Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Villarreal vs Sevilla in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 18:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Villarreal vs Sevilla |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica |
Match Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Sevilla
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 23 Sep 2025 |  Sevilla vs  Villarreal |
1 – 2 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 25 May 2025 | Villarreal vs Sevilla |
4 – 2 | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| La Liga | 23 Aug 2024 | Sevilla vs Villarreal |
1 – 2 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 11 May 2024 | Villarreal vs Sevilla |
3 – 2 | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| La Liga | 03 Dec 2023 | Sevilla vs Villarreal |
1 – 1 | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
Villarreal come into this with the stronger recent run, having won four of their last five in all competitions and scored at least twice in each of those victories. Sevilla have also picked up two wins in their last two, but their wider five-game sequence is less consistent, with two defeats mixed in. With no xG data available, the clearest edge is form and home advantage at Estadio de la Cerámica.
The head-to-head record also leans towards a competitive game, with Villarreal winning four of the last five meetings and both sides scoring in each of those matches. That points to a contest where chances should fall at both ends, but Villarreal’s recent scoring output gives them the better case to edge it. Match Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Sevilla
Form Guide & Team Overview
Villarreal
Villarreal’s recent league form is strong, with four wins from their last five matches and only one defeat in that run. They have scored 12 goals across those five games, including a 5-1 home win over Levante and a 2-1 home win against Celta de Vigo.
Their only setback in the sequence was a 1-0 loss away to Girona, but they responded well with a 2-1 win at Athletic Club and a 1-1 draw at Real Oviedo. That suggests they have been competitive both home and away, with enough attacking output to stay in games.
Villarreal Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 | Villarreal vs  Levante |
5 – 1 | W | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 | Villarreal vs  Celta de Vigo |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 |  Real Oviedo vs Villarreal |
1 – 1 | D | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| La Liga | 12 Apr 2026 |  Athletic Club vs Villarreal |
1 – 2 | W | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 6 Apr 2026 |  Girona vs Villarreal |
1 – 0 | L | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
Sevilla
Sevilla’s recent league form is more mixed, although they have won their last two matches. Those victories came at home against Espanyol and Real Sociedad, both by narrow margins, which shows they have been able to grind out results.
Before that, Sevilla lost away to Osasuna and Levante, so their away form in this sample is less convincing. They did beat Atlético Madrid at home in the five-game run, but the overall picture is of a side capable of winning tight matches without being especially consistent.
Sevilla Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 | Sevilla vs  Espanyol |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 4 May 2026 | Sevilla vs  Real Sociedad |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 |  Osasuna vs Sevilla |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio El Sadar |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 | Levante vs Sevilla |
2 – 0 | L | Estadio Ciudad de Valencia |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 | Sevilla vs  Atlético Madrid |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
Team News & Injury Report
Villarreal
- Juan Foyth (Achilles tendon rupture)
Sevilla
- Manu Bueno (Edema In The Knee)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Villarreal (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Arnau Tenas (Goalkeeper), Alex Freeman (Defender), Alfonso Pedraza (Defender), Pau Navarro (Defender), Renato Veiga (Defender), Alberto Moleiro (Midfielder), Dani Parejo (Midfielder), Nicolas Pépé (Midfielder), Santi Comesaña (Midfielder), Georges Mikautadze (Attacker), Gerard Moreno (Attacker)
Villarreal’s predicted 4-4-2 gives them a balanced base, with the wide midfielders able to support attacks while still keeping the shape compact out of possession. The front two should give them a direct outlet, especially if they can get service into Georges Mikautadze and Gerard Moreno early.
Sevilla (4-4-2)
Predicted lineup: Odysseas Vlachodimos (Goalkeeper), Andrés Castrín (Defender), Gabriel Suazo (Defender), José Ángel Carmona (Defender), Kike Salas (Defender), Chidera Ejuke (Midfielder), Lucien Agoumé (Midfielder), Nemanja Gudelj (Midfielder), Rubén Vargas (Midfielder), Isaac Romero (Attacker), Neal Maupay (Attacker)
Sevilla’s predicted 4-4-2 should keep them organised through the middle, with the two banks of four helping them stay compact against Villarreal’s midfield. The system also gives them a straightforward route to goal, with Isaac Romero and Neal Maupay able to work off each other in transition.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Villarreal | Sevilla | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Villarreal | Sevilla | Georges Mikautadze against Andrés Castrín could be important because Villarreal’s recent scoring form suggests their forward line will test Sevilla’s defensive structure. |
| Villarreal | Sevilla | Alberto Moleiro against Chidera Ejuke is a useful midfield duel, with both players likely to influence how much control each side gets in wide areas. |
| Villarreal | Sevilla | Georges Mikautadze is key for Villarreal because he is part of a front two that has helped them score 12 goals across their last five matches. |
| Villarreal | Sevilla | Isaac Romero is key for Sevilla because he has been part of a forward pairing that has helped them win their last two league games. |
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