Villarreal vs Liverpool Predictor on BalleBaazi – Champions League Second Leg 2021-22
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- May 3, 2022
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Liverpool dominated Villarreal and defeated the Spanish side at Anfield by two goals in the first leg. With the second leg set to take place tonight, let’s have a preview and prediction for the game.
What should Villarreal change in their tactics for tonight’s game?
Villarreal’s 4-4-2 system has displayed high tactical adaptability against various high-quality opponents. However, they struggled in every department against Liverpool in the first leg.
Emery got one specific thing massively wrong. Liverpool’s pressing is largely focused on the central part of the pitch. They create traps for oppositions to play the ball into the midfield, and then they win it and start a transition quickly.
Emery has to make sure that Villarreal’s offensive transitions are effective in the second leg. Overplaying in their defensive and midfield third will prove costly again. A more direct approach will be required to cause trouble to this well-drilled Liverpool side.
Utilizing Danjuma’s pace against Trent on the left side could be a way for the home team to create some openings. Also, exploiting Liverpool’s high line is another obvious but effective way to create chances.
Of course, Liverpool’s chances of losing from this position are slim. However, the right tactical decisions and efficient execution of the tactics could get Villarreal back into the tie.
Will Liverpool win the match against Villarreal?
Villarreal are expected to play a much better game at home. A draw is more likely than a win for Emery’s side. Liverpool’s defence has been excellent in 2022 across all competitions.
Klopp could rotate the squad as his side have a two-goal advantage over the opponent. However, with the stakes being high, he might choose not to.
Liverpool should win this game as well, but the home crowd might inspire a Villarreal win.
Which team will qualify between Villarreal and Liverpool for UCL Final?
As it stands, Villarreal will have to score three goals without conceding one to go through. If they score two without a reply, the match will go to extra time.
Liverpool have scored eight goals in their last three Champions League games. It is highly unlikely that Klopp’s side won’t score again tonight. If Liverpool score a goal tonight, Villarreal will need three goals to take the game to extra time.
However, in their current form, Liverpool are likely to score a couple of more goals, making it even harder for Villarreal to reach the final of this season’s Champions League.
It will take a huge miracle for Villarreal to win this game. Liverpool should and will get the job done.
Will there be three or more goals in Villarreal vs Liverpool?
There is a high possibility that we could witness three or more goals in tonight’s game. Villarreal are likely to score at least one goal at home, and Liverpool’s attacking firepower could easily score a couple of more goals.
Sadio Mane is likely to score again for Liverpool as the Senegalese has displayed sensational goal scoring form lately. Thiago’s creativity from the midfield will be key for the front three to get on the end of some big chances.
Yes, to give a final prediction, Villarreal vs Liverpool could witness three or more goals in the ninety minutes.
Conclusion
Liverpool are on the verge of reaching yet another Champions League final. This would be their third appearance in the final in the last five seasons. Klopp’s mentality monsters are displaying great spirit as the dream of a quadruple is very much alive.
On the other hand, nothing should be taken away from how inspirational this Villarreal side has been. The job Emery has done has been nothing short of a miracle. Despite a low budget and lack of resources, he has brought Villarreal to a stage where no one imagined them to be.
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