Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Sevilla FC 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alfonso Alvarez
- Referee Jose Gonzalez
- Referee Ignacio Rubio
- Referee Ruben Becerril
- Referee Gorka Mazo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Sevilla FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Real Valladolid CF | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Valencia CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Villarreal CF | A | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Feb | SD Eibar | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Feb | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Jan | Levante UD | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Sevilla FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #15 |
| 72 | Points | 43 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 22 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 19 |
| 72 | Scored | 46 |
| 46 | Conceded | 60 |
| +26 | GD | -14 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 1.13 |
| 58% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Sevilla FC are 15th (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio de la Ceramica that hosts another battle between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC.
- 5' The 37-year-old Sergio Asenjo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sevilla FC backline.
- 12' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Karl Toko Ekambi.
- 17' Sevilla FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Alvaro Gonzalez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 20 minutes.
- 24' Time for substitution for Villarreal CF. Daniele Bonera is replaced by Ramiro Funes Mori.
- 29' Mario Gaspar is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Villarreal CF tonight.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their trying to find a way past Sevilla FC's compact .
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Villarreal CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Against the run of play, Karl Toko Ekambi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Fresh legs for Sevilla FC! Pablo Sarabia comes on to replace Franco Vazquez.
- 46' Karl Toko Ekambi makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Villarreal CF are in front.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 52' Alvaro Gonzalez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Sevilla FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Roque Mesa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' Sergio Escudero is replacing Simon Kjaer for the Sevilla FC side.
- 67' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Carlos Bacca departs to be replaced by Pablo Fornals.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Mario Gaspar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 76' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Manu Morlanes comes on to replace Santiago Caseres.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ramiro Funes Mori on 81 minutes.
- 86' GOAL! Alfonso Pedraza fires home to make it 4-0!
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Villarreal CF take all three points.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 16
-
9
Carlos Bacca ↓ Pablo Fornals 67'
- 19
- 17
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 23
- 3
- 5
Bench
-
4
Ramiro Funes Mori ↑ 24'
- 7
- 13
- 11
-
8
Pablo Fornals ↑ 67'
-
28
Manu Morlanes ↑ 76'
- 30
Coach
Javier Calleja
Sevilla FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 16
-
4
Simon Kjaer ↓ Sergio Escudero 64'
-
22
Franco Vazquez ↓ Pablo Sarabia 46'
- 7
- 12
- 5
- 1
- 21
- 3
- 19
Bench
- 25
-
9
Wissam Ben Yedder ↑ 46'
-
17
Pablo Sarabia ↑ 46'
-
18
Sergio Escudero ↑ 64'
- 13
- 23
- 20
Coach
Pablo Machin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Youssef En-Nesyri | 4 |
| Carlos Bacca | 4 |
| Pau Torres | 3 |
| Gerard Moreno | 2 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 2 |
| Munir El Haddadi | 2 |
| Pape Gueye | 2 |
| Lucas Ocampos | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Sevilla FC xG
I would bet for:
Villarreal CF to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
86%
Draw or Sevilla FC
35%
Villarreal CF or Sevilla FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Villarreal CF win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
4 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.3%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Sevilla FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 23% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.