Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.8)
35.5
Average Age
34.6
182.3
Average Height (cm)
179.5
(0.8)
1
Shots pg
0.8
(0.9)
(51%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
50%
(49%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.6
(0.6)
(1.8)
1.5
Tackles pg
1.5
(1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Athletic Club
Villarreal
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iker Muniain | Out | 6.94 | |
| Xabier Etxeita | Doubtful | 7.12 | |
| Iñaki Williams | Doubtful | 6.63 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián Marín | Out | 7.24 | |
| Mateo Musacchio | Out | 7.17 | |
| Dennis Díaz | Out | N/A | |
| Sergio Asenjo | Out | 6.93 | |
| Ikechukwu Uche | Out | 6.77 | |
| Tomás Pina | Out | 6.81 | |
| Giovani dos Santos | Out | 6.37 | |
| Luciano Vietto | Out | 6.8 | |
| Antonio Rukavina | Out | 6.54 |
Team News
Athletic Club
Villarreal
- Xabier Etxeita is a continued injury doubt for Los Leones, but should slot into defence, with Mikel San Jose able to plug the gap if needs be.
- Ander Iturraspe may lose his place in midfield to the latter, however, following San Jose's goal against Elche last time out.
- Inaki Williams broke his La Liga goalscoring duck in Athletic Club's late 3-2 win, with Ager Aketxe a possible inclusion after also netting against Fran Escriba's side.
- Marcelino still has a lengthy injury list to contend with, as the Yellow Submarine look to conclude a campaign which has been marred by continuous absentees this side of Christmas.
- Giovani dos Santos, Luciano Vietto and Antonio Rukavina are all unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards, meaning that the visitors are even thinner on the ground.
- Joel Campbell and Gerard Moreno are likely to feature up top, with Jaume Costa deployed on the left-hand side of midfield once again.
