LiontipsVillarreal vs Arsenal. Predictions and Betting Tips for Europa League
Command Analysis
Villarreal had a decent performance in Spanish Cup, where Valencians reached the quarter-finals without serious problems. But in this stage they were drawn to Levante and were beaten in extra-time.
But team started to shine in the Europa League. After a successful performance in the group stage Unai Emery's team started it's way through the play-offs, where they beat Salzburg (4:1 on aggregate), Dinamo Kyiv (4:0 on aggregate) and Croatian champion Dinamo Zagreb (3:1 on aggregate).
Current holders of fifth place in La Liga managed to secure 12 wins and 13 draws after 33 rounds, which gave them 49 points and 7th place in the standings. But Yellow Submarine is only four points behind the fifth spot, which was achieved in the previous season. In space of last five games hosts destroyed Granada (3:0) and Levante (5:1), but three other matches were lost.
Iborra, who has a knee injury, is sidelined for an upcoming game.
13-time English champion and 14-time FA Cup holder had a confident performance in the group stage, after that, in the knock-out stages Arsenal eliminate Benfica (4:3 on aggregate), Olympiacos (3:2 on aggregate) and finally Slavia Prague in the quarter-final.
Czech champion unexpectedly snatched a draw from London, but on their home Slavia suddenly collapsed and couldn't avoid a beating (0:4). We couldn't forget that Arsenal had already reached the Europa League final two years ago, but failed to beat their local rivals, Chelsea.
In English Premier League everything is not looking great for Arsenal. After 33 rounds Mikel Arteta's team has 13 wins and seven draws, which gives them 46 points and 10th spot in the standings. They are seven points adrift from Europa League zone, and that gap would be hard to overcome.
After an away win over Sheffield United (3:0) Red-Whites had a draw with Fulham (1:1) and lost to Everton in the most recent game (0:1), we had a prediction for that game.
Luis' physical condition after a knee injury is questionable, so it's uncertain whether he will play in this game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Last four Villarreal's home games finished with a 2:1 or a 1:2 score.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of last 4 head-to-head games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In last two H2H games goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
Penalty was given only once in last four H2H games
Tip and bets
Arsenal is far from great form, but their line-up and head coach have some potential, plus Gunners are able to motivate themselves for a decisive match. But Villarrealis also looking good, their slip-ups in La Liga are just a matter of fatigue.
In our opinion, hosts will be able to gain an upper hand in this game and to secure a positive result.
Our prediction - Villarreal to win with a handicap (0).
Both opponents love to attack and they also have a number of high-class players, who are able to convert their chances. We believe that teams won't leave the pitch without a goal and will place a bet on that.
Our second bet is on both teams to score.
