Both sides were previously in action on October 8 before the international break, with the hosts losing 2-1 to La Palmas, while the Blue and Whites played out a 1-1 draw against Real Betis.
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Two sides struggling at the bottom half of the La Liga table will be up against each other on Sunday as Villarreal play host to Alaves at El Madrigal. The Yellow Submarine are currently languishing at the 16th spot in the standings, having collected eight points from their first nine league games, while the visitors are sitting one place behind them, level on points, but separated by goal difference and just two points clear of the relegation zone. Both sides were previously in action on October 8 before the international break, with the hosts losing 2-1 to La Palmas, while the Blue and Whites played out a 1-1 draw against Real Betis.
🎙️ Así analiza @pacheta_oficial al @Alaves antes del #VillarrealAlavés de este domingo en el Estadio de la Cerámica (18.30 horas). pic.twitter.com/xmJn36dKJv
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) October 21, 2023
Villarreal, who secured a fifth place finish in the 2022-23 La Liga Santander, have struggled to get going this term, recording just two wins, two draws and five defeats from their first nine league games. Their last top flight success came against rock bottom side Almeria on September 17. Since then, Pacheta’s side went on a four game winless run across all competitions, before getting the better of Rennes in the Europa League on October 5. However, the Yellow Submarine couldn’t transform their continental success into the La Liga, losing to Las Palmas last time out despite the fact that Gerardo Moreno got on the scoresheet. Villarreal have taken just two points from their last four top flight matches.
Alaves, meanwhile, are going through an identical phase to Villarreal, recording two wins two draws and five defeats from their opening nine league matches. The Blue and Whites’ last victory came against Valencia at the start of September courtesy of Cenk Ozkacar’s own goal. After that, the Glorious One went on a five game winless run, taking just two points in the period. Luis Garcia’s men earned a draw against seventh-placed Betis last time out thanks to Hector Bellerin’s own goal ten minutes from the break. Meanwhile, Alaves have won two of their last three La Liga meetings with the Yellow Submarine, who should hand them confidence ahead of this match.
Villarreal probable starting lineup: Jorgensen, Foyth, Albiol, Mandi, A Moreno, Parejo, Capoue, Morales, Baena, G Moreno, Sorloth
Alaves probable starting lineup: Sivera, Gorosabel, Abqar, Sedlar, Duarte, Guridi, Guevara, Blanco, Sola, Kike Garcia, Rioja
Villarreal
| Opponents | Score |
| Las Palmas | 1-2 (W) |
| Rennes | 1-0 (W) |
| Getafe | 0-0 (D) |
| Girona | 1-2 (L) |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1-1 (D) |
Alaves
| Opponents | Score |
| Betis | 1-1 (D) |
| Osasuna | 0-2 (L) |
| Celta Vigo | 1-1 (D) |
| Athletic Bilbao | 0-2 (L) |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2-0 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Alaves beat Villarreal | 2-1 |
| Villarreal beat Alaves | 5-2 |
| Alaves beat Villarreal | 2-1 |
| Villarreal beat Alaves | 3-1 |
| Villarreal beat Alaves | 1-2 |
The La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Alaves will take place at El Madrigal on Sunday at 10:00 pm IST.
| Villarreal vs Alaves | Key Details |
| Date | October 22 |
| Venue | El Madrigal |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 6:30 pm |
| Kickoff time in India | 10:00 pm |
The live telecast of the La Liga matches in India will be available on Sports 18 network. Besides, football fans in India can also live stream the game through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Spain can watch the match on M 4 La Liga TV and Movistar +.
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