La Liga 2025-2026: Betis vs Villarreal Prediction
Betis
Home Team
40%
VS
Villarreal
Away Team
34%
Draw: 26%
Over 2.5:
52%
Under 2.5:
48%
Goal:
58%
No Goal:
42%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 20 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41 | 17 | 24 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 41 |
| 4 | Ath Madrid | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 38 |
| 5 | Espanol | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 34 |
| 6 | Betis | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 6 | 29 |
| 7 | Celta | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 | Betis | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 24 |
| 9 | Elche | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| 10 | Vallecano | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 22 |
| 11 | Sociedad | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 21 |
| 12 | Getafe | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 21 |
| 13 | Girona | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 34 | -16 | 21 |
| 14 | Sevilla | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 20 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 19 |
| 16 | Alaves | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 19 |
| 17 | Mallorca | 19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 18 |
| 18 | Valencia | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 31 | -13 | 17 |
| 19 | Levante | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 30 | -9 | 14 |
| 20 | Oviedo | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 28 | -19 | 13 |
Recent Trends
Betis
- Last Match: vs Oviedo (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Real Madrid (Goals: 1 - 5)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Getafe (Goals: 4 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Vallecano (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Barcelona (Goals: 3 - 5)
Villarreal
- Last Match: vs Alaves (Goals: 3 - 1)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Elche (Goals: 3 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Barcelona (Goals: 0 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Getafe (Goals: 2 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Sociedad (Goals: 3 - 2)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Betis
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.39
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.53
# Clean Sheets:
2
Villarreal
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.86
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.67
# Clean Sheets:
1
Key Prediction Insights
The upcoming clash between Betis and Villarreal is poised to be a competitive encounter, with Betis having a slight edge with a 40.0% probability of winning, compared to Villarreal's 34.0% chance. The likelihood of a draw stands at 26.0%. Given both teams' attacking capabilities, there is a 52.0% chance that the match will see over 2.5 goals. Currently, Villarreal is in 3rd place, while Betis is in 6th in the La Liga standings, indicating a battle between two top-half teams.
Match Analysis
Betis has shown a mixed bag of results in their last three matches. After a commendable 4-0 victory against Getafe at home, they faced a heavy defeat to Real Madrid, conceding five goals. However, they managed to hold Oviedo to a 1-1 draw on the road. Their recent performance highlights both their scoring potential and defensive vulnerabilities. On average, Betis has scored 2.2 goals per game in their last five matches, matching their expected goals of 2.388, while conceding 1.6 goals on average.
Villarreal, on the other hand, has maintained a solid form, securing wins against Alaves and Elche with identical 3-1 scorelines. Their only setback was a home defeat to the formidable Barcelona. Villarreal's attacking prowess is evident with their average of 2.2 goals per game, though they have a slightly lower expected goals figure of 1.864. Defensively, they have been somewhat porous, conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Final Prediction
Betis's home advantage and their recent attacking form might give them a slight edge in this matchup. The key factor to watch will be whether Betis can maintain their attacking efficiency while shoring up their defense against a Villarreal team capable of capitalizing on defensive lapses. Fans can expect an engaging and potentially high-scoring encounter.