Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompié, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Antonio Monter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | Elche CF | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | RCD Mallorca | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Atalanta BC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | Ferencvárosi TC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | CA Osasuna | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Sep | Celtic FC | H | 4–3 | 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' Three points are at stake. Villarreal CF host Real Betis Balompié — let the battle begin!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' German Pezzella, a Argentina defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Villarreal CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Real Betis Balompié's shape.
- 20' Real Betis Balompié seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Real Betis Balompié come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' Etienne Capoue has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 48 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' A moment of madness from Nabil Fekir on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Real Betis Balompie will be frustrated.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Poor challenge from Juanmi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dani Parejo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Villarreal CF.
- 46' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Francis Coquelin is replaced by Alberto Moreno.
- 46' The Netherlands Arnaut Danjuma breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-0!
- 47' What a moment for Arnaut Danjuma! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Etienne Capoue was booked on 56.
- 57' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Moi Gomez on, Trigueros off on 57 minutes.
- 58' Another change for Real Betis Balompie made on 58 minute. Juan Miranda leaves to be changed by Alex Moreno.
- 62' Poor challenge from Pau Torres. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Pau Torres is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' Geronimo Rulli has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Arnaut Danjuma makes it 3-0.
- 72' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Edgar Gonzalez.
- 72' The crowd applauds Willian Jose as he leaves the pitch. Victor Camarasa steps in for Real Betis Balompie.
- 73' Borja Iglesias gets the nod from Real Betis Balompie. He replaces William Carvalho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Villarreal CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Real Betis Balompie. Guido Rodriguez will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Villarreal CF make a change. Yeremi Pino trudges off to be replaced by Ruben Pena on 83 minutes.
- 88' Real Betis Balompié are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Iborra. He replaces Etienne Capoue on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Villarreal CF players.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↓ Iborra 90'
- 8
- 5
- 19
- 13
- 22
- 14
- 4
- 12
-
21
Yeremi Pino ↓ Ruben Pena 83'
Bench
-
23
Moi Gomez ↑ 57'
-
10
Iborra ↑ 90'
-
18
Alberto Moreno ↑ 46'
- 24
- 1
- 2
-
20
Ruben Pena ↑ 83'
- 28
-
–
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 90'
Coach
Unai Emery
Real Betis Balompié Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 8
- 7
-
12
Willian Jose ↓ Victor Camarasa 72'
-
33
Juan Miranda ↓ Alex Moreno 58'
- 14
- 3
- 16
- 13
-
24
Aitor Ruibal ↓ Rodri 58'
- 21
Bench
- 2
- 25
-
22
Victor Camarasa ↑ 72'
-
9
Borja Iglesias ↑ 72'
- 18
-
11
Tello ↑ 46'
- 17
- 5
- 4
-
15
Alex Moreno ↑ 58'
- 20
-
28
Rodri ↑ 58'
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
2021-10-03
Villarreal CF
2–0
Real Betis Balompié
L
2021-09-30
Ferencvárosi TC
1–3
Real Betis Balompié
W
2021-09-26
Real Betis Balompié
2–0
Getafe CF
W
2021-09-23
CA Osasuna
1–3
Real Betis Balompié
W
2021-09-19
Real Betis Balompié
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2021-09-16
Real Betis Balompié
4–3
Celtic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.78
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Real Betis Balompié xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Real Betis Balompié
50%
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompié
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Betis Balompié covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

