It wasn’t that long ago when both Villarreal and Sevilla were among Spain’s representatives in UEFA competitions. The latter even became synonymous with the Europa League as it was deemed ”their” tournament by many fans. However, the fortunes of both teams took a hit in recent seasons, and while Villarreal will enjoy UCL nights next season, Sevilla must be glad to have avoided relegation.
Villarreal Team News
The Yellow Submarine has already secured a top 5 finish in La Liga, which means that they will play in the Champions League next season. What this means is that pressure will be non-existent for the team as all they have to play for is their fans. However, Villarreal’s end to the season can be even better should they manage to carve out a 6th consecutive league win, something they haven’t done since 2008. Their games have also come to be known for a good amount of goals in them, while Villarreal themselves are often expected to both score and concede, albeit 3 of their wins in the 5-game winning streak did come with clean sheets.
Sevilla Team News
Sevilla can rest assured that their place in La Liga is secured, as they will head into the final matchday with a 4-point gap between them and the relegation zone. Whilst secure in their top echelon place, the team’s recent travelling form hasn’t been particularly good and can be a serious cause for concern. Sevilla has lost 4 consecutive league trips. In two of those, the team failed to net a goal, which is something that can be identified as a weakness of this side. A broader look at their recent fixtures will also reveal that Sevilla have failed to score in 2 of their most recent 5 matches.
Head-to-Head-Games
Villarreal have won 2 of their last 5 encounters with Sevilla, while the latter have 1 win in that span. Stalemates seem to be often in this matchup, as are goals. Three of the last 5 fixtures between these two produced over 2.5 goals, while all in this span saw both teams finding the net.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 70 | WWWWW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -13 | 41 | DLWLL |
Villarreal – Sevilla Betting Prediction
With both teams having no real pressure upon them, I expect that they might let go a bit and play for their fans. H2H statistics show that goals from both sides are to be expected here. And exactly that will be my pick. Villarreal’s generally leaky defence throughout the season is also a strong argument for going both teams to score here.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
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Odds: 1.71
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