Villarreal looks to overcome their UEFA Super Cup defeat with their opening day of the La Liga clash with Granada. The match schedules for Monday at the Estadio de la Ceramica, with kickoff at 9 pm.
The Yellow Submarines who the Europa League last term. However, they took a loss on penalties against Chelsea in the Super Cup. On the other hand, Granada faces their first competitive match in three months.
The last campaign was a major season for Unai Emery while taking 15 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses in the 38 La Liga matches last season. In addition, the side finished off seventh while three points behind sixth-placed Sevilla.
Furthermore, Villarreal will compete in the Champions League group stages in the 2021-22 season. It comes courtesy of a win against Manchester United in the Europa League finals.
A major transfer window for Unai Emery while signing Juan Foyth on a permanent transfer from Tottenham. Furthermore, the camp brought in the likes of Boulaye Dia and Manu Morales.
On the other hand, Granada secured a third straight season on top of Spain’s top flight. The side managed to finish off ninth last season. It was a successful run with 13 wins, seven draws and 18 defeats to pick up 46 points.
Since their return to the top flight, the side finished seventh and ninth since returning. Moreover, Gerard Moreno took over the side.
Villarreal vs Granada Head to Head
Both sides have 14 games against each other, with Villarreal taking eight wins while Granada is taking two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Chelsea 1-1 Villarreal
- Leeds United 2-2 Villarreal
- Leicester City 3-2 Villarreal
- Marseille 2-1 Villarreal
- Villarreal 0-0 Levante
Away
- Granada 2-1 Linares Deportivo
- Granada 3-1 Malaga
- RB Libense 1-3 Granada
- Granada 0-1 Alcorcon
- Granada 1-1 Espanyol
Villarreal Team News
Unai Emery continues without services from Dani Parejo and Samuel Chikwueze through injury. In addition, Frankling Coquelin remains a doubt for the Yellow Submarines. Pau Torres received an off after a spell with Spain. However, he remains a major target for Tottenham.
Granada Team News
Neyder Lozano is out after picking a fractured leg. Also, Yan Eteki remains a major doubt after picking a muscular problem. Luis Suarez will lead the attacking line while getting support in an attack with Darwin Marchis and Antonio Puertas.
Prediction and Odds
Villarreal cannot take their opponents as a lightweight given their rise in an attack last season.
Villarreal Win
Goals Under 3.5
No Score: Away
