Match Details
The upcoming match between Las Palmas and Villarreal is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024, at the Estadio de Gran Canaria. The match is part of the regular season of La Liga and both teams will be aiming for a victory. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.61, Draw – 3.38, Away Winner – 2.97.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Las Palmas and Villarreal have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on August 10, 2023, Las Palmas emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. However, it is important to note that these two teams have had varying levels of success when facing each other throughout history.
In previous matches between Las Palmas and Villarreal, there has been a tendency towards low-scoring games with few goals being scored. On average, less than three goals have been scored per game in their head-to-head matchups.
Team Form: Las Palmas
Las Palmas has had a mixed run of form in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six matches, they have won two games while losing three and drawing one. This inconsistent performance has resulted in them scoring five goals and conceding seven during this period.
In La Liga, Las Palmas currently occupies the tenth position with 25 points from 19 matches played so far this season. They have won seven matches, drawn four and lost eight while scoring 16 goals and conceding 17.
Their most recent match was against Tenerife in the Copa del Rey where they suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 0-2.
Team Form: Villarreal
Villarreal has also experienced a mixed run of form in recent matches, particularly in away games. In their last six away matches, they have won two games, lost three and drawn one. They have scored nine goals but conceded 15 during this period.
In La Liga, Villarreal currently sits in the 13th position with 19 points from 19 matches played. They have won five matches, drawn four and lost ten while scoring 27 goals and conceding 38.
Their most recent match was against Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey where they drew with a scoreline of 1-1.
Key Players
For Las Palmas, Munir El Haddadi has been an influential player with three goals and one assist in his last twenty appearances. Sory Kaba has also made an impact with two goals and one assist in fifteen matches.
Villarreal’s Gerard Moreno has been their top scorer with ten goals in twenty-two appearances. Alexander Sørloth has also contributed significantly with eight goals and two assists in twenty-one matches.
Statistical Insights
Looking at the statistics from both teams’ recent performances, it is clear that Las Palmas has had a stronger defensive record compared to Villarreal. Las Palmas has conceded fewer goals on average per game than Villarreal.
However, Villarreal has shown greater attacking prowess by scoring more goals per game on average compared to Las Palmas.
Taking into account these statistical insights along with the teams’ current form and head-to-head history, it is anticipated that this will be a closely contested match between two evenly matched sides.
Prediction: Las Palmas 1 – 1 Villarreal
Based on the analysis provided above, it is predicted that the match between Las Palmas and Villarreal will end in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense and strength in attack, making it difficult to determine a clear winner.
