Villarreal vs Osmanlispor
Villarreal have done decent in Europe this season and top Europa League Group L on five points after three rounds. It’s a slim lead though, in a very close group, and the Yellow Submarines are going for three points tonight in order to take a big step toward the knockout stages. Tonight’s opponent, Turkish side Osmanlispor, made it difficult for Villarreal in the reverse tie and were actually up 2-0 at half time before Villarreal, helped by a red card, were able to hit back twice to seal a draw. Though things won’t come easy this time either, Villarreal’s home record speaks for itself with five straight wins coming into tonight’s clash.
Team news: Long term absentees Roberto Soldado, Bojan Jokic and Daniele Bonera are still out but striker Alexandre Pato is fit again and is likely to be involved.
Osmanlispor are going through a tough period and are winless in seven games in all competitions, including two straight defeats. Another thing that could negatively affect the visitors performance is the very hectic schedule they are into at the moment. Tonight’s game will be the fourth in two weeks and the players are not likely to be 100% rested and ready. Against a strong Villarreal side backed by their home crowd, the visitors face a very difficult task.
Team news: Guven Memet is sitting this one out through suspension and Raheem Lawal and Cheick Diabaté are injured.
Date & Time: 3 November 2016 – 21.05 CET
Competition: Europa League
Match: Villarreal – Osmanlispor
Pick: Villarreal Asian Hcp -1
Highest Odds: 1.65 @ Unibet
Stake: 20 EUR
Rating: 3/5
Result: 1-2, bet lost.