Villarreal vs Real Betis: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Villarreal will face Real Betis in a crucial La Liga match at Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday evening. This game is particularly significant as both teams are in contention for a top-four finish in the league.
Match Preview: Villarreal vs Real Betis
Villarreal currently holds third place in the La Liga standings, trailing leaders Real Madrid by five points. They have garnered a total of 16 points from eight matches, with a record of five wins, one draw, and two losses. They are looking to bounce back from a recent 3-1 defeat against Real Madrid.
The Yellow Submarine has been performing well in La Liga, securing three victories in their last four matches. In their previous encounter with Real Betis, they claimed a 2-1 victory in April. Historically, Villarreal has won 18 out of 48 matches against Real Betis.
Real Betis sits in fourth place, just one point behind Villarreal. They have won four of their last five matches, including their recent 2-1 win over Espanyol. Manager Manuel Pellegrini’s squad aims to disrupt Villarreal’s top-four aspirations while building on their strong start to the season.
Current Form
- Villarreal’s Last Five Matches: DLWWWL
- Real Betis’ Last Five Matches: DLDWWW
Team News
Villarreal will be missing defender Santiago Mourino due to a suspension and have several injury concerns, including Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth, and Pau Cabanes. Gerard Moreno and Ayoze Perez are also doubtful for the match.
In contrast, Real Betis will miss Isco due to a broken leg. Defender Marc Bartra and midfielders Diego Llorente, Nelson Deossa, and Sofyan Amrabat are also doubtful. Forward Cucho Hernandez, who has scored four goals this season, is expected to play a crucial role in their attack.
Potential Lineups
| Villarreal | Real Betis |
|---|---|
| Tenas; Navarro, Veiga, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Mikautadze, Pepe | Lopez; Bellerin, Natan, Gomez, Rodriguez; Roca, Fornals; Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli; Hernandez |
Predictions
With Villarreal hosting the match, they are slight favorites. However, the absence of key players may hinder their performance. In contrast, Real Betis has shown strong form and will be eager to secure a point or more. Our prediction is a 1-1 draw as both teams vie for crucial points in their La Liga campaigns.
