Villarreal vs Sevilla Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

Villarreal vs Sevilla Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga

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Villarreal vs Sevilla Preview

  • Date – Saturday, May 11
  • Kick-off Time – 3:15 pm GMT
  • Venue – El Madrigal

Villarreal will host struggling Sevilla in a crucial weekend clash in La Liga on Saturday, May 11. Both sides are fighting for European qualification this season, with this game potentially being a thriller at El Madrigal.

The Yellow Submarines find themselves in the ninth position in the league table and are coming off a 3-2 away loss against bottom-placed Celta Vigo in its last game. But they have only managed to keep one clean sheet in their last eight fixtures. The hosts have had an underwhelming campaign and will see themselves finish with fewer points compared to the last campaign

Sevilla are sitting at 12th in the league table and are coming off a 3-0 home win against Granada in its last game. The Yellow Submarines have been underperforming throughout the campaign and have struggled on their travels. They have been a consistent performer in La Liga and other European competitions over the last two decades.

Villarreal vs Sevilla Team News

Villarreal will be without the likes of Bertrand Traore, Eric Bailly, Juan Foyth, Denis Suarez and Yeremy Pino as they all remain unavailable for selection. Gerard Moreno is also a huge doubt and will need to pass a late fitness test. Santi Comesaña will be available due to a suspension this weekend

As for Sevilla, they have a few notable absentees with the likes of Djibril Sow (finger), Adria Pedrosa (muscle), Nemanja Gudelj (knee), Oliver Torres (shoulder) and Isaac Romero (hamstring) all out for the away side. Suso will make his return after serving a suspension.

Villarreal vs Sevilla Predicted Lineups

Villarreal Predicted XI:

Jorgensen; Femenia, Albiol, Mosquera, A Moreno; Akhomach, Comesana, Parejo, Baena; Guedes, Sorloth

Sevilla Predicted XI:

Nyland; Navas, Bade, Ramos, Acuna; Lamela, Soumare, Agoume, Ocampos; Lukebakio, En-Nesyri

Villarreal vs Sevilla Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off 49 times, with Villarreal winning only 11 of them. Sevilla have dominated by winning 23 times while the other 15 of their clashes have ended in a draw.

Last five results:

  • Sevilla 1-1 Villarreal – La Liga – December 03, 2023
  • Sevilla 2-1 Villarreal – La Liga – April 23, 2023
  • Villarreal 1-1 Sevilla – La Liga – September 18, 2022
  • Villarreal 1-1 Sevilla – La Liga – May 08, 2022
  • Sevilla 1-0 Villarreal – La Liga – December 04, 2021

Villarreal vs Sevilla Prediction

Sevilla have had their own share of turmoil with a disappointing domestic performance that finds them 13th in the league table. The Andalusians are five shy of 9th-placed Getafe Villarreal and a top-half finish seems plausible for Quique Sanchez Flores’s men.

Meanwhile, Villarreal have been witnessing an underwhelming season as they struggled for consistency in the first half of the 2023/24 season. Marcelino’s men are nine points off sixth-placed Real Sociedad in the race to secure European action next season. The Yellow Submarines are under their third manager of the campaign after the sackings of both Quique Setien and Pacheta earlier this campaign. They still have a puncher’s chance of finishing sixth or seventh, which would see them qualify for Europe next term.

Predicted Score: Villarreal 2-1 Sevilla

Villarreal vs Sevilla Odds (subject to change)

Villarreal win – 1.90

Sevilla win – 3.70

Draw – 3.85

Odds source – Unibet

Betting Tips

  • Villarreal win – 1.90
  • Total goals under 2.5 – 2.35

Where to Watch Villarreal vs Sevilla

  • India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
  • UK – ITV
  • US – ESPN+
  • Spain- DAZN

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