La Liga 2025-2026: Villarreal vs Betis Prediction

Villarreal

Home Team
54%
VS

Betis

Away Team
23%
Draw: 23%
Over 2.5: 57%
Under 2.5: 43%
Goal: 58%
No Goal: 42%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Real Madrid 8 7 0 1 19 9 10 21
2 Barcelona 8 6 1 1 22 9 13 19
3 Villarreal 8 5 1 2 14 8 6 16
4 Betis 8 4 3 1 13 8 5 15
5 Ath Madrid 8 3 4 1 15 10 5 13
6 Sevilla 8 4 1 3 15 11 4 13
7 Elche 8 3 4 1 11 9 2 13
8 Betis 8 4 1 3 9 9 0 13
9 Espanol 8 3 3 2 11 11 0 12
10 Alaves 8 3 2 3 9 8 1 11
11 Getafe 8 3 2 3 9 11 -2 11
12 Osasuna 8 3 1 4 7 8 -1 10
13 Levante 8 2 2 4 13 14 -1 8
14 Vallecano 8 2 2 4 8 10 -2 8
15 Valencia 8 2 2 4 10 14 -4 8
16 Celta 8 0 6 2 7 10 -3 6
17 Oviedo 8 2 0 6 4 14 -10 6
18 Girona 8 1 3 4 5 17 -12 6
19 Sociedad 8 1 2 5 7 12 -5 5
20 Mallorca 8 1 2 5 7 13 -6 5

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Villarreal

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.75
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.13
# Clean Sheets: 1

Betis

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.49
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.25
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Villarreal is favored to win against Betis with a 54.0% probability, as they hold a slight edge in their upcoming La Liga clash. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with a 57.0% probability of over 2.5 goals. Villarreal currently sits in 3rd place in the league standings, while Betis is not far behind in 4th place, hinting at a closely contested encounter.

Match Analysis

Both Villarreal and Betis come into this fixture with strong recent performances. Villarreal has won two of their last three matches, including a solid victory at home against Athletic Bilbao and a hard-fought win on the road against Sevilla. Their only setback was a loss to league leaders Real Madrid. Villarreal’s attacking prowess is evident, with an impressive average of 2.5 goals scored over their previous five matches, while their defense has been tight, conceding an average of just 0.25 goals. Betis, on the other hand, is on a three-game winning streak, having triumphed against Espanol, Osasuna, and Sociedad. They have shown resilience in both home and away fixtures, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game and maintaining a decent defensive record. However, their defense has a slightly higher average in terms of goals conceded compared to Villarreal, which could be a decisive factor in this matchup.

Final Prediction

Villarreal's edge comes from their potent attack and solid defensive capabilities, which have been consistently demonstrated in their recent performances. Their ability to score and maintain clean sheets gives them a significant advantage. Fans should keep an eye on Villarreal's attacking duo, as their ability to break down defenses could be key in securing victory in this crucial La Liga clash.