Form and Line-up
Mallorca, after a draw with Valencia (1:1) and a defeat to Alaves (1:2), made amends to their supporters by beating Girona away (1:0). But now the team led by Demichelis return to their home ground. It is here that the hosts look magnificent – 29 of their 38 total points and an impeccable goal difference of 25:20 (15:31 away). Since the start of spring, the home side have not lost at Son Moix, including victories over Real Madrid (2:1) and Rayo Vallecano (3:0).
Key numbers for Mallorca:
Mallorca have won the first half in four of their last five matches.
Demichelis's team have scored in the second half in six of their last eight games.
The hosts win an average of 3.6 corners per match (only Osasuna have fewer).
Probable line-up (4-3-1-2): Leo Roman – Mateo Mori, Omar Mascarell, Martin Valjent, Johan Mojica – Samu Costa, Sergi Darder, Antonio Sanchez – Justin-Noel Kalumba – Zito Luvumbo, Vedat Muriqi.
Absentees: Mateo Joseph, Antonio Raillo, Jan Salas, Pablo Torre, Manu Morlanes (injuries), Pablo Maffeo (suspension), Marash Kumbulla, Jan Virgili (doubtful).
Form and Line-up
The Yellow Submarine are having an outstanding season under Marcelino, although the coach will still leave the club at the end of the campaign. Villarreal have lost only to Girona (0:1) since the start of March, taking points from the other seven fixtures.
In the previous round, the visitors crushed Levante 5:1. The main hero of that match was Georges Mikautadze, who scored twice; for the Georgian forward it was his 11th goal of the season, making him the club's top scorer.
It is attack that is Villarreal's main strength. Over 34 rounds they have scored 64 times, with only Real Madrid (70) and Barcelona (89) finding the net more often. However, despite their powerful attacking potential, away from home Marcelino's men look less convincing – just one win in five away league games and eight goals conceded.
Key numbers for Villarreal:
Villarreal have won the first half in four league games in a row.
The Yellow Submarine have conceded no more than one goal in each of their last eight matches.
In 12 of the previous 14 games, the bet "Both teams to score – Yes" has won.
Probable line-up (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas – Alexander Freeman, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza – Nicolas Pepe, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesana, Alberto Moleiro – Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze.
Absentees: Juan Foyth, Pau Cabanes (injuries).
