the visiting side. All Gerard Moreno, Ruben Pena, and Francis Coquelin remain in the recovery room, while Senegal international Boulaye Dia should be recalled to the starting XI.
Highlighted Player (Maxime Gonalons):
The 27-year-old France international defensive midfielder Maxime Gonalons has been with Lyon since the tender age of 10, climbing through the club’s rank all the way to the first-team regular and club captain. Gonalons made his competitive debut for Lyon in 2009 against Anderlecht in the UEFA Champions League playoof round when he came on for Jeremy Toulalan.
During the seven seasons with Lyon’s first-team, Maxime Gonalons established himself as the mainstay completing the total of 212 Ligue 1 appearances. Reliable midfielder has been a major impact in Lyon’s Champions League challenges as well, taking part in all of his club’s five appearances in Europe’s elite competition last year.
Playing in the holding role at Lyon, Maxime Gonalons’ influence is pivotal as the French international adds much needed steel to the midfield allowing his more creative teammates the freedom and carelessness upfront. His locker room impact is equally crucial as the 27-year-old midfielder is an imposing figure both on and off the pitch.
Highlighted Team (Villarreal):
Villarreal CF was founded on 10th of March 1923. In the year 1998 Villarreal managed to reach the Primera Division for the first time in history of the club. After 1 season the club could not manage to stay in the league and go regulated to the Segunda Division. In the last couple of years Villarreal developed itself to a stable club in the Primera Division.
This first European succes was in 2003/2004 where the club managed to reach the semi finals in the UEFA cup. In 2004/2005 Villarreal end 3rd on the table in the Primera Division which was a highlight for the club.
The biggest succes was in 2006 when Villarreal managed to reach the semi finals in the Champions League. In the semi finals the club lost with only 1 goal difference against runner up Arsenal. Former known players for Villarreal are: Riquelme, Tomasson, Fernandez, Forlan and Pires.