Real Betis vs Villarreal: Preview, Predictions, and Team Lineups

Villarreal prepares to take on Real Betis in a crucial La Liga match on Saturday evening. This encounter will take place in Seville and is significant for both teams’ aspirations in the league.

Current Standings and Recent Form

Villarreal enters this match in third place, eight points behind league leaders Barcelona. They have amassed 41 points from 18 matches, reflecting a strong performance with 13 victories, two draws, and three losses. Villa’s last match saw them triumph over Alaves with a score of 3-1.

On the other hand, Real Betis is positioned sixth in the table. They have gathered 29 points from 19 matches, with a record of seven wins, eight draws, and four losses. After a decent Copa del Rey win against Elche, they have struggled in recent league outings, earning just one point from their last two matches.

Head-to-Head Record

The historical record between these two teams showcases an intense rivalry. Real Betis leads with 19 victories, while Villarreal has secured 18 wins, and there have been 12 draws across their previous 49 meetings. The last encounter this season resulted in a 2-2 draw, but Villarreal prevailed in their most recent clash in Seville, winning 2-1 last season.

Team News

Real Betis will be without Isco, who is recovering from an ankle surgery. They also face potential absences, with Angel Ortiz, Cucho Hernandez, Junior Firpo, and Hector Bellerin listed as injury doubts.

Villarreal has its own challenges, as two players are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Pape Gueye and Ilias Akhomach will not be available for selection. Additionally, Pau Cabanes, Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, and Thiago Fernandez are sidelined due to injuries.

Predicted Lineups

• Real Betis: Valles; Ruibal, Bartra, Gomez, Rodriguez; Fornals, Roca; Antony, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Bakambu
• Villarreal: Luiz Junior; Mourino, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza; Buchanan, Parejo, Comesana, Moleiro; Perez, Mikautadze

Match Prediction

This match promises to be competitive. Given Villarreal’s superior position and recent form, they are likely to edge out Real Betis. A predicted scoreline of 2-1 in favor of Villarreal seems plausible.

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