Villarreal vs Sevilla: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 13.05.2026
One of the standout fixtures of La Liga's Matchday 36 will take place this Wednesday at the Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal, where the local side hosts Sevilla. Here's my take on the outcome of this clash: the hosts are on the brink of a historic bronze finish, while the visitors are still nervously glancing over their shoulder at the relegation zone.
Match preview
Villarreal are enjoying a season that is already one for the club's record books: Marcelino's team have pushed right up to third place—a remarkable achievement for a club from a small town. Over their last nine league matches, the Yellow Submarine have lost just once - a 0-1 defeat to Girona - and in their previous outing, they drew 1-1 with a highly motivated Mallorca.
At home, Villarreal have been especially dominant: 14 wins in 17 matches at their fortress, including a run of six consecutive home victories, show this is a side that not only applies pressure but finishes opponents off with ruthless consistency. Marcelino has no significant injury concerns, so expect the strongest possible lineup at La Cerámica, with Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno, and Pedraza starting from the opening whistle.
Sevilla have come alive at the most crucial stage of the season: victories over Espanyol (2-1) and Real Sociedad (1-0) have lifted Luis García's squad to 13th place, giving them a three-point cushion above the drop zone. There was also a memorable home win over Atlético Madrid (2-1), but the key point is that all these surges came at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
On the road, the Nervionenses have been far less convincing, with three defeats from three away games under Luis García underscoring the issue. The coaching staff have settled on a core lineup with Suazo, Salas, Castrín, Carmona, Gudelj, and Agoumé, but defensive lapses remain: Sevilla have kept just one clean sheet in their last ten matches.
Probable lineups
- Villarreal: Tenas, Pedraza, Veiga, Navarro, Mourinho, Moleiro, Parejo, Comesaña, Pepe, Mikautadze, Moreno.
- Sevilla: Vlachodimos, Ángel Carmona, Castrín, Salas, Suazo, Vargas, Gudelj, Agoumé, Ejuke, Maupay, Adams.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Villarreal have won 14 of their 17 home league games and head into this match on a six-game home winning streak.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in five of the last six meetings between Villarreal and Sevilla.
- Sevilla have won their last two La Liga matches, but have lost all three away fixtures under Luis García.
Villarreal have led at halftime in six consecutive home league matches.
The Yellow Submarine have conceded at La Cerámica in eight of their last nine home games after the break.
Marcelino's side have scored 65 goals this season (third-best in the league).
- The Sevilla club have picked up 101 yellow cards—the worst record in the division.
- Both teams have scored in six of the last eight head-to-heads at Villarreal's ground in La Liga.
Prediction
Villarreal look like the side with a clearer structure, better form, and a formidable home advantage. For the hosts, this is more than just another fixture - it's a chance to all but secure third place, so their motivation will be sky-high, matching that of a Sevilla side fighting for survival. The visitors do have the quality to put up a fight and find the net through individual flashes up front, but their poor away form and unstable defense are a dangerous mix against Villarreal's prolific attack at La Cerámica.
