Villarreal CF vs Sevilla FC, La Liga 2021-22 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 Javier Estrada
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Valentin Pizarro
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Sevilla FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 May | Liverpool FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Deportivo Alaves | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | Valencia CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Getafe CF | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | Villarreal CF | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | Cadiz CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Levante UD | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Apr | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Apr | Granada CF | H | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | 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' What a night it is going to be! Villarreal CF welcome Sevilla FC for this crunch clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- 4' Samuel Chukwueze has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 4.
- 5' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samuel Chukwueze on 5 minutes.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Boulaye Dia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' France international Jules Kounde has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan made 241 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Diego Carlos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Villarreal CF have won 555 goals from 407 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Giovani Lo Celso. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' A stunning finish from Jules Kounde — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' The whistle greets Ivan Rakitic as he departs to be replaced by Nemanja Gudelj.
- 64' 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.
- 69' 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.
- 72' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alfonso Pedraza is hanging Francis Coquelin on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' A change in the Villarreal CF ranks — Pervis Estupinan exits the field as Trigueros enters on 73.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for Villarreal CF. Etienne Capoue will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' The Sevilla FC bench stirs into life. Gonzalo Montiel is withdrawn and Jesus Navas gets his opportunity.
- 76' Sevilla FC ring the changes. Gonzalo Montiel has done his job and it is now time for Jesus Navas to step up.
- 81' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 82' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Juan Foyth is replaced by Serge Aurier on 82 minute.
- 85' It is a substitution in Sevilla FC team. Jordan is replaced by Oliver Torres on 85 minute.
- 86' What a strike from Giovani Lo Celso! The score is 2-0.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
8
Juan Foyth ↓ Serge Aurier 82'
- 5
- 19
- 13
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 3
-
12
Pervis Estupinan ↓ Trigueros 72'
-
16
Boulaye Dia ↓ Paco Alcacer 72'
Bench
- 23
- 10
-
25
Serge Aurier ↑ 82'
-
9
Paco Alcacer ↑ 72'
- 22
-
24
Alfonso Pedraza ↑ 72'
- 1
- 2
-
14
Trigueros ↑ 72'
- 20
-
26
Nicolas Jackson ↑ 82'
Coach
Unai Emery
Sevilla FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 23
- 18
-
15
Youssef En-Nesyri ↓ Rafael Mir 75'
- 13
-
10
Ivan Rakitic ↓ Nemanja Gudelj 59'
-
8
Jordan ↓ Oliver Torres 85'
- 24
- 19
- 9
-
2
Gonzalo Montiel ↓ Jesus Navas 75'
Bench
- 3
-
17
Erik Lamela ↑ 76'
-
12
Rafael Mir ↑ 75'
-
16
Jesus Navas ↑ 75'
- 11
- 1
-
6
Nemanja Gudelj ↑ 59'
-
21
Oliver Torres ↑ 85'
- 31
- 36
- 45
Coach
Julen Lopetegui
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.03
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Sevilla FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
75%
Draw or Sevilla FC
50%
Villarreal CF or Sevilla FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Sevilla FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Sevilla FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

