After eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich, the Spaniards head to Anfield in search of another victory, while the English want to maintain their favoritism
Liverpool host Villarreal this Wednesday, at 16:00 (Brasília time), at Anfield, for the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. The Reds enter the field as favorites, but the Yellow Submarine seeks to surprise Europe again.
The return match should take place on May 3, at the Estadio de La Ceramica, in Villarreal, Spain. It is worth remembering that in the other semi-final, we have the duel between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
The hosts arrive as favorites and will have the support of the crowd to try to gain an advantage against the Spanish team. Unbeaten since the defeat to Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, the team reached ten games without losing, of which they won eight and drew two.
On the other hand, the champion of the last edition of the Europa League has a surprising campaign in the Champions League, having eliminated Juventus and Bayern Munich. For the match, defender Albert Moreno, midfielder Francis Coquelin and forward Gerad Moreno are doubts in the lineup as they are under the care of the medical department.
(1.32) Liverpool v Villarreal (9.75); hunches and predictions
Both teams score (no): Even with Villarreal’s good moment, the tendency is for a game with Liverpool dominance, whether in possession of the ball or finishing. Therefore, one of the most sought-after predictions of the game is goals for only one of the teams.
Under 3.5 goals: Liverpool’s recent goals scored average is 2.8 per game. In addition, Villarreal’s excellent defensive quality makes the most likely scenario of a highly disputed game, with little possibility of an atypical score. This might be another good guess in the game.
Over 8.5 corners: Liverpool have one of the highest shooting and corner rates in Europe. Therefore, the potential for corners in the total game is interesting, and the guess of 9 or more in total has good returns.
Liverpool vs Villarreal match history
. 2 games in total: Liverpool 3×0 Villarreal – Europa League – 05/05/16
. Villarreal 1×0 Liverpool – Europa League – 28/04/16
. Liverpool and Villarreal Champions League stats 2021/22
Liverpool
. Average of 2.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded
. 3/10 games without conceding a goal
. Over 2.5 by 60% and over 3.5 by 50%
. Both teams score in 60% of games
. Average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the first half
. 27% of goals conceded between minutes 41 and 50
. Second half with more goals by 50%
. Average of 16.6 shots and 7.4 corners
. 62.6% ball possession
. Average of 1.7 offsides
. Average of 11.5 fouls and 1.2 yellow cards
.Scorer: Salah with 8 goals
Villarreal
. Average of 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded
. 3/10 games without conceding a goal
. Over 1.5 by 90% and over 2.5 by 50%
. Both teams score in 60% of games
. Average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.20 conceded in the first half
. 33% of goals scored in the last 10 minutes
. 63% of goals conceded in the last 20 minutes
. Second half with more goals in 60% of games
. Average of 11.0 shots and 3.8 corners
. 44.6% ball possession
. Average of 0.9 offsides
. Average of 9.0 fouls and 1.9 yellows
. 1 red
. Top scorer: Danjuma with 6 goals
