The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this week as Las Palmas take on an impressive Villarreal side in an important encounter at the Estadio el Madrigal on Monday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Villarreal vs Las Palmas Preview
Las Palmas are rooted to the bottom of the La Liga standings and have struggled this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against Real Betis last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Villarreal, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Yellow Submarines edged Espanyol to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Villarreal vs Las Palmas Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Villarreal have a good recent record against Las Palmas and have won eight out of the last 16 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Las Palmas' five victories.
- After a run of three victories against Las Palmas in La Liga, Villarreal have won only three of their last nine such games in the competition.
- Las Palmas have won their last two matches against Villarreal in La Liga - the first time they have achieved consecutive victories against them in the competition.
- After a winless run of seven matches away from home against Villarreal in all competitions, Las Palmas have won two of their last four such matches.
- Villarreal have won six of their last 10 matches played out on Mondays in La Liga.
Villarreal vs Las Palmas Prediction
Villarreal have a good squad at their disposal and will be intent on making the most of their resources this season. Ayoze Perez and Alex Baena have played pivotal roles for the side this season and will look to make their mark this week.
Las Palmas have been abysmal in the top flight this season and cannot afford to put a foot wrong on Monday. Villarreal are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Las Palmas
Villarreal vs Las Palmas Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Villarreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Villarreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Ayoze Perez to score - Yes