Real Betis vs Villarreal: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly evenly matched. Real Betis displays solid home form with 56% home wins and an impressive average of 2 goals per match; however, their defense raises some doubts (1.22 goals conceded on average). Villarreal holds a high 3rd position in the table with an excellent overall record (13 wins), but their away form is mixed—despite 63% away wins, the last 5 matches have yielded only 1.2 points on average. A key factor is Villarreal's efficiency (18% shot conversion) despite lower possession (36%), suggesting effective counter-attacking play. Real Betis has the xG advantage in home matches (1.8 vs 1.41), but Villarreal can be dangerous despite having less control of the game. Considering the stats of both teams and their recent form, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this duel between two ambitious sides.
Real Betis vs Villarreal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Real Betis played against Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Real Betis has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Villarreal has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Real Betis scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 1.32. Villarreal scores 2.06 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 63% of Real Betis's games and 50% of Villarreal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 56%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Betis has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.49 per game. Real Betis takes 14.9 shots per game, while Villarreal takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Real Betis leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Villarreal leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Real Betis's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Villarreal, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be incredibly evenly matched. Real Betis displays solid home form with 56% home wins and an impressive average of 2 goals per match; however, their defense raises some doubts (1.22 goals conceded on average). Villarreal holds a high 3rd position in the table with an excellent overall record (13 wins), but their away form is mixed—despite 63% away wins, the last 5 matches have yielded only 1.2 points on average. A key factor is Villarreal's efficiency (18% shot conversion) despite lower possession (36%), suggesting effective counter-attacking play. Real Betis has the xG advantage in home matches (1.8 vs 1.41), but Villarreal can be dangerous despite having less control of the game. Considering the stats of both teams and their recent form, a draw seems the most likely outcome of this duel between two ambitious sides.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Real Betis | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Villarreal is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Real Betis · 2.4 pts / game - Villarreal
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Real Betis · 2.06 goals / game - Villarreal
Villarreal is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Real Betis · 0.94 goals / game - Villarreal
Real Betis scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Villarreal scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Real Betis keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Real Betis
Over / Under - Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Villarreal is 54% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Real Betis · 1.94 pts / game - Villarreal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Betis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Real Betis
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Real Betis | Liga | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 26% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 67% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 82% | ▲ 94% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Real Betis's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Villarreal. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Real Betis vs Villarreal?
The La Liga match finished Real Betis 2:0 Villarreal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Real Betis vs Villarreal?
Real Betis score 1.63 goals per game on average and Villarreal 2.06. The La Liga average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Real Betis's matches and 50% of Villarreal's.
What form are Real Betis and Villarreal in?
Over the last 5 games Real Betis have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Villarreal 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Real Betis vs Villarreal?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.