Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompie, La Liga 2021-22 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 Jose Sanchez
- Referee Raul Cabanero
- Referee Pablo Gonzalez
- Referee Jose Gallego
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Antonio Monter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | 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 | Ferencvarosi 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 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio de la Ceramica!
- 5' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Betis Balompie backline.
- 10' Villarreal CF 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.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Trigueros has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 33' Nabil Fekir was booked on 33.
- 38' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Juanmi.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Alberto Moreno is ready to make an impact after coming on for Francis Coquelin at the 46 minute mark.
- 46' Magnificent from Arnaut Danjuma! That is 53 goals in 351 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 47' A stunning finish from Arnaut Danjuma — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' Real Betis Balompie fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Etienne Capoue gets a Yellow card.
- 57' The whistle greets Trigueros as he departs to be replaced by Moi Gomez.
- 58' Another change for Real Betis Balompie made on 58 minute. Juan Miranda leaves to be changed by Alex Moreno.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Pau Torres is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 62.
- 63' The referee has no hesitation. Pau Torres is booked for Villarreal CF — Yellow card on 63.
- 68' Villarreal CF have won 555 goals from 407 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' A goal from the Netherlands international Arnaut Danjuma! He fires home on 69 to make it 3-0!
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Edgar Gonzalez on 72 minutes.
- 72' Willian Jose makes way for Victor Camarasa at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Betis Balompie.
- 73' It is a substitution in Real Betis Balompie team. William Carvalho is replaced by Borja Iglesias on 73 minute.
- 78' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompie are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Guido Rodriguez.
- 83' Ruben Pena has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yeremi Pino on 83 minute.
- 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Iborra comes on to replace Etienne Capoue.
- 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 Balompie 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 | 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
2021-10-03
Villarreal CF
2–0
Real Betis Balompie
L
2021-09-30
Ferencvarosi TC
1–3
Real Betis Balompie
W
2021-09-26
Real Betis Balompie
2–0
Getafe CF
W
2021-09-23
CA Osasuna
1–3
Real Betis Balompie
W
2021-09-19
Real Betis Balompie
2–2
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
2021-09-16
Real Betis Balompie
4–3
Celtic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.1
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Real Betis Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
78%
Draw or Real Betis Balompie
45%
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompie
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Betis Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 21% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Real Betis Balompie keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

