Villarreal vs Betis prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 14, 2026
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In the 5th round of La Liga on September 14, 2026, Villarreal will face Betis. A clash between clubs from last season's group of leading sides.
Villarreal vs Betis team news and expert analysis
The club from the Ceramics Stadium finished fourth and then third in the last two seasons. However, they struggled in the Champions League, which ultimately cost Marcelino his job. His successor, Iñigo Pérez, began with a pair of entertaining draws and a defeat to Alavés. In the latest round, they scored twice against Deportivo but still suffered another defeat, losing 2-3. In the new Champions League campaign, the Spaniards began against Borussia Dortmund and once again suffered the same scoreline in Germany.
The club from Seville finished fifth in La Liga with 60 points in 2025/2026, despite enjoying a decent Europa League campaign and reaching the play-offs. This was enough for them to finally return to the Champions League, where they began with a victory away to Lille. Domestically, they opened the season with a pair of wins and a 2-5 defeat to Levante. They then got their revenge against Real Madrid: this time they kept a clean sheet, scored again and secured a sensational victory.
Mikautadze and company are scoring 1.5 goals per game while conceding two. Pellegrini's side are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per match.
Head to Head matches: Villarreal vs Betis
Of the last eight meetings, half have been won by the Seville side, including the encounter in the spring, while they have suffered two defeats.
The hosts are expected to secure their first victory of the season. However, it seems the visitors are good enough to avoid defeat once again (odds – 1.84).
Villarreal vs Betis: key statistics and trends
- Villarreal have lost three matches in a row and are still without a win this season
- 75% of Villarreal's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Betis have won four of their five matches this season
- 25% of Betis' matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Villarreal vs Betis: Possible starting lineups
Villarreal play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Luiz Júnior - Romero, Renato Veiga, Foyth, Mouriño - Buchanan, Gueye, Comesaña, Pepe - Mikautadze, Moreno
Betis play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Vallés - Firpo, Gómez, Llorente, Ortiz - Fornals, Bernal - Riquelme, Deossa, Antony - Cucho Hernández
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