Deportivo Alavés vs Villarreal CF Preview

What we know

Deportivo Alavés has seen a mixed bag of results recently with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. Villarreal CF, on the other hand, has struggled more with just 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses during the same period. Alavés currently sits at #14 in the league with 25 points, while Villarreal is in a more comfortable position at #4 with 45 points.

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Alavés Squad

• Goalkeeper: Sivera, Raúl Fernández
• Defence: Gregoire Swiderski, Rubén Montero, Ángel Pérez, Carlos Ballestero, Yusi, Xanet Oláiz, Jon Pacheco
• Midfield: Calebe, Ville Koski, Carles Aleñá, Izei Hernández
• Offence: Lucas Boyé, Ibrahim Diabaté, Aitor Mañas, Lander Pinillos, Diego Morcillo

Villarreal Squad

• Goalkeeper: Arnau Tenas, Diego Conde, Luiz Junior, Ruben Gomez
• Defence: Alex Freeman, Sierra Arnal, Dani Budesca, Valou, Rafa Marin
• Midfield: Santi Comesaña, Alassane Diatta, Hugo López, Carlos Macià
• Offence: Alberto Moleiro, Tani Oluwaseyi, Mahamoud Barry, Joselillo, Georges Mikautadze

Tactical note

Alavés will likely rely on their recent form to gain an advantage at home, while Villarreal will need to adjust their strategy to regain confidence after their underwhelming performances in recent matches.

What to watch

This match is particularly intriguing as Alavés aims to capitalize on their home advantage. With a strong fan base at Estadio Mendizorroza, they could be a tough opponent for Villarreal, who must find a way to stabilize their defense and convert opportunities into goals.