Villarreal will look to continue their fine form when they welcome Sevilla to Estadio de la Ceramica for their La Liga encounter on Wednesday.
The hosts are currently on a five-match unbeaten run and are on course for a top-three finish for the first time in 18 years.
Sevilla, on the other hand, are eyeing their third consecutive victory.
Read our Villarreal vs Sevilla prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Villarreal vs Sevilla key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Villarreal's last five matches.
- Sevilla have lost four consecutive clashes between these sides.
- Three or more goals were scored in five of the last six H2Hs.
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Villarreal vs Sevilla — Tale of the Tape
| Villarreal | vs | Sevilla |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 13th |
| 69 | Points | 40 |
| 65 | Goals For | 43 |
| 40 | Goals Against | 56 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Villarreal played out a 1-1 draw at Mallorca over the weekend, extending their unbeaten run to five games. Marcelino's troops will return to the Ceramica Stadium, where they have won six consecutive matches.
The hosts are six points ahead of fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, and with three matches remaining, they could potentially secure a third-place finish with a victory here.
Ayoze Perez has joined Pau Cabanes in the infirmary for the Yellow Submarine after being forced off with an injury on Sunday. The former Leicester City forward has registered three goals and three assists for Marcelino's side this season in Spain's top flight.
On the other hand, Sevilla came from behind to defeat Espanyol 2-1 in their last outing. Although the visitors have won back-to-back games, it is important to note that they have been one of La Liga's worst travellers in recent weeks, having lost their last four away matches.
As things stand, the Andalusian outfit could get relegated at the end of the season but are also in contention for a European spot. They are three points above the relegation zone and four points behind eighth-placed Real Sociedad with three matches remaining.
However, Sevilla have had a poor track record against Villarreal in recent years, having lost the last four H2Hs.
Needing a few more points to guarantee safety in La Liga this season, Luis Garcia's troops will line up against Villarreal on Wednesday without the injured Manu Bueno. The midfielder has missed the club's last three matches due to a knee injury.
Although long-term absentee Marcao is in the last stages of his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury, he is not expected to be fit for this encounter.
Villarreal vs Sevilla form guide & betting tips
| Villarreal | vs | Sevilla |
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| 11 | Points | 9 |
| 2nd | Form Table | 7th |
| 11 | Goals For | 6 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 6 |
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Whispers Predicts: Villarreal 3-1 Sevilla
At 2.15, Villarreal are considered favourites by the bookies.
Given the hosts' winning streak at this stadium, coupled with Sevilla's losing run on the road, we are confident that Villarreal will claim all the spoils at the end of this match.
Moreover, both teams found the net in each of Villarreal's last five fixtures and in each of the last eight H2Hs.
On that note, Villarreal & BTTS – Yes can be backed at 4.00.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 1.84 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 1.69 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Villarreal at 2.15 | Likelihood: Probable
> Villarreal & BTTS – Yes at 4.00 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 3-1 at 16.00 | Likelihood: Outsider