Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompie, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompie — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Real Betis Balompie 38 games · 60 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Real Betis Balompie | 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 Balompie | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 72 | Points | 60 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 22 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 15 / 15 / 8 |
| 72 | Scored | 59 |
| 46 | Conceded | 48 |
| +26 | GD | +11 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.58 |
| 58% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Real Betis Balompie are 5th (60 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompie — let the football do the talking.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Real Betis Balompie is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Real Betis Balompie's compact .
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Villarreal CF are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Real Betis Balompie's shape.
- 25' 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.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Betis Balompie that had 349 games and scored 444 goals.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Unai Emery might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Villarreal CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Poor challenge from Dani Parejo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' GOAL! Nabil Fekir fires home to make it 0-1!
- 50' Real Betis Balompie have won 444 goals from 349 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 52' A goal from the Brazil international Emerson Royal! He fires home on 52 to make it 0-2!
- 55' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Foyth argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Pervis Estupinan. He replaces Alfonso Pedraza on 60 minute.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Bacca. He replaces Paco Alcacer on 61 minute.
- 65' Gerard Moreno has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 70' Martin Montoya needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 75' 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.
- 78' Sidnei has so much to prove this time. He replaces Victor Ruiz on 78 minute.
- 82' The Real Betis Balompie bench stirs into life. Aitor Ruibal is withdrawn and Martin Montoya gets his opportunity.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for William Carvalho. He replaces Loren on 83 minute.
- 84' Ruben Pena is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 88' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Moi Gomez exits the field as Jaume Costa enters on 88.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Juan Miranda.
- 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 Balompie 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 | 5 |
| 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 Balompie Form
2021-02-14
Villarreal CF
1–2
Real Betis Balompie
W
2021-02-07
Real Betis Balompie
2–3
FC Barcelona
L
2021-02-01
Real Betis Balompie
1–0
CA Osasuna
W
2021-01-23
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
2–2
Real Betis Balompie
D
2021-01-20
Real Betis Balompie
2–1
RC Celta de Vigo
W
2021-01-11
SD Huesca
0–2
Real Betis Balompie
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Real Betis Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompie 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Betis Balompie win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
68%
Draw or Real Betis Balompie
58%
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompie
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Betis Balompie win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Betis Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Real Betis Balompie keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

