Poblense vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | October 29, 2024

Poblense invite Villarreal to the Estadio Municipal de Sa Pobla in the first round of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. The hosts are back in the competition after four years, while El Submarino Amarillo were eliminated in the second round last season.

Poblensa have registered back-to-back 2-1 wins in the Tercera Division, extending their unbeaten run in the competition to eight games. Marco Alarcón scored in the first half before John Michael restored their lead in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Villarreal, meanwhile, returned to winning ways after two games last week with a 2-1 triumph at Real Valladolid in La Liga. Thierno Barry broke the deadlock in the 29th minute before substitute Ayoze Perez restored their lead in the 84th.

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Poblense vs Villarreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams will meet for the first time in a competitive match.
• Poblense have suffered defeats in their last two appearances in the Copa del Rey, scoring in both games and conceding six times.
• Villarreal have one loss in six away games in the Copa del Rey, with that defeat coming against Unionistas de Salamanca on penalties in January.
• Poblense have one loss in 12 games across competitions this season, with that defeat coming in the Copa Federación earlier this month.
• Villarreal have one loss in six away games this season, winning four. They have scored two goals apiece in these wins but are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels this season.
• Poblense have had an unbeaten record at home this season, winning six of seven home games, keeping four clean sheets.

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Poblense vs Villarreal Prediction

Poblense have suffered losses in their two home games in the Copa del Rey, while Villarreal scored two goals for the first time this month.

Marcelino is expected to make a few changes to the starting XI as he looks to rest key players for the league meeting with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

While Poblense head into the match in good form, considering Villarreal's advantage in terms of squad quality and better record in the competition, expect them to take the win.

Prediction: Poblense 1-3 Villarreal

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Poblense vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Villarreal to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Bold Tip: Ayoze Perez to score or assist any time - Yes