La Liga Gameweek 5
Villarreal 1 - 2 FT Real Betis
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Futmetrix Verdict
56
FT
Thu, Oct 22
OFI
0-2
Bayer Leverkusen
⚡ Intensity
49
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Hofmann strikes, Lilo refuses to fold
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Tajon Buchanan
29' Gerard Moreno (Renato Veiga)
Cucho Hernández 39'
HT
54' ↓ Pape Gueye ↑Nathan-Dylan Saliba
55' ↓ Tajon Buchanan ↑Alberto Moleiro
↓ Isco ↑Dani Ceballos 57'
62' ↓ Gerard Moreno ↑Tani Oluwaseyi
↓ Abde Ezzalzouli ↑Antony Matheus dos Santos 66'
↓ Rodrigo Riquelme ↑Nelson Deossa 67'
76' ↓ Nicolas Pépé ↑Ayoze Pérez
76' ↓ Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González ↑Alex Freeman
84' Renato Veiga
↓ Cucho Hernández ↑Giovani Lo Celso 84'
↓ Pablo Fornals ↑Facundo Bernal 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulácsi 
OCTOPUS
10
Saves
10
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño 
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Pau Navarro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Renato Veiga 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
90
Passes
5
Duels
Carlos Romero 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Nicolas Pépé
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Santi Comesaña
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Tajon Buchanan
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Gerard Moreno 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Georges Mikautadze
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
34
Passes
14
Duels
BENCH
Rubén Gómez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luíz Júnior
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergi Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Logan Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Macia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Moleiro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nathan-Dylan Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilias Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoze Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Vallés
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Marc Bartra
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Natan
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fran García
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Isco
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Abde Ezzalzouli
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Cucho Hernández 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.8
Rating
BENCH
Manu González
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Parrott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2026 | Real Betis | 2 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio de La Cartuja |
| 10/18/2025 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| 04/13/2025 | Real Betis | 1 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 12/15/2024 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 03/10/2024 | Real Betis | 2 - 3 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 08/13/2023 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 03/12/2023 | Villarreal | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 09/11/2022 | Real Betis | 1 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 02/06/2022 | Real Betis | 0 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 10/03/2021 | Villarreal | 2 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
01/17/2026
10/18/2025
04/13/2025
12/15/2024
03/10/2024
08/13/2023
03/12/2023
09/11/2022
02/06/2022
10/03/2021
Villarreal Win
Real Betis Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Villarreal
Real Betis
Villarreal
Real Betis
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Betis Blitz Sinks Villarreal in Goalkeeping Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A frantic 14-minute goal flurry and an astonishing 40 combined shots turned the Estadio de la Cerámica into a spectacular shootout that deepened the hosts' relegation fears.
Early Jolts
The fixture kicked off with off-the-charts Intensity as Villarreal looked to escape the bottom three. They thought they had struck first blood at the 20-minute mark, but VAR intervened to deny Tajon Buchanan his moment of glory. Undeterred, the Yellow Submarine kept pushing. Their breakthrough arrived on 29 minutes when Gerard Moreno clinically converted a smart delivery from Renato Veiga. The hosts thoroughly dominated possession, holding 62% of the ball as they tried to construct a crucial regular season victory in front of an expectant home crowd.
The Andalusian Avalanche
The Balance of the match shattered during a ruthless spell just before the interval. Despite seeing less of the ball, Real Betis were utterly terrifying in transition, peppering the target in a 26-shot barrage. Cucho Hernández drew the visitors level on 39 minutes with a sharp finish. Barely giving the home side time to breathe, Natan Bernardo de Souza flipped the script completely, making it 1-2 in the 43rd minute. This rapid four-minute reversal provided a massive Upset Factor, silencing the Cerámica and leaving Villarreal shell-shocked.
The Shot-Stopper Show
The second half transformed into a masterclass between the sticks, matching the enormous Stakes of the encounter. P. Gulácsi was nothing short of heroic for Villarreal, pulling off an incredible 10 saves to keep his battered side within touching distance. Not to be outdone, Betis keeper Álvaro Vallés was equally colossal at the other end, registering 7 vital saves to preserve the narrow lead. When the dust settled on this thrilling 40-shot encounter, Betis had secured a vital away win, while winless Villarreal remain anchored in the relegation zone.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR disallowed a 20th-minute goal from Tajon Buchanan, preventing Villarreal from capitalizing on their early momentum before the chaotic goal exchange ensued.
What made P. Gulácsi the Man of the Match?
Despite conceding twice, Gulácsi was spectacular, producing 10 crucial saves to keep Villarreal in the match against a relentless barrage of 26 Betis shots.
How did Villarreal complete the comeback from behind?
Villarreal didn't. Real Betis actually executed the comeback, with Cucho Hernández and Natan Bernardo de Souza scoring rapidly to erase Gerard Moreno's opening strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation meets ambition as Villarreal host Real Betis
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. The stark contrast between a home side fighting early relegation fears and visitors chasing European spots turns this into a fascinating clash of wildly different objectives.
The Setup
Alarm bells are already ringing at the Estadio de la Ceramica this September 14, 2026. Villarreal find themselves languishing in 16th place with just two points from their first four matches. A dismal Form rating underlines their failure to register a single win, making the Stakes incredibly high for a side desperate to escape the looming relegation picture early in the campaign. Conversely, Real Betis are soaring. Sitting third with nine points, their supreme tactical Balance has been evident in their impressive run of early results. While early-season standings can sometimes be deceiving, the pressure is entirely on the hosts to kickstart their survival bid before the gap to safety grows insurmountable.
Key Battle
When a team is struggling to find a rhythm, their Stars need to step up and deliver. N. Pépé represents Villarreal's most dangerous weapon, armed with the pace and directness to unlock a stubborn defence. However, he faces a formidable opponent in Álvaro Valles, who has been commanding the Betis backline flawlessly and will look to frustrate the home side's forwards at every turn.
Our Prediction
We expect Real Betis to claim a professional away win. They will likely absorb Villarreal's frantic early pressure before ruthlessly exploiting the inevitable gaps left behind by a team desperately chasing the game.