Get ready for a thrilling encounter as Villarreal goes head-to-head with Real Betis in the La Liga opening round this Sunday.

Both teams had a strong campaign last season, with Villarreal finishing 5th with 64 points and Real Betis closely behind at 6th with 60 points.

Now, both sides are aiming to secure their spots in European competitions once again.

Villarreal’s pre-season started a bit slowly, managing to secure just one victory out of seven friendlies. Their most recent match against Newcastle ended in a disappointing 4-0 loss.

Real Betis faced a similar situation, winning only one of their club friendlies and losing their most recent friendly against Real Sociedad with a 0-1 scoreline.

When it comes to their past clashes, history tells us a compelling story – a 1-1 draw, a 1-0 victory for Real Betis, and a 0-2 win for Villarreal. This indicates that both teams are capable of putting up a fight.

However, Real Betis will be dealing with the absence of some key players, which could impact their performance.

Considering all these factors, our prediction leans towards a victory for Villarreal. The stage is set for an intense showdown, and Villarreal might just have the upper hand in this encounter.

Villarreal have scored 0 goals and conceded 0 goals in their last 5 games.

Real Betis have scored 0 goals and conceded 0 goals in their last 5 games.

The match prediction for the football match between Villarreal and Real Betis in the La Liga uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

We use these advanced statistical models in combination with the most recent news and expert opinions to analyze data and come up with the most accurate predictions possible.