Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
The 31st round of the Spanish championship between Betis and Villarreal will be played on Sunday at the "Benito Villamarín" stadium. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with good chances of success.
Match preview
Manuel Pellegrini's team continues to accumulate points and keep their fans in high spirits. In the last round, Betis delivered a mature and composed performance at the "Camp Nou", managing to snatch a draw against league leaders Barcelona with a score of 1:1. Prior to that, the Andalusians executed a powerful streak with six consecutive victories in La Liga.
All this has allowed the Seville team to burst into the fight for European competitions and secure sixth place, just two wins away from the Champions League zone. Moreover, at their home ground, Betis has gained impressive momentum with four straight victories in La Liga. On Thursday, Betis defeated Jagiellonia 2:0 at home, taking a step towards the Conference League semi-finals.
Villarreal couldn't clinch a victory in the last round, drawing 0:0 at home against Athletic. The Basques, occupying the fourth spot in the table, serve as an important benchmark not only for Betis but also for Villarreal, who also have 48 points.
In the last ten matches in La Liga, Marcelino García's team showed good form, securing five wins, drawing three times, and suffering only two defeats. This result allowed them to surpass Betis on goal difference, maintaining confidence in their battle for top positions.
Probable lineups
- Betis: Adrian Castillo – Nathan, Romain Perraud, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal – Sergi Altimira, João Cardoso, Pablo Fornals, Giovani Lo Celso – Antony Matheus, Cucho Hernández
- Villarreal: Luis Junior – Sergi Cardona, Kiko Femenía, Logan Costa, Juan Foyth – Santi Comesaña, Dani Parejo, Álex Baena – Tajon Buchanan, Ayoze Pérez, Thierno Barry
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Betis defeated Villarreal away with a score of 2:1
- The "Both teams to score" bet has won in the last 4 matches
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won in the last three encounters between these teams
Prediction
In a match between two teams actively fighting for a spot in the upper part of the standings, I bet on Betis. The hosts are in excellent form and undoubtedly deserve to contend for a finish in the Champions League zone. Our bet for the match is "Betis to win with a draw no bet" at odds of 1.75.
