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Sevilla FC vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Sat 4 Dec 2021 · 13:00 UTC Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan HT 45' · FT 45'
Ivan Rakitic 45' Y
Rafael Mir 58' Y
Y 61' Albiol
Y 90' Boulaye Dia

Overview

Match Preview

Sevilla FC vs Villarreal CFLa Liga at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Juan Carlos Yuste
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Manuel Perez
  • Referee Miguel Ortiz

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec Villarreal CF H 1–0 W
28 Nov Real Madrid CF A 1–2 L
23 Nov VfL Wolfsburg H 2–0 W
20 Nov Deportivo Alavés H 2–2 D
07 Nov Real Betis Balompié A 2–0 W
02 Nov Lille OSC H 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Dec Sevilla FC A 0–1 L
27 Nov FC Barcelona H 1–3 L
23 Nov Manchester United FC H 0–2 L
20 Nov RC Celta de Vigo A 1–1 D
07 Nov Getafe CF H 1–0 W
02 Nov BSC Young Boys H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Sevilla FC Villarreal CF
#5 Position #11
3 Points 0
1 Played 0
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 0
1 Conceded 0
+1 GD +0
3.00 PPG
100% Win %

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sevilla FC are 5th (3 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sevilla FC
0-15
/1
16-30
/
31-45
/
46-60
1/
61-75
/
76+
1/
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Sevilla FC have kicked off against Villarreal CF. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Sevilla FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Sevilla FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
  • 16' Lucas Ocampos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 16 minutes.
  • 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Pau Torres, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alejandro Gomez made 525 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 41' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 45' Ivan Rakitic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Moi Gomez exits the field as Gerard Moreno enters on 46.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 56' The 34-year-old Geronimo Rulli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Sevilla FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Delaney is hanging Ivan Rakitic on the field on 57 minute.
  • 58' Controversy at the stadium! Rafael Mir argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 61' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Albiol.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Villarreal CFBoulaye Dia on, Trigueros off on 62 minutes.
  • 63' The Sevilla FC bench stirs into life. Marcos Acuna is withdrawn and Ludwig Augustinsson gets his opportunity.
  • 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 73' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Yeremi Pino exits the field as Samuel Chukwueze enters on 73.
  • 78' Sevilla FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' Oliver Torres is replacing Lucas Ocampos for the Sevilla FC side.
  • 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Boulaye Dia will be fuming at that decision.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Sevilla FC take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.64 Sevilla FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sevilla FC38% Draw40% Villarreal CF22%
Actual: Sevilla FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 65%
35%
± 1.5 33%
67%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Sevilla FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Villarreal CF
62%
Sevilla FC or Villarreal CF
60%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sevilla FC17% Draw70% Villarreal CF13%
Actual: Sevilla FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 1
3.5%
1 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
1.2%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 1
0.8%
0 – 3
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Sevilla FC

Handicap Sevilla FC covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 22% 69%
-0.5 31% 69%
+0.5 78% 22%
+1 78% 17% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
60%
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
53%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.