Villarreal CF vs Real Betis Balompie, La Liga 2023-24 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 Miguel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Garrido Romero (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Guillermo Santiago Sacristan (Spain)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Real Betis Balompie | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jun | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 May | Cadiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Athletic Club | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Villarreal CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jun | Valencia CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | Girona FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | Getafe CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 May | Sevilla FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 May | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–1 | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompie get this one started.
- 5' Villarreal CF are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Real Betis Balompie's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Villarreal CF and Real Betis Balompie are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Against the run of play, Ayoze Perez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 24' Alfonso Pedraza gets the nod from Villarreal CF. He replaces Alberto Moreno and will look to change the dynamic.
- 27' Borja Iglesias is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
- 32' Borja Iglesias is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' The Real Betis Balompie manager makes a substitution. Borja Iglesias departs to be replaced by Willian Jose.
- 51' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Real Betis Balompie backline.
- 56' The 33-year-old Youssouf Sabaly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' Villarreal CF make a change. Santi Comesana trudges off to be replaced by Etienne Capoue on 57 minutes.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luiz Felipe.
- 61' A goal from the Spain international Jorge Cuenca! He fires home on 61 to make it 1-1!
- 66' It looks surprising Real Betis Balompie does not make any changes. Luiz Henrique has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aissa Mandi on 70 minutes.
- 71' Aitor Ruibal gets the nod from Real Betis Balompie. He replaces Isco and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' 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.
- 83' Denis Suarez is replacing Gerard Moreno for the Villarreal CF side.
- 84' It is a substitution in Real Betis Balompie team. Ayoze Perez is replaced by Andres Guardado on 84 minute.
- 88' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Guido Rodriguez.
- 90' It is a substitution in Real Betis Balompie team. Guido Rodriguez is replaced by Paul Akouokou on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Real Betis Balompie to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 18
- 11
- 8
- 10
- 23
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Denis Suarez 83'
- 5
- 20
- 13
-
4
Santi Comesana ↓ Etienne Capoue 57'
- 16
Bench
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↑ 57'
- 9
-
22
Denis Suarez ↑ 83'
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 24'
- 14
- 1
- 2
- 17
- 3
-
15
Jose Morales ↑ 83'
Real Betis Balompie Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Ayoze Perez ↓ Andres Guardado 84'
- 23
-
9
Borja Iglesias ↓ Willian Jose 46'
- 21
-
22
Isco ↓ Aitor Ruibal 71'
- 6
- 19
- 13
-
5
Guido Rodriguez ↓ Paul Akouokou 90'
-
11
Luiz Henrique ↓ Rodri Sanchez 71'
- 20
Bench
-
12
Willian Jose ↑ 46'
- 3
-
18
Andres Guardado ↑ 84'
-
4
Paul Akouokou ↑ 90'
-
24
Aitor Ruibal ↑ 71'
-
17
Rodri Sanchez ↑ 71'
- 16
- 28
- 30
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno | 5 |
| Giovani Lo Celso | 4 |
| Emerson Royal | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Aitor Ruibal | 2 |
| Pau Torres | 2 |
| Alex Baena | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Real Betis Balompie Form
2023-08-13
Villarreal CF
1–2
Real Betis Balompie
W
2023-06-04
Real Betis Balompie
1–1
Valencia CF
D
2023-05-28
Girona FC
1–2
Real Betis Balompie
W
2023-05-24
Real Betis Balompie
0–1
Getafe CF
L
2023-05-21
Sevilla FC
0–0
Real Betis Balompie
D
2023-05-15
Real Betis Balompie
3–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Real Betis Balompie xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompie 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Betis Balompie win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
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 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
70%
Draw or Real Betis Balompie
57%
Villarreal CF or Real Betis Balompie
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Betis Balompie win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Betis Balompie covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Real Betis Balompie keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

