Our Real Betis vs Villarreal Prediction: 2-2
Real Betis vs Villarreal in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Real Betis vs Villarreal prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Real Betis's Last Match – Real Betis vs Elche
Real Betis will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Spain Copa del Rey victory over Elche, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Real Betis recorded 38% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Betis | 38% | 8 (3) | 0.96 | 36 |
 Elche | 62% | 8 (4) | 1.54 | 50 |
Villarreal's Last Match – Villarreal vs CD Alaves
Villarreal will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 Spain La Liga victory over CD Alaves on January 10. In that match, Villarreal had 44% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villarreal | 44% | 9 (4) | 1.48 | 30 |
 CD Alaves | 56% | 12 (5) | 0.78 | 47 |
Real Betis vs Villarreal Stats
Key Stats
| Real Betis | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Real Betis are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Villarreal average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Real Betis 22-14
Villarreal 17-17
What are the odds for this match?
Real Betis to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.5
Villarreal to win: @2.625
Lineups
Real Betis (4-3-3) : Alvaro Valles, Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, Diego Gomez, Sergi Altimira, Giovani Lo Celso, Marc Roca, Antony, Chimy Avila, Pablo Fornals
Villarreal (4-4-2) : Luiz Junior, Pau Navarro, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Tajon Buchanan, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesana, Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze
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