Let's dive into the upcoming LaLiga showdown between Villarreal and Las Palmas, shall we?
Now, on the goalie front, Villarreal has Diego Conde with a superior rating and numerically fewer saves compared to Las Palmas' Jasper Cillessen. But we all know the game isn't just about the number, it's about the quality of saves - just like espresso.
On the list of Villarreal's shining stars, we've got Ayoze Pérez. This man has been ripping the net apart with 5 goals to his name. Throw Alejandro Baena into the mix, and Villarreal's front line could give an armored tank a run for its money.
Las Palmas, on the other hand, has Alberto Moleiro leading the stats with 3 goals, and he's got a pretty accurate pass percentage too. However, Las Palmas seems to be tripping over their own feet in converting passes to goals compared to Villarreal.
Reviewing the past head-to-head matchups, Las Palmas somehow managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat on both occasions. While their regular season records don't inspire confidence, they've shown they know how to turn the tables when it matters.
Taking a gander at the recent results, Villarreal has been on a roll, barring that Barcelona setback who can muster the courage to ask their defense what happened there? Las Palmas, on the other hand, seemed to be playing a friendly match of "catch and release" with their games.
Overall, the black and white of it is that Villarreal has been crushing it this season with a far superior record and better-performing top players. If I were you, and thank goodness I'm not, I'd be leaning more towards Villarreal. Las Palmas needs to really shake their magic 8-ball to turn this one around.
Albert’s Prediction: Villarreal by 2