Villarreal take on the visitors Lyon at “Estadio de la Ceramica” in the reverse fixture of the 1/16 final stage of the UEFA Europa League. The game will be played in Vilareal on Thursday, February 22nd. The first-leg battle was finished with 3:1 victory of Lyon.
Villarreal failed February as the club conducted four clashes during this month, having got three losses and single draw in them. At the moment usually strong defense of the Spaniards looks remarkably weak, having conceded eight goals in four matches played while they have managed to score only four goals in them instead “El Submarino Amarillo” dropped down in the LaLiga standings, sitting now on the sixth place there with 38 points gained after 24 rounds behind. In 2018 Villarreal conducted five clashes at the home pitch in all competitions, having earned three triumphs, one draw and single defeat in them.
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Like the upcoming hosts, Lyon have lost their pace as the French deserved only two victories, single draw and three failures in six latest encounters. The club’s success against the Spaniards which happened a week ago was the best game for Lyon during this month. In 2018 “Les Gones” have already played seven clashes on the road, resulting in four wins, single draw and two losses. In general, Lyon demonstrate suitable results, however, the team’s defense doesn’t impress, thus, the French have to pick up points by showing solid performance in attack.
In the first-leg fight Lyon created a great margin which should be enough for promotion to the 1/8 final stage. The Spaniards will tend to survive and not to fail in face of their fans, nevertheless, I have great doubts that the hosts will manage to deserve a lopsided victory.
Prediction for the match: Villarreal to win with 0.0 Asian handicap.
