Sevilla lost ground in the title race last time out as they suffered a crushing defeat to Real Madrid. The performance itself was a very good one, Rafa Mir putting them ahead at the Santiago Bernabeu, but Vinicius Junior scored a superb winner with just minutes remaining to take all three points after Karim Benzema levelled matters. Los Nervionenses were particularly disappointed because they felt they should have had a penalty after a clear trip on Lucas Ocampos, but regardless, they left the capital empty-handed, and they have fallen five points off the pace of top spot as a result. Prior to the defeat to Real Madrid, Sevilla beat Wolfsburg in the Champions League and drew with Alaves in La Liga, so it really has been mixed fortunes for Julen Lopetegui's men of late, and it gets no easier here. Villarreal also suffered defeat last time out, and they too were left feeling aggrieved after seeing two penalty appeals waved away against Barcelona, losing 3-1. They Yellow Submarine actually dominated the game, and Samu Chukwueze got on the scoresheet, but as has been the case too often this season, they failed to make their efforts count. Heading into this one, Villarreal are three without a win across La Liga and the Champions League, sitting 12th in La Liga, though they did thrash Victoria 8-0 in the Copa del Rey during the week. Sevilla are enjoying the better season from these two heavyweights, but Lopetegui's men have often failed to get results against the bigger sides, and Villarreal will fancy their chances of taking home a point. 1:1
Jesus Navas is out until the New Year, as is Youssef En-Nesyri. Suso and Erik Lamela remains doubts, but are nearing a return following respective injury issues. Papu Gomez is likely to start in the possible absence of Lamela. Gerard Moreno is finally back for Villarreal after more than a month out and he should start here. It's unlikely Moreno will play much more than 60 minutes, but he scored in a substitute appearance in the week and is likely to play here. Few changes are expected for Villarreal after what was a good performance on the whole against Barcelona last time out.
Sevilla have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home matches (LaLiga). Sevilla are undefeated in their last 8 home matches (LaLiga). Villarreal have failed to win their last 8 away matches (LaLiga).
Jesus Navas is out until the New Year, as is Youssef En-Nesyri. Suso and Erik Lamela remains doubts, but are nearing a return following respective injury issues. Papu Gomez is likely to start in the possible absence of Lamela. Gerard Moreno is finally back for Villarreal after more than a month out and he should start here. It's unlikely Moreno will play much more than 60 minutes, but he scored in a substitute appearance in the week and is likely to play here. Few changes are expected for Villarreal after what was a good performance on the whole against Barcelona last time out.
Sevilla have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home matches (LaLiga). Sevilla are undefeated in their last 8 home matches (LaLiga). Villarreal have failed to win their last 8 away matches (LaLiga).
Sevilla lost ground in the title race last time out as they suffered a crushing defeat to Real Madrid. The performance itself was a very good one, Rafa Mir putting them ahead at the Santiago Bernabeu, but Vinicius Junior scored a superb winner with just minutes remaining to take all three points after Karim Benzema levelled matters. Los Nervionenses were particularly disappointed because they felt they should have had a penalty after a clear trip on Lucas Ocampos, but regardless, they left the capital empty-handed, and they have fallen five points off the pace of top spot as a result. Prior to the defeat to Real Madrid, Sevilla beat Wolfsburg in the Champions League and drew with Alaves in La Liga, so it really has been mixed fortunes for Julen Lopetegui's men of late, and it gets no easier here. Villarreal also suffered defeat last time out, and they too were left feeling aggrieved after seeing two penalty appeals waved away against Barcelona, losing 3-1. They Yellow Submarine actually dominated the game, and Samu Chukwueze got on the scoresheet, but as has been the case too often this season, they failed to make their efforts count. Heading into this one, Villarreal are three without a win across La Liga and the Champions League, sitting 12th in La Liga, though they did thrash Victoria 8-0 in the Copa del Rey during the week. Sevilla are enjoying the better season from these two heavyweights, but Lopetegui's men have often failed to get results against the bigger sides, and Villarreal will fancy their chances of taking home a point. 1:1
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