The Matchday 31 clash in La Liga between Betis and Villarreal will take place on April 13 at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville. Betis vs. Villarreal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Betis
Manuel Pellegrini's side continues to delight their fans. In their last league match, playing away, the team managed to snatch a draw against the Primera leaders, Barcelona (1-1). Prior to this encounter, the Sevillians had secured six consecutive victories in La Liga. Thanks to this unbeaten streak, the club climbed to sixth place in the standings and is now just six points away from the Champions League zone.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Betis's last 6 games in the Primera.
- At least three goals were scored in 7 of the club's last 9 league matches.
- Sevilla has four consecutive home wins in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-4-2)
Adrian Castillo – Nathan, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal – Sergi Altimira, Joao Cardoso, Pablo Fornals, Giovani Lo Celso – Antonio Mateus, Cucho Hernandez.
Villarreal
The Valencians also drew in the last round, sharing points at home with Athletic (0-0). The Basques are currently fourth in the table and are a benchmark not only for Betis but also for Villarreal (both teams have 48 points). Notably, in the last ten La Liga matches, Marcelino Garcia's side secured five wins, with three draws, losing only twice. The club is currently above Sevilla in the standings due to a better goal difference.
- In Villarreal's last seven league matches, more than three goals were not scored.
- Only one goal was scored in the club's last five second halves in La Liga.
- The Valencians have conceded in 15 of their last 16 away matches in the Primera.
Predicted lineup for Villarreal (4-3-3)
Luis Junior – Sergi Cardona, Kiko Femenia, Logan Costa, Juan Foyth – Santi Comesaña, Daniel Parejo, Alex Baena – Tajon Buchanan, Ayoze Perez, Tierno Barry.
Midfielder Pape Gueye is out due to suspension.
Referee
Juan Luis Pulido Santana (Spain)
Matches – 11 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 57;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 45%.
Match Prediction: Betis vs. Villarreal
In a clash between two clubs vying for at least fifth place in the standings, I favor the Sevillians. The hosts of the upcoming match are in excellent form and are justifiably aiming for a top-four finish. In the current championship, the Sevillians have already played eight matches against opponents in the top six, suffering only one defeat, which occurred away against Real Madrid (3 wins and 4 draws).
Meanwhile, the Valencians struggle against clubs in the top six. In eight encounters in the current La Liga, the team has not secured a single win against these opponents (3 draws and 5 losses). Additionally, Betis has not lost in five consecutive home matches in the Primera (4 wins and 1 draw). The Sevillians also won in the first round against the Valencians on their turf, 2-1.
My prediction: Betis with a handicap (0)
