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Aron Wright - March 6, 2023
Anderlecht vs Villarreal Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in UEFA Europa Conference League on Thursday, 9 March 2023.
Villarreal are in the running for another top tier finish in the Spanish top flight. They are also once again back on a winning streak, after having delivered some tough results just after the World Cup break.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht are struggling quite a bit with their performances lately. They have a single win from their last five fixtures, and their defense has been non-existent throughout this stretch.
The two teams are about to lock horns for the very first time.
The Yellow Submarines are currently on a two-game winning streak, and they scored two or more goals in their last three fixtures in a row. Moreover, they lost just twice on the road, and slotted in an impressive 22 goals from their past seven road trips.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht managed to win just once in their past five games – and they failed to keep a single clean sheet in their past six fixtures. Most of all, they won just thrice at home in the past six months.
Considering recent form, as well as the fact that Anderlecht are from a hugely inferior domestic league compared that to the La Liga – expect a win for Villarreal this Thursday, who won the 2020-21 Europa League.
Four of the last six games of Anderlecht had four or more goals, while the last seven road trips of the Submarines produced 32 goals. And with Villarreal eager to wrap up the tie in the first leg itself, anticipate goals in huge numbers.
Anderlecht failed to keep a single clean sheet in their last six games, while their counterparts for the day have one clean sheet on the road in the past four-month period.
Villarreal might have the edge this Thursday, but do note that they turned around their bad form only recently. Their defense does not inspire that much.
Expect goals to come from either end of the pitch.
Anderlecht were able to win just once in their last five game weeks, and at home they have just three wins to their name in the last six months.
On the other hand, Villarreal are from a vastly superior league, and are also on a winning streak. They are also much more experienced in European football – considering that they were Europa League champions just an year before. They defeated Manchester United of all teams in the Final.
It looks like, Villarreal to Win would be a good pick at 2.10.
Going on, both teams have issues with their defense. In fact, the last seven road trips of the Yellow Submarines had 32 goals in total, while four of the last six fixtures of Anderlecht had four or more goals.
Moreover, the Belgian hosts have a single clean sheet at home since August too.
Likely, the Over 2.5 Match Goals wager looks appealing at 2.00 odd.
