Marcelino’s side host the Andalusian outfit aiming for a seventh consecutive home victory in front of the Yellow fans
Villarreal CF return home for another exciting midweek fixture. The Estadio de la Cerámica will host the clash between the Submarine and Sevilla FC this Wednesday 13th May from 7pm CEST. Marcelino García Toral’s side head into the match after earning a hard-fought draw away at Son Moix against RCD Mallorca (1-1), a result that extends their excellent run of form: the Yellows are now unbeaten in five consecutive league matches, recording three wins and two draws.
With three matchdays remaining until the end of the season, the Yellows remain fully involved in the battle for third place with Atlético de Madrid. With nine points still available, Marcelino’s team hold a six-point advantage over the Madrid side, their closest challengers. A victory against Sevilla would move Villarreal even closer to their objective, depending on Atlético’s result against Osasuna.
If there is one factor that defines Villarreal in this stage of the season, it is their strength at home. The Submarine have turned La Cerámica into a very difficult stadium for visiting teams. The Yellows have won each of their last six home matches and have not suffered defeat on home soil since January. Full of confidence and backed by their loyal supporters, the objective is to maintain this impressive run and continue enjoying success in the closing stages of the campaign.
An opponent thriving at home but struggling away
Meanwhile, Sevilla FC arrive in Vila-real in a moment of relief, though still with no room for complacency. The Andalusian side have managed to ease their relegation concerns thanks to two recent and crucial consecutive victories at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. However, their main weakness continues to come away from home: Sevilla have suffered four consecutive defeats in their last away matches, a negative streak they will try to end at one of the toughest venues in the league.
The memory of the last meeting between the two sides brings optimism to the Yellow supporters. In the Matchday 6 encounter played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Villarreal earned a 1-2 away victory. This Wednesday, the Yellows will look to repeat that triumph in order to once again confirm their superiority over the Andalusian side and protect their unbeaten record at La Cerámica
