Villarreal – Betis (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

Villarreal - Betis

Betis back in the first league in style after a season spent in Segunda managed to secure first place long before the end of the season. Aim this season they have ranking in the top half, which is quite feasible if we look at the money invested and the players brought to the team. We expect to see an evolution euphoric in front of their fans. The midfielder Van der Vaart, brought this summer, is injured and will not play, thus postponing his official debut. Coach Pepe Mel has value and substitutes but his absence will not see. Molina and Castro are expected to remain in the first 11 on the attack, while central defenders will be two new acquisitions – Pezzella and Westermann. Vargas will be the holder on the left, while the biggest dilemma is whether new player brought Digard will evolve, with some health problems.

Probable team (4-4-2): Adan – Piccini, Westermann, Pezzella, Vargas – N’Diaye, X. Torres – Portillo, Cebalos – J. Molina, Ruben Castro

Villarreal had very good developments in the last two seasons, but the big issue was that these good developments could not be maintained throughout the season. They had some weak moments, therefore only last season and managed to get a Champions League place. This season aim ranking in the top 5 positions. Coach Marcelino was kept, but there were several changes in band group. The team were brought striker Soldado, midfielder Babambu, Baptisao and areola which should cover the departure of Cheryshev, Uche, Vietto and G. Dos Santos.

Probable team (4-2-3-1) – Areola – Mario V. Ruiz, Bailly, J. Costa – Soriano, J. dos Santos – Samuel Trigueros, Castillejo – Soldado