Villarreal aims to strengthen its position in LaLiga EA Sports as they host Mallorca at La Cerámica. This crucial match comes as Villarreal seeks to put pressure on both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Match Context and Standings
Villarreal currently occupies third place in the league with 26 points. They trail Barcelona by two points and Real Madrid by five. Mallorca, on the other hand, is positioned 15th with just 12 points, only two points clear of the relegation zone currently occupied by Girona.
Home Performance
The home team has demonstrated strong form, recording five wins and one draw in their last six matches at La Cerámica. Conversely, Mallorca has struggled on the road, managing only one victory compared to five losses.
Injury Updates and Player Returns
Villarreal will be without injured players Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala. There are also doubts regarding Santiago Mouriño and George Mikataudze, although Mikataudze is reportedly progressing in his recovery. Villarreal could see the return of Solomon, who missed recent matches due to back issues.
Recent Form
Having secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Getafe, Mallorca aims to build on this momentum. Their win at Sevilla (1-3) has boosted morale, despite a disappointing 0-3 loss to Betis and a 1-1 draw against Levante in previous outings.
Historical Context
Last season, Villarreal inflicted a heavy defeat on Mallorca, winning 4-0. This past experience serves as a reminder for Mallorca, who are determined to avoid a repeat of that outcome.
Expected Lineups
- Villarreal: Luiz Júnior, Pau Navarro, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesaña, Nicolás Pepe, Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno, Ayoze Pérez.
- Mallorca: Lucas Bergström, Maffeo, Valjent, Raíllo, Mateu Jaume, Mascarell, Samu Costa, Mateo Joseph, Darder, Virgili, Muriqi.
Match Details
The match will take place at La Cerámica, kicking off at 21:00, and will be officiated by referee José Luis Guzmán from the Andalusian committee.
