Camp El Madrigal — Villarreal
Referee: José Luis González González
Team News
Villarreal
Villarreal are unbeaten in their two games since Miguel Ángel Lotina's
took charge as they won for only the second time this season on the road
to move six points clear of the relegation zone. However Nilmar picked up an abductor injury at Vallecas so his place should go to Alejandro Martinuccio. Otherwise, Lotina is expected to go with the same team that displayed
one of their most complete performances of the season at Rayo and could
even afford to miss a second-half penalty.
probable lineups : Lopez, Oriol, Musacchio, Zapata, Gaspar, Cani, Senna, Bruno, Valero, Ruben, Martinuccio. (4-4-2).
| Mar 25, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Villarreal 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Real Madrid CF 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Levante 1 - Villarreal 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Getafe 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 4, 2012 | Zaragoza 2 - Villarreal 1 | LIGA |
Espanyol
Espanyol lost for the first time in four games last time out as Malaga came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win at Cornellà-El Prat. Philippe Coutinho, however, continued his great form since arriving from
Inter on-loan and his fourth goal in an Espanyol shirt means he is now
just one off Sergio García as Los Pericos' top-scorer this season. García himself may be back in the team after missing the last two
matches through a hamstring injury and Héctor Moreno should return from
suspension to partner Raúl Rodríguez in the heart of the defence.
probable lineups : Casilla, Lopez, Rodriguez, Moreno, Didac, Baena, Romaric, Garcia, Verdu, Coutinho, Uche. (4-2-3-1).
| Mar 25, 2012 | Espanyol 1 - Malaga 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Betis 1 - Espanyol 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 19, 2012 | Espanyol 3 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 11, 2012 | Espanyol 5 - Rayo Vallecano 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 4, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 5 - Espanyol 0 | LIGA |
Head to Head
Match Facts
Villarreal have kept a clean sheet in their last 8 matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Villarreal have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Villarreal have been winning at both half time and full time in 4 of their last 6 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Villarreal are undefeated in their last 8 matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Espanyol have failed to win their last 5 away matches in La Liga.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Espanyol's last 6 games in La Liga.
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 6, 2011 | Espanyol 0 - Villarreal 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Jan 30, 2011 | Espanyol 0 - Villarreal 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Sep 12, 2010 | Villarreal 4 - Espanyol 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 7, 2010 | Espanyol 0 - Villarreal 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 4, 2009 | Villarreal 0 - Espanyol 0 |
Injuries have been a key factor in Villarreal's surprisingly poor season
and they will miss the presence of Nilmar who, despite not scoring
nearly the same number of goals as he did last year, is a good foil for
Marco Ruben.
Espanyol, though, are still in the hunt for Europe and should have
enough creation through the likes of Coutinho, García and Verdú to avoid
defeat.
A draw may suit both sides as Villarreal edge closer to safety and the
visitors wouldn't lose too much ground on those around them challenging
for the European places.
Villarreal 1 - 1 Espanyol
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