With Villarreal currently sitting in the 6th position and Las Palmas struggling in the 20th position in the Spanish championship, the upcoming La Liga match between the two teams is set to be an exciting one. Villarreal has had a good run so far with 4 wins in 7 matches, while Las Palmas has yet to secure a win. A high-scoring match is expected, with both teams having a history of scoring in their recent meetings. However, it seems unlikely for Las Palmas to pull off a win against Villarreal, based on their performances so far.
Villarreal CF vs. UD Las Palmas: A Clash of Contrasts in La Liga
Background
Villarreal CF and UD Las Palmas are two Spanish football clubs that currently compete in La Liga, the top division of the Spanish football league system. Villarreal, based in the city of Villarreal in the Valencian Community, has a rich history in the Spanish top flight, having won the UEFA Europa League in 2021 and reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League in 2022. UD Las Palmas, on the other hand, is based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands and has spent most of its history in the second division, La Liga 2.
Current Form
Heading into the upcoming match between the two teams, Villarreal is the clear favorite based on current form. The Yellow Submarine has had a strong start to the 2022/23 La Liga season, winning four of their first seven matches. They currently sit in sixth place in the league standings, just one point behind Real Betis in fifth.
In contrast, Las Palmas has struggled mightily this season, winning just one of their first nine matches. They are currently in 20th place, just three points above the relegation zone. The Canary Islanders have scored only four goals in their nine matches, the fewest in La Liga.
Head-to-Head Record
Villarreal and Las Palmas have met 35 times in competitive fixtures, with Villarreal holding a significant advantage. The Yellow Submarine has won 19 of those matches, while Las Palmas has won just six. The other 10 matches have ended in draws.
Top 5 FAQs
Villarreal is the clear favorite based on current form and their long-standing dominance over Las Palmas in head-to-head matches.
The match is expected to be high-scoring, with both teams having a history of scoring in their encounters. However, it seems unlikely that Las Palmas will pull off an upset victory against Villarreal.
Villarreal's key players include Gerard Moreno, a prolific goalscorer, and Dani Parejo, a creative midfielder.
The manager of Las Palmas is García Pimienta, who was appointed in June 2021.
The match will be played on September 28, 2022, at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal.
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