LiontipsVillarreal vs Granada. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Villarreal put up a decent performance - team was in the Top-10 for the whole La Liga season and finished on seventh place. In 38 rounds of La Liga they have recorded 15 victories and 13 draws, which brought 58 points.
They fell short of fifth-placed Real Sociedad by only four points. Towards the end of season Yellow Submarine beat Valladolid (2:0) and Sevilla (4:0) and then failed to pick up points in the match against Real Madrid (1:2).
On May 26 Valencians played a crucial match - in the final of Europa League Unai Emery's side recorded a victory, beating Manchester United in the penalty shoot-out and for the first time claimed the trophy of the second-tier competition of European club football. The winner of UEFA Super Cup was also decided in the penalty shoot-out, but this time Villarreal failed to beat Chelsea.
During the summer club signed Juan Foyth from Tottenham for 15 million euros, forward Boulaye Dia from Reims for 12 million euros, midfielder Manu Morlanes from Almeria for 4 million euros.
Parejo and Chukwueze, who has a knee injury, are on team's injured list.
Granada put up a fantastic performance in the Europa League last season, but things got worse in La Liga. Nonetheless, Andalusian club recorded 13 victories and seven draws, which brought 46 points and a ninth place in the standings.
Team lost concentration towards the finish of the season and suffered four defeats and had a draw against Getafe in the last round (0:0). Team had the worst defensive record in the league, no one conceded more goals then Granada.
In the off-season team appointed the 43-year old Roberto Moreno as the new head coach. Along with the Spanish manager club signed a defender Luis Abram from Velez Sarsfield, a Barcelona midfielder Monchu and Villarreal forward Carlos Bacca.
Fans are optimistic about the new season after victories over Linense (3:0), Malaga (3:1) and Linares (2:1) in the friendly matches.
Lozano, who has a leg injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
In 2 out of 4 most recent matches both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent away matches of Nasrids
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet won in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches teams scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Hosts have an advantage on class and they are playing better in head-to-head games, but they can't record a victory in the regular time for nine matches in a row. Granada won't give up so easily, they are a solid team, plus they will be extremely motivated for the first match of a new season.
Hosts are a clear favourite of this match, but we are expecting a contested game, so we will place a bet on a plus handicap for the underdog.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) for Granada
Teams will probably turn attention to defence in this match, because any mistake can prove to be fatal. Visitors may try to keep the level score, because even one point will be a success for them. If you want to take the risk, we can offer to place a bet on a draw.
Our second bet is on a draw
