Villarreal vs FC Copenhagen Prediction - UEFA Champions League
Villarreal faces a squad and form crisis as they host FC Copenhagen. The visitors are predicted to secure a favorable result at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Match context
Villarreal will host FC Copenhagen at the Estadio de la Ceramica at 00:45 on December 11, 2025, in the UEFA Champions League. The match is expected to be very difficult for the home team, as they are currently in a slump in form and facing a lengthy injury list.
Contrasting form
Villarreal is going through an extremely alarming period. The Spanish team has not won in their last 5 matches, with 4 losses and only 1 draw. Since the start of the season, after 5 matches played, they have yet to secure a victory. Villarreal's attack has been ineffective, scoring only 2 goals (an average of 0.4 goals per game), while their defense has conceded 10 goals (an average of 2.0 goals per game).
On the opposite side, FC Copenhagen, despite their recent form not being particularly strong with 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 matches, have performed much better overall this season. After 11 matches, the Danish team has 5 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, scoring 18 goals (an average of 1.6 goals per game).
Force situation
Villarreal's biggest challenge stems from a problem of injuries and suspensions, which have severely impacted their squad.
Villarreal
- J. Foyth:Absent due to suspension (red card)
- P. Cabanes:Absent due to knee injury
- L. Costa:Absent due to knee injury
- W. Kambwala:Absent due to hamstring injury.
- G. Moreno:Absent due to muscle injury.
- D. Parejo:Absent due to muscle injury.
- T. Partey:Absent due to injury
- S. Mourino:Availability is uncertain (muscle injury)
FC Naples
The visiting team also has some notable absences, but the impact is thought to be less significant.
- L. Lerager:Absent due to suspension (yellow card)
- O. Hojer:Absent due to surgery
- R. Huescas:Absent due to knee injury
- M. Mattsson:Absent due to knee injury
- L. West:Not competing
Predict the result
With their poor form and long list of absentees, Villarreal's home advantage is almost meaningless. Based on analysis and statistics, FC Copenhagen is rated much higher in terms of their chances of getting points. The visitors have a 45% chance of winning, equivalent to a 45% chance of a draw. Meanwhile, Villarreal's chances of winning are only rated at 10%.
