Villarreal and R.S.C. Anderlecht will face off in the ⅛ finals of the UEFA Conference League.
Villarreal is expected to create numerous goal-scoring opportunities and has a high number of successful shots on target in the upcoming match. On the other hand, RSC Anderlecht may struggle to score against Villarreal’s defence.
Villarreal heads into this fixture having drawn 1-1 against Real Betis in La Liga.
Villarreal’s defence has been a cause for concern, as they have conceded goals in five of their last six matches. During this period, they have let in a total of eight goals, which is a worrying sign for the team. However, Villarreal has shown defensive resilience in the past and will need to improve their defensive solidity.
Last Games in UECL: Won: 4, Draw: 2, Lost: 1, Scored: 15, Conceded: 10, Clean Sheets: 2.
RSC Anderlecht heads into their upcoming match on the back of a 2-0 victory over Cercle Brugge in the First Division A. However, their recent defensive record is concerning, as they have conceded in five of their last six matches, allowing a total of seven goals.
RSC Anderlecht will need to work on their defensive solidity if they hope to maintain a strong position in the league. A clean sheet in their most recent match is a positive sign, but they will need to replicate this defensive performance consistently to be successful.
Last Games in UECL: Won: 3, Draw: 3, Lost: 3, Scored: 9, Conceded: 8, Clean Sheets: 3.
Villarreal: Reina – Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Moreno – Terrats, Parejo, Baena Rodriguez, Chukwueze – Luis Morales, Santos.
R.S.C. Anderlecht: Verbruggen – Debast, Sardella, Murillo, Vertonghen – Dreyer, Diawara, Ashimeru, Verschaeren – Amuzu, Slimani.
The match will be played at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
March 16, 2023, 20:00 UK time.