The Matchday 23 La Liga clash between Las Palmas and Villarreal will take place on February 8 at the Gran Canaria Stadium. Las Palmas vs. Villarreal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Las Palmas
Diego Martinez's side has yet to claim a victory this calendar year, remaining winless in four consecutive La Liga matches. During this period, the team suffered defeats against Getafe (1-2), Real Madrid (1-4), and Girona (1-2), and drew with Osasuna (1-1). The club hasn't experienced such a long winless streak in La Liga since October. The Canaries are currently in 15th place, just two points clear of the nearest team in the relegation zone.
Forward Jaime Mata and midfielder Dario Essugo will miss the match due to suspension. Notably, midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has been loaned from Liverpool and defender Andy Pelmar from Clermont.
- Both teams have scored in 8 of Las Palmas' last 10 league matches.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the Canaries' last 10 La Liga games.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 7 of the club's last 8 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Las Palmas (4-2-3-1)
Jasper Cillessen – Mika Marmol, Scott McKenna, Andy Pelmar, Alex Suárez – Enzo Luaodis, Javier Muñoz – Manuel Fuster, Alberto Moleiro, Kirian Rodríguez – Fábio Silva.
Villarreal
The Valencians have secured fifth place in the standings. They are also just four points behind Athletic Bilbao, who are fourth in the Champions League spots. The club has improved its position after a three-match unbeaten run in the league, drawing away to Atletico Madrid (1-1) and thrashing Mallorca (4-0) and Valladolid (5-1) at home. Notably, only Barcelona and Real Madrid have scored more goals than Villarreal in the current La Liga season.
Midfielder Ramon Terrats and defender Juan Bernat will play for Getafe until the end of the season.
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of Villarreal's last 12 La Liga matches.
- Both teams have scored in 19 of the Valencians' last 24 league games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 7 of the club's last 9 league matches.
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (4-4-2)
Diego Conde – Sergi Cardona, Kiko Femenía, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth – Yeremi Pino, Santi Comesaña, Alex Baena, Pape Gueye – Ayoze Pérez, Gerard Moreno.
Referee
Francisco José Hernández Maeso (Spain)
Matches – 11 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 51;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 27%.
Las Palmas vs. Villarreal: Match Prediction
The Canaries play decently at home, but not strongly enough to overcome the Valencians. In 18 previous home matches in La Liga, Las Palmas has secured only three victories, defeating teams that struggle on the road – Girona, Valladolid, and Espanyol (7 draws and 8 losses). Meanwhile, Marcelino García's side tends to lose away only against teams fighting for European spots – in their last 13 away league matches, they have avoided defeat 10 times (6 wins and 4 draws).
Both teams are expected to score. The Canaries have found the net in 12 of their last 13 home league matches, while the Valencians have scored in 17 of their last 20 away league games. I won't risk taking a clean win for the visitors, as Villarreal sometimes struggles at Gran Canaria, so I'll suggest a combined bet. My prediction: "Double Chance X2 and Both Teams to Score – Yes"
