Villarreal vs Real Betis Preview: Predictions Lineups and Team News
Villarreal gears up to host Real Betis on Saturday evening at the Estadio de la Ceramica, seeking redemption in their La Liga campaign. Currently, Villarreal holds third place in the standings, trailing leaders Real Madrid by five points. Real Betis, a close contender, occupies fourth place, just one point behind Villarreal.
Match Preview: Villarreal vs Real Betis
Before the October international break, Villarreal endured a 3-1 loss to Real Madrid. With five wins, one draw, and two losses from eight matches, Villarreal stands determined to secure a top-four finish this season. The team has also been actively participating in the 2025-26 Champions League, struggling with one point from their initial games against Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus.
Villarreal’s recent form includes victories in three of their last four La Liga encounters, alongside a significant win against Real Betis last April. Historically, Villarreal has triumphed in 18 matches against Real Betis, who have claimed 19 wins in prior meetings.
Real Betis on a Winning Streak
Having clinched a 2-1 victory over Espanyol prior to the international break, Real Betis rides on momentum with four wins from their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent league victories against Real Sociedad, Osasuna, and Espanyol position them well in the La Liga standings.
Real Betis’s Europa League campaign started positively, with the team gathering four points from their initial two matches. The team aims for a fourth consecutive league win as they face Villarreal, before shifting focus back to their upcoming Europa League clash against Genk.
Team News and Lineups
| Villarreal | Real Betis |
|---|---|
| Santiago Mourino (suspension) | Isco (injury) |
| Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth, Pau Cabanes (injuries) | Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Nelson Deossa, Sofyan Amrabat (doubts) |
| Georges Mikautadze set to feature | Cucho Hernandez in the lineup |
| Potentially missing Ayoze Perez, Gerard Moreno | Antony, Giovani Lo Celso to start |
Villarreal’s possible lineup includes Tenas; Navarro, Veiga, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Mikautadze, and Pepe. Real Betis might field Lopez; Bellerin, Natan, Gomez, Rodriguez; Roca, Fornals; Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli; and Hernandez.
Match Prediction
While Villarreal enjoys the home advantage, the absence of key players might influence the result. Real Betis, in excellent form, is expected to challenge strongly. Our prediction: Villarreal 1-1 Real Betis.
