Villarreal will be aiming to make it three straight wins in all competitions when they welcome a struggling Espanyol side to the Estadio de la Cerámica on Friday night.The Yellow Submarine sit 10th in the La Liga table with 12 points from their opening 10 matches, but they enter this contest bolstered by consecutive domestic victories – a 2-1 away league win over Valencia followed by a resounding 5-0 triumph against Manacor in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsEspanyol arrive in La Liga's relegation zone in 18th place with just eight points and in complete disarray.The Catalan club suffered a humiliating 4-3 defeat after extra time to fourth-tier outfit Sestao in the Copa del Rey midweek, a result that prompted the dismissal of head coach Manolo González.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067087##Now searching for new leadership amidst a six-match winless run in all competitions (D1, L5), the visitors face an uphill battle against a Villarreal side that has defeated them in seven consecutive head-to-head encounters.Kick-off: 11:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 30 OctoberVenue: Estadio de la Cerámica, VillarrealGroup: La Liga (Matchday 11)Current standings: Villarreal 10th (12 pts), Espanyol 18th (8 pts)Billions Kenya's likely to splash in hosting Bayern vs Ajax friendly in NairobiQualification implications: A win for Villarreal could push them into the upper half of the table towards European contention, while a victory for Espanyol could lift them out of the relegation zone.Form GuideVillarreal ; ✅ Win vs Manacor ✅ Win vs Valencia ❌ Loss vs Liverpool ➖ Draw vs Elche ✅ Win vs NapoliEspanyol ; ❌ Loss vs Sestao (AET) ❌ Loss vs Racing Santander ❌ Loss vs Atl. Madrid ➖ Draw vs Malaga ❌ Loss vs ElcheHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)✅ Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol✅ Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal✅ Villarreal 1-0 Espanyol✅ Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal✅ Villarreal 4-2 Espanyol##NAJAVA_MECA_10067199##Team NewsVillarreal❌ Pape Gueye – Suspended (red card).❌ Carlos Romero – Injured.❌ Nathan Saliba – Injured.🟡 Ilias Akhomach – Knock, subject to late assessment.Espanyol❌ Kike Garcia – Injured.❌ Jofre Carreras – Injured.BETTING GUIDE: Mathare United vs Tusker, match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)Georges Mikautadze continues to be the primary goal threat for Villarreal, leading the club with five goals across all competitions this season.The 25-year-old forward scored the decisive winner against Valencia last weekend, maintaining his impressive record of 11 victories from his 15 goalscoring appearances in La Liga.Mikautadze's sharp movement in the box, physical presence, and clinical edge make him a major handful for an unstable Espanyol defense that just conceded four goals to a fourth-tier side. If Villarreal create supply lines into the penalty area, Mikautadze has every chance of extending his fine scoring run.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Villarreal to Win🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Villarreal to Win 2-0Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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