Prediction: Villarreal vs Real Betis

Two camps who will turn their attention back to La Liga duties on Monday night, Villarreal will welcome Real Betis to the Estadio de la Ceramica.

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Villarreal

Starting with the hosts, clinching a sensational bronze medal finish among Spain’s elite last season, Villarreal had firmly cemented their spot as La Liga’s ultimate surprise package. However, despite receiving a string of plaudits from across the continent prior to the summer interval, Inigo Perez’s men have drastically failed find their feet this time around. Getting their Champions League adventure underway on Tuesday night with an action-packed 3-2 loss away at German giants Borussia Dortmund, the Yellow Submarine have failed to claim a single win from any of their first five appearances across all competitions (three defeats, two draws). Likewise, opening September with another 3-2 defeat at home against La Liga newcomers Deportivo A Coruna, Villarreal have also shown some concerning defensive struggles. In fact, Monday’s hosts have remarkably failed to muster a single clean sheet across any format since way back on February 18th.

Missing out away at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday after suffering yet another injury setback this month, Villarreal are expected to be without Argentinian international Juan Foyth. However, the Yellow Submarine are hopeful that academy graduate Carlos Romero will be able to make a timely return here.

Completing a permanent switch from Premier League giants Chelsea last year, Renato Veiga will start at the heart of Villarreal’s defence. Settling for a spot on the bench in Germany, one-time Arsenal misfit Nicolas Pepe could be handed an immediate full recall.

Real Betis

As for the visitors, mounting an iconic Champions League comeback on foreign soil last time out, Real Betis certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Getting their European adventure underway with a stunning 3-2 victory away at French heavyweights Lille, Manuel Pellegrini’s men will be looking to lay down another marker here. Likewise, springing a famous upset last week as they snatched a 1-0 win at home against Real Madrid, the one-time Manchester City boss has seen his squad receive a string of plaudits. In fact, getting proceedings underway with consecutive 1-0 victories against Real Sociedad and Valencia last month, Monday’s guests have won four of their first five showdowns across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, Pellegrini’s side secured a 2-0 win when they last met Villarreal for a La Liga battle on January 17th.

Yet to make a maiden appearance this season and still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Spanish attacker Aitor Ruibal will once again miss out here. However, former Leeds defender Diego Llorente could return to Pellegrini’s travelling squad on Monday night.

Finding the net in back-to-back appearances and making an immediate impact since completing a summer switch from AZ Alkmaar, Irish international Troy Parrott will lead the line. Bagging a Champions League brace against Lille on Tuesday night, ex-Barcelona star Marc Bartra will start at the heart of Betis’ defence.

Villarreal vs Real Betis Key Factors to Consider

• When Villarreal and Real Betis last met for a La Liga showdown on January 17th, Monday’s guests clinched a 2-0 victory in Andalusia.
• Including their Champions League comeback last time out, Betis have won four of their first five appearances across all competitions.
• Villarreal have failed to win any of their first five matchups across all fronts (three defeats, two draws).
• In fact, the Yellow Submarine have lost their last three straight appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 7-4.
• Monday’s hosts have shipped at least a pair of goals in four of their first five showdowns.

Two camps who played out their own respective Champions League five-goal thrillers last time out, neutrals will be hoping for another action-packed affair from Castellon. With Villarreal still waiting to put a maiden victory on the board, Monday’s hosts have also shown some glaring defensive struggles. Shipping at least a pair of goals in four of their first five appearances across all competitions, the Yellow Submarine have also astonishingly failed to muster a single clean sheet since back in February. Meeting a Real Betis squad who are riding a serious wave of momentum, chances could come thick and fast on Monday night.

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