Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2020-21
Villarreal CF
4 – 0
Full Time
Sevilla FC
Sun 16 May 2021 · 16:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Diego Carlos
Y 51' Marcos Acuna
R 52' Diego Carlos

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Teodoro Sobrino
  • Referee Guillermo Cuadra
  • Referee Juan Lopez
  • Referee Jorge Bueno
  • Referee Miguel Domato Pedreira
  • Referee Jaime Latre

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

8
5
5
Villarreal CF 18 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sevilla FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-16 Villarreal CF 4–0 Sevilla FC 2020-12-29 Sevilla FC 2–0 Villarreal CF 2020-06-22 Villarreal CF 2–2 Sevilla FC 2019-12-15 Sevilla FC 1–2 Villarreal CF 2019-02-17 Villarreal CF 3–0 Sevilla FC

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May Sevilla FC H 4–0 W
13 May Real Valladolid CF A 2–0 W
09 May RC Celta de Vigo H 2–4 L
06 May Arsenal FC A 0–0 D
02 May Getafe CF H 1–0 W
29 Apr Arsenal FC H 2–1 W
Sevilla FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May Villarreal CF A 0–4 L
12 May Valencia CF H 1–0 W
09 May Real Madrid CF A 2–2 D
03 May Athletic Club H 0–1 L
25 Apr Granada CF H 2–1 W
21 Apr Levante UD A 1–0 W

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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Sevilla FC are 15th (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC is underway.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pau Torres suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sevilla FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 25' The travelling Sevilla FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Sevilla FC player. Diego Carlos gets a Yellow card.
  • 33' Carlos Bacca adds to his 0 season tally! Villarreal CF lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 34' Magnificent from Carlos Bacca! That is 21 goals in 407 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 39' Villarreal CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sevilla FC backline.
  • 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 47' GOAL! Carlos Bacca fires home to make it 3-0!
  • 51' Marcos Acuna has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 52' The referee shows Sevilla FC player a Red card on 52.
  • 57' Sevilla FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 58' The supporters are chanting for Youssef En-Nesyri. He replaces Luuk de Jong on 58 minute.
  • 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 66' GOAL! Gerard Moreno scores on 66.
  • 67' Villarreal CF make a change. Yeremi Pino trudges off to be replaced by Dani Raba on 67 minutes.
  • 69' Oscar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Suso at the 69 minute mark.
  • 74' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ramiro Funes Mori is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sevilla FC.
  • 78' Franco Vazquez gets the nod from Sevilla FC. He replaces Lucas Ocampos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Carlos Bacca does the damage! The net is bulging and Villarreal CF surge ahead!
  • 81' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Gerard Moreno departs to be replaced by Alejandro Baena.
  • 82' The Villarreal CF bench stirs into life. Alberto Moreno is withdrawn and Jaume Costa gets his opportunity.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sevilla FC.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

Sevilla FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Julen Lopetegui

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Youssef En-Nesyri 4
Carlos Bacca 4
Pau Torres 3
Pape Gueye 2
Lucas Ocampos 2
Kike Salas 2
Alexander Sorloth 2
Gerard Moreno 2

Head to Head

2021-05-16 Villarreal CF 4–0 Sevilla FC 2020-12-29 Sevilla FC 2–0 Villarreal CF 2020-06-22 Villarreal CF 2–2 Sevilla FC 2019-12-15 Sevilla FC 1–2 Villarreal CF 2019-02-17 Villarreal CF 3–0 Sevilla FC

Villarreal CF Form

2021-05-16 Villarreal CF 4–0 Sevilla FC W 2021-05-13 Real Valladolid CF 0–2 Villarreal CF W 2021-05-09 Villarreal CF 2–4 RC Celta de Vigo L 2021-05-06 Arsenal FC 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2021-05-02 Villarreal CF 1–0 Getafe CF W 2021-04-29 Villarreal CF 2–1 Arsenal FC W

Sevilla FC Form

2021-05-16 Villarreal CF 4–0 Sevilla FC L 2021-05-12 Sevilla FC 1–0 Valencia CF W 2021-05-09 Real Madrid CF 2–2 Sevilla FC D 2021-05-03 Sevilla FC 0–1 Athletic Club L 2021-04-25 Sevilla FC 2–1 Granada CF W 2021-04-21 Levante UD 0–1 Sevilla FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.52 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Sevilla FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Villarreal CF to win 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF65% Draw20% Sevilla FC15%
Actual: Villarreal CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
84%
Draw or Sevilla FC
35%
Villarreal CF or Sevilla FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF50% Draw37% Sevilla FC13%
Actual: Villarreal CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.7%
4 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
4%
3 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Sevilla FC covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 21% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 9% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.