Leeds United v Villarreal preview: Team news, lineups, prediction
Leeds United will take on Villarreal at Elland Road as they near the end of their pre-season preparations.
The contest will mark a return to Yorkshire after friendlies against Manchester United and two behind-closed-doors games in Germany.
Daniel Farke could make changes to his Leeds side, considering all the signings through the door already this summer.
Leeds United vs Villarreal preview
Farke’s side have had a promising pre-season so far and are without a loss as they head into a tricky game with the Yellow Submarine.
Man United held Leeds to an uninspiring 0-0 draw in Stockholm as both teams prepare for the impending campaign.
The Whites have since beaten SC Verl and Paderborn and will want to continue their form into the final two friendlies.
Villarreal should provide a tricky test for the Peacocks, having finished fifth in La Liga last season, qualifying for the Champions League.
The Spanish side have had a contrasting pre-season and are without a win in any of their matches.
Villarreal drew their opening summer games with FC Basel and Saint Gallen, but were defeated 1-0 by Sporting CP.
| Date | Result |
| 19 July | Leeds 0-0 Man United |
| 22 July | SC Verl 1-4 Leeds |
| 26 July | Paderborn 2-3 Leeds |
Form guide
Leeds: DWW
Villarreal: DDL
Leeds vs Villarreal team news
Sebastiaan Bornauw has been an absentee through injury and is set to miss the clash with Villarreal.
However, the centre back did reassure supporters that he is working hard to be back soon for the Yorkshire outfit.
Mateo Joseph is pushing for a Leeds exit and is yet to feature in pre-season, with Real Betis and Girona possible destinations.
The forward has not featured in any of the Elland Road club’s friendlies and will likely be absent again.
Villarreal will be without Logan Costa, who suffered an ACL rupture in his left knee against Basel, while Ilias Akhomach is out following surgery.
Predicted line-ups
Leeds: Perri, Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach, James, Ramazani, Nmecha
Villarreal: Junior, Navarro, Marin, Kambwala, Pedraza, Gueye, Parejo, Pino, Pepe, Eyong, Moreno
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Villarreal
Farke will be expecting a strong performance from his team after a positive pre-season so far.
All eyes will be on Lucas Perri, who has been drafted in as an upgrade on the faltering Illan Meslier.
While both sides stand a chance of claiming victory, a 1-1 draw seems possible considering the strength of the clubs.
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