Copa del Rey Preview: Valencia versus Villarreal (Part 3)
The latest injury reports have confirmed that goalkeeper Cesar might be out therefore http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oriol-c28659 will also be missing the fixture.
The expected line up for Valencia is Cesar Sanchez; http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629.
The expected line up for Villarreal is Diego Lopez; Angel Lopez, Sebastian Eguren, Diego Godin, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jozy-Altidore-c19634.
Valencia have won 2 of their last 5 matches, but have lost just 1 having drawn 2. On the other hand, Villarreal have won just a single match and similarly lost just one. They have drawn three matches too.
Valencia have so far been unable to utilize the full extent of their talent so they are bound to be heading for more troubled times unless their players finally adopt a more prudent approach and use their edge such as dominant passing to win the match.
Conversely, Villarreal have been dismissive in the park. They have been merely strolling around lethargically and have often been referred, by critics, to a team that has been given a boost by luck. Players from the Yellow Sub immediately need to change this perception and avoid lack lustrous performances.
On paper, Valencia might have the edge but that should not picture Villarreal as an underhand team. In comparison to Los Che, Yellow Subs definitely have talent; the matter remains how to use it and for that, Garrido will have to justify for what he is being paid.
Valencia can definitely not be categorized as a team who can easily defeat all opponents so Villarreal do have a chance of winning provided their players show class.
However, history shows Valencia are indeed a difficult team to beat. Nonetheless, Villarreal have the capability to do so. It is expected that a midfield to wing game is what will define a win here.
Valencia happens to be the team with the most consistent performances in recent times when a team apart from the Big Two of La Liga are considered. Hence, they will be hailed as favourites.
Villarreal have so far only once managed to win an away game in the league and from this piece of information it can be deduced that their form is not getting any better anytime soon. Henceforth, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 can be hailed as winners with the score line being Valencia 2 – 1 Villarreal.
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