Real Betis vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Real Betis vs Villarreal

Real Betis host Villarreal at Estadio de La Cartuja, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 17 January.

This contest between Betis and Villarreal should result in Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We think that there’s big value betting on this pick at -143, with the prospect of multiple goals being scored.

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Real Betis played Real Oviedo on their travels in their last La Liga game. It was a 1-1 draw at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Los Verdiblancos enjoyed 58% possession and had six shots on target, with Giovani Lo Celso registering the goal.

On Wednesday night, Betis won 2-1 when hosting Elche in the Copa del Rey.

Villarreal have claimed four straight road wins. Their latest game was a 3-1 home triumph at Estadio de la Ceramica against Deportivo Alavés. Marcelino Garcia's side had 44% possession and managed four shots on goal, with Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Estadio de la Ceramica played host to the last encounter between Betis and Villarreal, with the former playing away. The clash ended in a 2-2 draw. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Villarreal	18	13	2	3	37	17	20	37:17	41
6	Real Betis	19	7	8	4	31	25	6	31:25	29

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Betis have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 15.1 attempts. Manuel Pellegrini's men have averaged 48.1% possession, 442.2 passes and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.

Top scorer Juan Hernandez has found the net 4 times, Antony 3, with Aitor Ruibal and Pablo Fornals both scoring 2. Antony is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Alvaro Valles keeping 4 clean sheets.

Villarreal have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.3 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. El Submarino Amarillo average 42.3% possession, 377.0 passes, 3.3 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Alberto Moleiro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7 goals, Gerard Moreno has 5 and Georges Mikautadze is on 3. Alberto Moleiro and Ayoze Perez have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Luiz Junior has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alvaro Valles (GK), Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Valentin Gomez, Ricardo Rodriguez, Giovani Lo Celso, Marc Roca, Pablo Fornals, Antony, Ezequiel Avila, Aitor Ruibal.

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Luiz Junior (GK), Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Alfonso Pedraza, Tajon Buchanan, Daniel Parejo, Santi Comesana, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Georges Mikautadze.

Real Betis vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Real Betis vs Villarreal betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The odds for Over 2.5 Goals is -143 and we think that this price looks really appealing. The two teams should combine to cover the line in this La Liga encounter and it’s a value wager.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the La Liga experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Real Betis vs Villarreal league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Betis games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Betis games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Betis games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Villarreal games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Villarreal games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Villarreal games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Those expecting a few goals to be scored might want to consider Over 3.5 Goals at a bigger price. There’s the chance to cheer on both teams when they attack and you need four or more to trigger a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Betis 2 - 1 Villarreal

Betis are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alberto Moleiro Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) has recorded at least one shot on goal in eight of his past ten La Liga matches. He certainly looks capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -114 are currently on offer.

Latest Alberto Moleiro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

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Aitor Ruibal to Score +350

Aitor Ruibal (Betis) has managed two goals in his past five La Liga games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +350 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Aitor Ruibal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

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Corners Prediction

Betis Over 4.5 Corners -159

Real Betis have averaged 5.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Villarreal going over 4.5 in their previous three games. The Betis Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Betis

Total

9.90 4.70 5.20

Home

9.40 4.90 4.50

Away

11.00 4.90 6.10

Villarreal

Total

8.90 3.30 5.60

Home

9.10 5.30 3.80

Away

8.50 2.80 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Betis Corners

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-123

Villarreal Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+650

2

+165

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Real Betis vs Villarreal Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The 1x2 odds are available for this La Liga encounter and you can secure +145 that Real Betis are victorious and +175 that Villarreal get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +245.

Betis -0.25 on the Asian Handicap can be backed at +112. It means your stake is split between 0 and -0.5, with a full payout if they beat Villarreal. Half your stake is refunded if we see a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -179.

La Liga games are always really well covered at the top betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+245

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+135

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-227

12

-333

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-133

2

-108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+133

There is +145 available that Cucho Hernández finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +420.

Cucho Hernández (Betis)

First

+145

Anytime

+420

Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Cédric Bakambu (Betis)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Chimy Ávila (Betis)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Giovani Lo Celso (Betis)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Aitor Ruibal (Betis)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

First

+420

Anytime

+1150

Nelson Alexander Deossa (Betis)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Rodrigo Riquelme (Betis)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Daniel Pérez Guerrero (Betis)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Pablo Fornals (Betis)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Sergi Altimira (Betis)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

+150

Cucho Hernández (Betis)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-102

Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-108

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-120

Cédric Bakambu (Betis)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-125

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-154

Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-154

Chimy Ávila (Betis)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Aitor Ruibal (Betis)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Giovani Lo Celso (Betis)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-185

Nelson Alexander Deossa (Betis)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Rodrigo Riquelme (Betis)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Pablo Fornals (Betis)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Daniel Pérez Guerrero (Betis)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Sergi Altimira (Betis)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Betis have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Villarreal have landed four straight away wins. Marcelino Garcia's side have managed seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at Estadio de La Cartuja saw Villarreal defeat Betis 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Betis Home Stats		6-2-2	3.40	2.20	1.20	6	4	5	5
Villarreal Away Stats		7-1-2	3.00	1.80	1.20	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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