Villarreal Form and Line-up
The side coached by Marcelino is enjoying one of its best seasons in a decade, firmly established in third place with 59 goals scored (the third-best tally). Over their last seven matches Villarreal have dropped points on three occasions. However at La Ceramica the hosts are almost flawless: five wins in a row, with 40 of their 65 points earned at home.
Key Villarreal numbers:
Over 2.5 goals has landed in Villarreal's last five home matches.
In seven of the last eight matches at La Ceramica, the Yellow Submarine have conceded in the second half.
The side coached by Marcelino have won the first half in four of their last five matches.
Probable line-up (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas — Alex Freeman, Rafa Marin, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza — Nicolas Pepe, Pape Gueye, Santi Comesana, Alberto Moleiro — Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze.
Out: Juan Foyth, Pau Cabanes (injuries), Santiago Mourino, Tajon Buchanan (doubtful).
Levante Form and Line-up
Levante under Luis Castro are fighting desperately for survival, having collected 15 points from their last eight league fixtures, but this progress has been almost entirely confined to home matches. Away from home the visitors have won only three times in 16 attempts, with their last victory on the road coming four months ago. In attack the Frogs are pinning their hopes on Carlos Espi, who has eight goals, but the young Spaniard has been quiet in the last two rounds.
Key Levante numbers:
Over 2.5 goals has not landed in seven of Levante's last eight matches.
The Frogs have failed to score in six of their nine away matches.
The Valencia club have conceded 50 goals this season (the fourth-worst record).
Probable line-up (4-1-4-1): Mathew Ryan — Jeremy Toljan, Alan Matturro, Matias Moreno, Manuel Sanchez — Hugo Raguber — Victor Garcia, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Pablo Martinez, Paco Cortes — Carlos Espi.
Out: Unai Elgezabal, Adrian de la Fuente (injuries), Karim Tunde (doubtful).
