On Tuesday night, Villarreal host Leganes at the Estadio de la Ceramica, as the hosts look to strengthen their position in the top six of La Liga.
Villarreal’s chances of sealing a European spot this season have been hampered by a three-game winless run in the Spanish top-flight. A two-game losing run in La Liga ended last time out, as Javi Calleja’s side drew 2-2 with Sevilla in Andalucia.
Their recent poor run of form means that the home side are now four points behind fifth-place Real Betis and just a point ahead of underachieving Sevilla in eighth-place.
The home side’s recent La Liga games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last nine games in the Spanish top-flight.
Even the Yellow Submarine’s usual solid home form has been inconsistent of late in La Liga, as they have lost three of their last five La Liga games on home soil.
Villarreal’s recent home games in La Liga have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven games on home soil.
Leganes are currently 13th in La Liga, having comfortably achieved their primary aim this season, survival. The minnows are 13 points clear of the relegation zone, with just six games remaining.
The visitor’s recent form in La Liga has been inconsistent. However, they have found wins hard to come by in La Liga of late, as Asier Garitano’s side has won just three of their last 12 games in the Spanish top-flight.
Leganes recent games in La Liga have not been that high scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last eight outings in the league.
Garitano’s side has been poor on their travels in recent months, failing to win in their last 12 away games in La Liga.
Villarreal need a victory to continue their charge for Europe League football for next season. Forebet predicts that the home side will get a narrow victory in a high scoring game.