Verdict: Villarreal win
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Simply looking to sign off the 2024/25 campaign with another La Liga flurry, Villarreal will welcome Sevilla to the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday afternoon.
Villarreal
Starting with the hosts, enjoying what has been a sensational La Liga campaign, the Yellow Submarine have breezed their way to a lucrative Champions League ticket. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across Spain’s elite, the mood around Castellon is rightfully at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in another sensational performance as they secured a 3-2 victory away at newly-crowned champions Barcelona, Marcelino’s men have broken a string of records this year. Along with getting May underway with an action-packed 4-2 win against Osasuna, the one-time Sevilla boss will be desperate to get one over on his former employers here. Smelling a golden opportunity on Sunday afternoon, Villarreal have won their last five straight La Liga showdowns by an aggregate score of 12-4.
Villarreal Team News
Dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance since the start of November, Villarreal will once again be without Moroccan starlet Ilias Akhomach here. Former Manchester United youngster Willy Kambwala could be handed a full recall on Sunday afternoon.
Once again finding the net away at Barcelona last weekend and notching 19 La Liga goals so far this season, ex-Newcastle starlet Ayoze Perez will spearhead Marcelino’s charge. Former Tottenham defender Juan Foyth will start at the heart of Villarreal’s defence.
Sevilla
As for the visitors, while Sevilla might have clung to their La Liga status this season, Joaquin Caparros’ men have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Making an immediate return to losing ways last week as they slumped to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Real Madrid, Los Nervionenses have remarkably mustered just a single win from any of their previous 10 appearances – a rut that stems back to March 9th. Pencilled in as a real underdog contender here, the former Levante boss has also seen his downbeat squad gain an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues outside of Andalusia. Including consecutive 1-0 defeats against Osasuna and Valencia last month, Sevilla have lost their last four showdowns on the road by an aggregate score of 7-3.
Sevilla Team News
Both shown respective red cards against Real Madrid last weekend, the duo of Isaac Romero and Loic Bade will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, not featuring since the start of April and still dealing with a hamstring issue, Switzerland international Ruben Vargas remains on the sidelines.
Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokongo could be handed a full recall at the heart of Caparros’ midfield. Recently breaking into Sevilla’s first-team, academy graduate Alaro Pascual should keep his spot leading the line this weekend.
Villarreal vs Sevilla Key Factors to Consider
When Villarreal and Sevilla met for their reverse La Liga meeting on August 23rd, the Yellow Submarine collected a 2-1 victory in Andalusia.
Villarreal have won their previous five consecutive La Liga appearances by an aggregate score of 12-4.
Sevilla have notched just a single victory from any of their previous 10 straight La Liga appearances.
Likewise, Sunday’s guests have lost their last four showdowns outside of Andalusia by an aggregate score of 7-3.
Former Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez has recorded 19 La Liga goals this season.
Conclusion
Already storming their way to a Champions League return, Villarreal will simply be looking to sign off the 2024/25 campaign with another La Liga flurry. Putting in a sensational performance last weekend as they clinched a 3-2 victory away at newly-crowned Spanish champions Barcelona, Sunday’s hosts have won their previous five straight appearances by an aggregate score of 12-4. Likewise landing a 2-1 win when they travelled to Andalusia for their reverse La Liga meeting against Sevilla on August 23rd, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Verdict: Villarreal win
Best Odds: 8/15
Bookmaker: Dachbet
