Villarreal vs Sevilla betting tips: La Liga preview, predictions and odds

By Ben Gray Published: May 6, 2022 3:05 pm

Villarreal CF

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Sevilla FC

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90'

Kounde, Jules

Lo Celso, Giovani

86'

85'

Jordan, Joan
Torres, Oliver

Foyth, Juan
Jackson, Nicolas

82'

Chukwueze, Samuel
Aurier, Serge

82'

76'

Corona, Jesus
Lamela, Erik

75'

Montiel, Gonzalo
Navas, Jesus

75'

En-Nesyri, Youssef
Mir, Rafa

Capoue, Etienne

73'

Coquelin, Francis
Pedraza, Alfonso

73'

Dia, Boulaye
Alcacer, Paco

72'

Estupinan, Pervis
Trigueros, Manu

72'

59'

Rakitic, Ivan
Gudelj, Nemanja

Lo Celso, Giovani

45'

Chukwueze, Samuel

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Starting lineup

Rulli, Geronimo13

Foyth, Juan8

Albiol, Raul3

Torres, Pau4

Estupinan, Pervis12

Lo Celso, Giovani17

Capoue, Etienne6

Parejo, Dani5

Coquelin, Francis19

Chukwueze, Samuel11

Dia, Boulaye16

13Bono

2Montiel, Gonzalo

20Carlos, Diego

23Kounde, Jules

19Acuna, Marcos

18Delaney, Thomas

10Rakitic, Ivan

8Jordan, Joan

24Gomez, Papu

15En-Nesyri, Youssef

9Corona, Jesus

Substitutes

Asenjo, Sergio1

Mandi, Aissa22

Aurier, Serge25

Gaspar, Mario2

Trigueros, Manu14

Jackson, Nicolas26

Iborra, Vicente10

Gomez, Moi23

Alcacer, Paco9

Pedraza, Alfonso24

Pena, Ruben20

1Dmitrovic, Marko

31Diaz, Javier

45Salas, Kike

16Navas, Jesus

3Augustinsson, Ludwig

6Gudelj, Nemanja

17Lamela, Erik

21Torres, Oliver

11El Haddadi, Munir

12Mir, Rafa

36Romero de Avila Araque, Ivan

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Villarreal have won four of their last six encounters with Sevilla, including a 4-0 hammering when they last met in Valencia, Overall, los Nervionenses have only won five of their last 20 visits El Madrigal. 

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Under 2.5 goals is 8/11.

Gerard Moreno has scored three goals in his career against Sevilla. He is 5/1 to break the deadlock and 7/4 to score anytime. 

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Match preview

SEVILLE, SPAIN – JANUARY 09: Diego Carlos of Sevilla FC looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Getafe CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 09, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

After narrowly missing out on a place in this season’s Champions League Final, Villarreal need to make sure they’re back in Europe next season.

On Tuesday night, el Submarino Amarillo welcomed Liverpool to Eastern Spain for their semi-final second leg, 2-0 down after their visit to Anfield.

However, that deficit was whipped out by half time with Boulaye Dia netting at the start of the half and Francis Coquelin heading home towards the end of it.

Nevertheless, Liverpool scored thrice in the second 45, Gerónimo Rulli far from coving himself in glory, with Villarreal’s memorable run coming to an end.

Now though, Unai Emery’s team must refocus on La Liga as they bid to ensure they’re in some sort of UEFA competition next season.

Having lost 2-0 at Alavés last Sunday, Villarreal are currently seventh, which would see them enter the Europa Conference League play-off round.

However, they now have Athletic Club Bilbao breathing down their necks, just one point behind, meaning Villarreal certainly need points.

As do Sevilla who, despite being in the title race for long periods of the season, are somewhat clinging onto their current top four spot.

Julen Lopetegui’s side could only draw 1-1 with Cádiz last weekend, despite taking a seventh minute lead through Youssef En-Nesyri.

Los Nervionenses have now only won four of their last 14 matches although, admittedly, eight of those have finished all square.

As a result, Sevilla start the weekend third, two points above Atlético Madrid and six clear of city-rivals Real Betis.

This one is tough to call, so will there be a winner at Estadio de la Cerámica?

Villarreal team news

BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Arnaut Danjuma of Villarreal celebrates his second goal with his team-mate Alberto Moreno (R) during the UEFA Champions League group F match between Atalanta and Villarreal at Gewiss Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Arnaut Danjuma missed the midweek meetings with Liverpool due to injury, but last season’s top-scorer Gerard Moreno did start so could do so again here.

Étienne Capoue was sent off late in that game, but this will only incur a ban in UEFA competition.

Pervis Estupiñán will continue to deputise for the stricken Alberto Moreno at left-back.

Sevilla team news

SEVILLA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 21: (L-R) Abdessamad Ezzalzouli of FC Barcelona, Jules Koundé of Sevilla FC during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on December 21, 2021 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Youssef En-Nesyri opened against Cádiz last weekend was his first Sevilla goal since 25 September, despite being the centre-forward.

He could continue to lead the line, chosen over Rafa Mir; Anthony Martial is currently injured.

Lucas Ocampos, Papu Gómez and Érik Lamela were chosen to b the attacking trio with Munir El Haddadi and Tecatito Corona only on the bench.

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