Villarreal vs Levante

Villarreal ended a difficult run with a 3:1 win against Malaga on 17 September, following losses to Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund and Deportivo La Coruna. Over these matches, P. Gueye and Gerard Moreno each scored twice, while the best-rated over the listed matches was P. Gulácsi. Levante has struggled to find consistency, most recently losing 4:2 to Barcelona on 13 September after a goalless draw with Malaga. Across their recent outings, Roger Brugué has contributed three goals, and goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has made 19 saves over the listed matches, with Aïssa Mandi identified as their best-rated over the listed matches.

Villarreal has dominated this fixture historically, winning all three of their recent meetings against Levante. This includes a 5:1 home victory in May and a 1:0 friendly win at the Estadio de la Cerámica in August.

• Villarreal clearly has more of the ball over the listed matches, whereas Levante has clearly less of the ball.
• Levante will be without A. Primo, H. Sotelo and K. Etta Eyong, three ruled out.
• Villarreal is in doubt regarding the fitness of J. Foyth and S. Comesana, two listed in doubt.
• Levante's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan has made 19 saves over the listed matches, while Villarreal's Luíz Júnior has made 3 saves over the listed matches.

Villarreal holds a strong historical advantage in this fixture and will look to build on their recent win over Malaga. While Levante's Mathew Ryan has been active with 19 saves over the listed matches, the hosts have shown more attacking intent with clearly more of the ball over the listed matches. Villarreal's Gerard Moreno with his two goals over the listed matches and Levante's Roger Brugué with his three goals over the listed matches will be the focal points in a game that leans home.