Villarreal CF host Real Betis at the Estadio de la Ceramica in a La Liga fixture kicking off at 19:00 UTC on September 14, according to the competition's official data. The Yellow Submarine arrive in freefall, 17th in the table with just 2 points from a possible 12 after four games (0W-2D-2L) and a goal difference of 6 scored to 8 conceded.
A losing run heading into the match
Villarreal have lost three straight games, the latest a 3-2 defeat away at Borussia Dortmund on September 8, when an own goal from R. Veiga and a brace from S. Guirassy, one from the penalty spot, settled it for the Germans. Before that they fell 2-3 at home to Deportivo La Coruna and lost 0-1 at Mendizorroza against Alaves.
Betis arrive in form
Real Betis, by contrast, have won three of their last five matches, including a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on September 4 and a 3-2 victory away at Lille four days later. In that game in France they lined up with A. Valles in goal, Fornals in a double pivot and Isco as the number ten alongside Antony and Riquelme out wide.
What is at stake
Another defeat would leave Villarreal ten points behind leaders Barcelona and dent morale before a trip to Malaga, currently 18th, on September 17. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page, the squad list can be checked on squad, and the updated table sits on standings.
