Villarreal striker Roberto Soldado. (Photo : Getty Images)
Contending team Villarreal CF (16-6-9, 57 points) will look to firmly grasp their hold on the fourth and final Champions League qualification berth for next season as they meet bottom three club Getafe CF (7-17-7, 28 points) in a 2015-2016 La Liga season game on April 10th, Sunday at the Estadio El Madrigal.
Villarreal is at the fourth spot of the current league table and is temporarily in control of the last Champions League spot with seven matchdays left before the season ends.
The top three teams at the end of the season will automatically qualify in the group stage of the top European club continental tournament while the fourth-place finisher will enter the playoff round.
El Submarino Amarillo is coming off a tough 2-1 victory over middling squad SD Eibar at the Estadio Municipal de Ipura last Sunday, as reported by ESPN.
Armagiñak defender Ander Capa scored the opening goal of the match at the 22nd minute before Villarreal' on load striker from Porto, Adrian Lopez, equalized it at the 35th to enter the break tied at 1-1.
Marcelino's men found the winner at the 50th minute, courtesy of a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box from Spanish striker Roberto Soldado.
Meanwhile, Getafe is trying to get out of the relegation area and avoid demotion to the Segunda Division next season amidst the team's 11-game winless skid. Their last win was way back in the middle of January over Espanyol, 3-1.
El Geta fell to lowly team Rayo Vallecano, 0-2, on the road at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on April 1st, Friday, as per GoalEl Geta fell to lowly team Rayo Vallecano, 0-2, on the road at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on April 1st, Friday, as per Goal.
Manager Juan Carlos Lozano's men could not produce any goals against the Vallecans that night while Los Franjirrojos unleashed two, courtesy of forwards Javi Guerra and Miku at the 15th and 71st minutes respectively.
Getafe is only a point away from getting out of the bottom three area and could do so if they will be able to get out of their current rut. However, odds are against them pulling off a win against a tough team like Villarreal.
The predicted result is a 3-0 romp for Villarreal.
Villarreal starting lineup (4-4-2 formation): Areola; Rukavina, Bailly, Ruiz, Marin; Suarez, Pina, Bruno, Castillejo; Soldado, Lopez
Getafe starting lineup (4-1-4-1 formation): Guaita; Vigaray, Vergini, Cala, Lago; J. Rodriguez; Sarabia, Medran, Meira, V. Rodriguez; Vazquez
