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Probable Lineups
Team News
Swansea
- Swansea will progress to the knockout stages of the Europa League if they can avoid defeat to Valencia and will be in confident mood following their 2-1 win over Fulham.
- However, the Swans have drawn their last 2 European fixtures, while the weekend victory in west London was their first in 6 in all competitions.
- Michu, Wayne Routledge and Pablo Hernández are all doubts, but Michael Laudrup is unlikely going to risk the trio for the welcome of Valencia.
Valencia
- Valencia currently top Group A, but their domestic form leaves a lot to be desired and the weekend 2-1 defeat to Elche leaves them languishing 11th in La Liga.
- Nevertheless, Los Che have already secured their place at the next stage of the Europa League and a win at the Liberty Stadium will guarantee them top spot.
- Vicente Guaita is Valencia’s only injury worry, while Adil Rami will play no part as he trains with new club Milan ahead of his January move to the Serie A side.
Match Facts
- Valencia have won their last 3 matches in UEFA Europa League.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Swansea’s last 3 games in UEFA Europa League.
- Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in UEFA Europa League.
Prediction
- Swansea will look to build on their recent 2-1 win over Fulham with the welcome of Valencia and will aim to secure a similar result to the one they picked up when the two teams last met. Goals from Wilfried Bony, Michu and Jonathan De Guzmán saw the Swans earn a surprise 3-0 at the Mestalla back in September.
- Valencia will be out to avoid a loss at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday and know a win will see them top Group A. A victory in south Wales will provide a timely confidence boost for the Spaniards, who have begun the season poorly having taken just 17 points from the opening 14 Primera Division fixtures.
- While Valencia are on a 3-match winning streak in Europe, home advantage will play into Swansea’s hands and despite Michu and Routledge being sidelined, they’re expected to secure a win.
Swansea 3 - 1 Valencia
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