Match Preview

Last weekend brought with it some good news at last for Villarreal in LaLiga, ahead of our Villarreal vs Astana preview and free football tips, which should have provided a nice confidence boost for Fran Escriba’s men.

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A 3-1 home victory against Real Betis was exactly what the doctored ordered, after a difficult start to the league season that has seen plenty of first-team players on the treatment table for varying periods of time.

Our Villarreal vs Astana predictions, therefore, suggest that the hosts have turned a corner, which makes the European football odds market very tempting to dip in to. Coral are offering 20/23 on the Yellow Submarine to win without conceding.

Astana have to make a considerable journey to touch down in Castellon midweek, with their last European away fixture against Celtic resulting in a comprehensive 5-0 thrashing in Scotland.

Since then, however, the Kazakh club have been in good goalscoring form. When hosting Celtic in the Champions League play-off rounds, they netted four times against Brendan Rodgers’ side, before trouncing Atyrau by a 7-0 scoreline in the league at the weekend.

Villarreal vs Astana Prediction and Betting Advice

The hosts have lost just two of their last eleven home games in the Europa League, but the last edition of the tournament certainly wasn’t their best. Both Osmanlispor and Roma defeat Escriba’s side - with the Italian club scoring four in Spain without reply.

That shouldn’t be a problem after the summer, however, with Villarreal having adding some real offensive quality. Carlos Bacca signed from Milan, with Manchester City youngster Enes Unal also coming in to provide goals. The hosts have plenty of options to make life difficult for Astana, as well as a well-drilled defence that should keep their opposition out at the other end.

The visitors took just one point from their four group away games in the 2016/2017 edition of the Europa League, a record that should give Villarreal renewed confidence. Young Boys managed a 3-0 victory on their own patch, with Olympiakos winning 4-1.

The hosts closed out last season with a four-game unbeaten run at home in LaLiga, before opening up this campaign with a 3-1 win against Real Betis. Carlos Bacca and Enes Unal getting on the scoresheet will have done their confidence the world of good.

Our Villarreal vs Astana picks one point one way, towards a home victory. Fran Escriba’s side are keen to get back on track after a slow start in domestic action, with last weekend a window into what they’re capable of with their new offensive signings in tow.