Villarreal vs Real Betis prediction and betting tips on December 15, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 15, 2024, the 17th round of La Liga will feature Villarreal hosting Real Betis. The home side aims to secure fourth place, facing a seasoned and ambitious opponent enduring a challenging season.
Our Prediction for the Match: Villarreal vs Real Betis
Last season, the two teams competed for seventh place in La Liga, with Real Betis outperforming Villarreal by four points to claim the final European qualification spot.
As a result, the Verdiblancos qualified for the UEFA Europa Conference League, where they excelled in the qualifiers, defeating Kryvbas. However, their form in the group stage has been inconsistent. Despite a 1-0 away win over Petrocub, their progression to the playoffs is far from assured. In La Liga, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have struggled, with as many losses as wins, particularly in late autumn and early winter. Still, they managed a last-minute 2-2 draw with Barcelona in the previous round.
Under Marcelino, Villarreal started the season strongly despite summer departures of key players. However, they ended autumn with two draws (allowing Girona to come back from 0-2, though they themselves staged a comeback against Osasuna) and a shock Copa del Rey exit to minnows Pontevedra. The winter began with a 0-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao.
The Yellow Submarine scores nearly two goals per match in La Liga but concedes over 1.6. Meanwhile, Real Betis has a negative goal difference, scoring slightly over one goal per game and conceding 1.2.
Key Statistics and Trends: Villarreal vs Real Betis
- Villarreal is winless in their last four matches.
- Betis has won two of their last three games.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 2-1 in favor of Betis (7 times).
- Villarreal scores 33% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Betis scores 33% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
- Real Betis has conceded in each of their last 9 matches.
- Villarreal wins the first half in 33% of their games, while Betis does so in 34%.
Probable Lineups: Villarreal vs Real Betis
Villarreal (predicted lineup): Conde – Cardona, Costa, Albiol, Femenía – Álex Baena, Parejo, Comesaña, Pino – Gueye, Barry
Real Betis (predicted lineup): Rui Silva – Pezzella, Llorente, Bartra, Sabaly – Altimira, Guirao, Ez Abde, Lo Celso, Rodríguez – Roque
Head-to-Head Matches: Villarreal vs Real Betis
The Verdiblancos avoided defeat in three consecutive meetings, but Villarreal triumphed in Sevilla last March.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Villarreal vs Real Betis
Villarreal may be favorites, but their recent form doesn’t show significant superiority over Real Betis. Our pick: Betis with a +1 goal handicap (odds – 1.6).
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