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Villarreal vs Ponferradina Prediction & Betting tips
An entertaining match on this day of Thursday is the one played by Villarreal and Ponferradina for a new round of the Copa del Rey (round).
Villarreal :
In my opinion, the “Yellow Submarine” part as a favorite because of the collective potential it has and especially because it will seek to overcome the series after losing 1-0 unexpectedly in the first leg. For this reason and even when your rival is combative between the lines, we advise you to play a few euros to the bet “Villarreal will score in the first half”. At stake is the honor and not make a fool in this competition.
Take into account that Villarreal is a bit beaten to this duel after losing 2-3 to Sevilla at home, after winning 2-0 partially in the second half. The team was making a good campaign in the competition before this hard setback. Now the goal of the squad is to win this key and recover the lost confidence.
On the other hand do not forget that the “Yellow Submarine” will face this duel with an alternate eleven, which will seek to recover from the unexpected defeat suffered in the first leg. It is expected that the chosen by Javi Calleja forward their lines from the initial whistle, trying to pressure his opponent with everything.
Ponferradina :
Continuing with the analysis you should know that Ponferradina is an eleven of lower level that plays in the Second Division B – Group 1. It comes from losing 4-1 against Rapido de Bouzas, adding his third consecutive fall in the competition. These days, is located in the penultimate position of the table with only 13 points, having to improve to leave the drop zone.
And finally we tell you that the visit will seek to populate the midfield and avoid receiving an early goal that complicates their actions in the game. Ideally, protect the advantage obtained in the first leg, seeking to advance their lines when you can and score a product of some point play.
After having reviewed the details of this match I play for the bet “Villarreal will score in the first half” due to the following reasons: First because Villarreal, so play with a level eleven or with the substitutes, will go out with everything to win the match and turn the tie after losing 1-0 the first leg. Second, because the “Yellow Submarine” usually becomes strong in the Madrigal, demonstrating it much more with coach Javi Calleja. And third because Ponferradina is a lower level squad that will try to populate the midfield to cover its limitations. Given this reality and knowing that Villarreal has more hierarchy between lines, we believe that his pressure will allow him to have spaces and cause errors in the rival defense.
Villarreal vs Ponferradina head to head matches
25.10.17 CDR Ponferradina Villarreal 1 : 0
09.02.13 LL2 Villarreal Ponferradina 3 : 0
12.09.12 CDR Villarreal Ponferradina 0 : 2
08.09.12 LL2 Ponferradina Villarreal 0 : 1