Villarreal are still without a win, while Real Betis have hit form: Villarreal vs Real Betis prediction
The La Liga fifth-round match between Villarreal and Real Betis will take place on 14 September at La Cerámica. The hosts are yet to win an official match under Iñigo Pérez, while the visitors head into the fixture after two consecutive victories.
Villarreal: five matches without a win
Iñigo Pérez's side began the league campaign with 2-2 draws against Racing and Atletico Madrid before losing 1-0 to Alaves and 3-2 to Deportivo. During the week, Villarreal also suffered a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.
The new coach therefore remains without a victory. Villarreal will now look to take advantage of a more favourable run of fixtures at home and end their poor streak before the upcoming rounds.
Real Betis: victories over Real Madrid and Lille
Manuel Pellegrini's side have won three of their opening four La Liga matches, including a 1-0 home victory over Real Madrid. Their only major setback was a 5-2 defeat to Levante.
Betis continued their strong run in the Champions League by beating Lille 3-2 away from home. Marc Bartra scored twice, while Troy Parrott netted the winner after also scoring against Real Madrid.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Villarreal have not won any of their five competitive matches this season.
- Betis have won four of their first five competitive matches.
- Betis are unbeaten in their last four away matches against Villarreal.
The hosts could finally get a result: Villarreal vs Real Betis prediction
Betis look more confident at the moment and arrive after two impressive victories, but Villarreal are capable of matching them at home. Pérez has also never lost to Betis as a coach.
The hosts have enough attacking quality to respond to the visitors' goal threat. In what should be a tight contest, a share of the points looks the most likely outcome.
