Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Real Betis Balompié 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Alberola Rojas
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Elche CF | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jan | SD Huesca | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Granada CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | FC Barcelona | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Feb | CA Osasuna | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | RC Celta de Vigo | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | SD Huesca | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Real Betis Balompié | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 8 | Points | 16 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 1 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 9 |
| 12 | Conceded | 7 |
| +1 | GD | +2 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 2.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season
Villarreal CF this season
57%
Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompié this season
Real Betis Balompié this season
Villarreal CF are 11th (8 pts). Real Betis Balompié are 3rd (16 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Real Betis Balompié
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Villarreal CF
| Pape Gueye | 3 G | |
| Alberto Moleiro | 2 G | 3 A |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 G | |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 G |
Real Betis Balompié
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | 2 G | |
| Bartra | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Villarreal CF is hosting Real Betis Balompie for another epic battle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Real Betis Balompie started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Betis Balompie that had 353 games and scored 449 goals.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompie are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Dani Parejo is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 43.
- 45' Nabil Fekir makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Real Betis Balompie are in front.
- 50' The 38-year-old Jaume Costa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 52' Emerson Royal is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 55' A moment of madness from Juan Foyth on 55 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
- 60' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Alfonso Pedraza is withdrawn and Pervis Estupinan gets his opportunity.
- 61' Another substitution for Villarreal CF to replace Paco Alcacer by Carlos Bacca on 61 minute.
- 65' What a moment for Gerard Moreno! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 70' Alfonso Pedraza needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 35 Yellow cards this season.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' The Real Betis Balompie manager makes a substitution. Victor Ruiz departs to be replaced by Sidnei.
- 82' Time for substitution for Real Betis Balompie. Aitor Ruibal is replaced by Martin Montoya.
- 83' Another change for Real Betis Balompie made on 83 minute. Loren leaves to be changed by William Carvalho.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Ruben Pena argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' The crowd applauds Moi Gomez as he leaves the pitch. Jaume Costa steps in for Villarreal CF.
- 90' Juan Miranda has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Moi Gomez ↓ Jaume Costa 88'
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Fernando Nino 88'
-
17
Paco Alcacer ↓ Carlos Bacca 61'
- 5
- 24
- 7
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 3
-
32
Alejandro Baena ↓ Dani Raba 61'
Bench
- 25
- 13
- 6
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↑ 61'
-
21
Jaume Costa ↑ 88'
- 47
-
12
Dani Raba ↑ 61'
-
15
Pervis Estupinan ↑ 60'
- 44
-
34
Fernando Nino ↑ 88'
Coach
Unai Emery
Real Betis Balompié Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 8
- 33
- 18
- 23
- 10
- 1
-
16
Loren ↓ William Carvalho 83'
-
6
Victor Ruiz ↓ Sidnei 78'
-
24
Aitor Ruibal ↓ Martin Montoya 82'
- 21
Bench
-
2
Martin Montoya ↑ 82'
- 25
- 7
- 11
- 17
-
12
Sidnei ↑ 78'
-
14
William Carvalho ↑ 83'
- 4
- 15
- 19
- 31
- 28
Coach
Manuel Pellegrini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 6 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 4 |
| Samuel Chukwueze | 2 |
| Emerson Royal | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Aitor Ruibal | 2 |
| Pau Torres | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Real Betis Balompié Form
2021-02-14
Villarreal CF
1–2
Real Betis Balompié
W
2021-02-07
Real Betis Balompié
2–3
FC Barcelona
L
2021-02-01
Real Betis Balompié
1–0
CA Osasuna
W
2021-01-23
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–2
Real Betis Balompié
D
2021-01-20
Real Betis Balompié
2–1
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2021-01-11
SD Huesca
0–2
Real Betis Balompié
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Real Betis Balompié xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompié 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Betis Balompié win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
63%
Draw or Real Betis Balompié
64%
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompié
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Betis Balompié win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Betis Balompié covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.