Villarreal vs FK Austria Vienna Predictions

• Villarreal have only conceded two goals in their seven matches in La Liga this season.
• The Yellow Submarine have yet to lose at home this season, winning three of their four games on their own turf.
• Austria Vienna have won just two of their last eight games in all competitions.
• The visitors were shut out by Hapoel Be’er Sheva in their Europa Conference League opener, and were then hammered 4-1 at Lech Poznan.

Yellow Submarine unlikely to be sunk

Villarreal have made a solid start to the season in La Liga, only losing one of their first seven games while conceding just two goals. Unai Emery’s team have also claimed maximum points from their first two outings in the Europa Conference League, and Thursday’s match against Austria Vienna represents a fine opportunity for the hosts to keep their form going.

Indeed, only Real Betis and Sevilla have breached Villarreal’s defence in domestic action this season, and they have a fine home record. The Yellow Submarine have won three of their four home games, only avoiding defeat in a draw with Sevilla. Villarreal have only suffered two defeats in their last 14 European games – both against Liverpool – and should impress again on the continental stage this week.

Austria Vienna are on a poor run, winning just two of their last eight games in all competitions, a sequence which includes a 4-1 thrashing at Lech Poznan and a goalless draw with Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Europa Conference League. In addition to the Israeli outfit, the likes of Salzburg, Fenerbahce and Sturm Graz have all managed clean sheets against Manfred Schmid’s team this season, none of whom can match Villarreal’s strength.

Villarreal set for shutout win

Given Villarreal’s defensive record and the dire form of Austria Vienna, backing the hosts to win to nil appears the most prudent play for Thursday’s match.

Meanwhile, the visitors have shipped 16 goals in their last eight games, making a 2-0 win for Villarreal a decent correct score prediction.