Estadio Benito Villamarín — Sevilla
Team News
Betis
Betis finally got the win they were looking for as a 2-0 success at
Malaga handed them some breathing space away from the relegation zone. Pepe Mel has restored Roque Santa Cruz to the starting line-up with some
success in the past couple of weeks, but it was his strike partner
Ruben Castro who got the all-important opening goal last time out to
take his tally for the season to 11.
Paulao remains an injury doubt so should he not make it, Antonio Amaya will continue at centre-back.
probable lineups : Fabricio, Nacho, Amaya, Dorado, Nelson, Pereira, Canas, Benat, Montero, Castro, Cruz. (4-4-2).
Villarreal
Villarreal stretched their unbeaten run under Miguel Ángel Lotina's to
three games but that was the only positive to be taken out of an
otherwise uninspiring 0-0 draw with Espanyol last weekend.
Nilmar missed that match and remains a doubt for this one, as does Marcos Senna so Ángel could be handed a start in midfield. Christian Zapata is also suspended so Gonzalo is expected to partner Mateo Musacchio at the heart of the defence.
probable lineups : Lopez, Gaspar, Gonzalo, Musacchio, Oriol, Angel, Bruno, Cani, Valero, Camunas, Ruben. (4-2-3-1).
Match Facts
Betis have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
Betis have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 7 home matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Betis's last 3 games in La Liga.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Villarreal's last 4 games in La Liga.
Villarreal have scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 6 away matches against Betis in all competitions.
Head to Head
| Mar 31, 2012 | Malaga 0 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Betis 1 - Espanyol 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 3 - Betis 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 10, 2012 | Betis 2 - Real Madrid CF 3 | LIGA |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Villarreal 0 - Espanyol 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Rayo Vallecano 0 - Villarreal 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 21, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Real Madrid CF 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 18, 2012 | Levante 1 - Villarreal 0 | LIGA |
| Mar 12, 2012 | Villarreal 1 - Getafe 2 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 19, 2011 | Villarreal 1 - Betis 0 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Mar 1, 2009 | Betis 2 - Villarreal 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Oct 4, 2008 | Villarreal 2 - Betis 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 27, 2008 | Betis 0 - Villarreal 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 9, 2007 | Villarreal 0 - Betis 1 |
Prediction
Villarreal secured only their second away win of the season on their last trip on the road, at Rayo Vallecano and another one here would take them level with Betis on 35 points.
However, despite having a very inconsistent season, Pepe Mel's men have been difficult to beat at home - losing just five of 15 matches - and with the dangerous wing play of Pereira and Montero allied with the in-form Castro they should have enough for at least a point.
The Yellow Submarine have scored the fewest number of goals away from home in the league with only eight all season so don't expect a goalfest, but they have been aided by the return of Marco Ruben in recent weeks and he could be the key man if they are to avoid defeat in Seville.
Betis 1 - 1 Villarreal
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