Almería vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 21/04/2024, 01:38  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

Almeria could look to make things difficult for European spot chasers Villarreal as the sides meet on Sunday. The La Liga matchday 32 at the Power Horse Stadium will see the bottom-placed hosts welcome the ninth-placed Villarreal. Almeria are stuck in the basement of the league standings with only 14 points. They are 14 points away from safety after an entertaining 2-2 draw with Sociedad last time out. The hosts have won just once in their entire season, but recently they have been making things difficult for teams. Almeria have drawn five of their last eight league games, winning once and losing two. Even at home, Almeria have drawn six of their last eight league games, showing that they can be a stubborn side. Yet, wins are all that matter, as time’s running out for Almeria.

Villarreal are six points behind eighth-placed Real Betis, which could be enough for a place in next season’s Conference League. Regardless, they have been exhibiting good form over the last few matches to give themselves hope. Villarreal drew 1-1 with Athletic last time out and have won four of their last six league games, losing only once. The Yellow Submarine scored 14 goals in those six games and are seeing their output improve in front of the goal.  These improvements have seen Villarreal’s away form also improve for the better. They have won three and drawn two of their last five away league games, scoring 13 goals in the process. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-1 win for Villarreal, where they had to come back from conceding first, with the match winner coming deep in stoppage time.