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
Key match information
Real Betis play Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The match date is 17 January 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Real Betis: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Villarreal: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Real Betis scores 1.55 and concedes 1.26 goals per match. Villarreal scores 1.89 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Real Betis 68%, Villarreal 63%. Over 2.5: Real Betis 53%, Villarreal 58%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Real Betis has higher xG: 1.55 vs 1.36. Real Betis: 14.2 shots per match, Villarreal: 12.0.
Match halves
Real Betis: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.87. Villarreal: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.87.
Goals by minute
Real Betis: 61-75 (12 goals). Villarreal: 31-45+ (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Real Betis is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Real Betis · 1.4 pts / match - 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.55 goals / match - Real Betis · 1.89 goals / match - Villarreal
Real Betis scores in 89% of matches (34 of 38 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 21% (8 of 38 matches).
Villarreal scores in 84% of matches (32 of 38 matches), while Real Betis keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Real Betis
Over / Under — Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Real Betis · 1.76 pts / match - Villarreal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Real Betis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (18 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Real Betis
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.82 | 2.69 | ▲ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 57% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 70% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 82% | ▲ 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Real Betis 0 - 1 - 0 Villarreal. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 1.55 goals per game on average and Villarreal 1.89. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Real Betis's matches and 63% of Villarreal's.
What form are Real Betis and Villarreal in?
Over the last 5 games Real Betis have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Villarreal 2-1-2 (1.40 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.