Villarreal vs Sevilla La Liga Round 31 Odds & Betting Preview

• La Liga’s restart continues this weekend with Matchday 31, and in the final game Villarreal entertain Sevilla
• Sevilla are looking to end their fine season with the reward of a Champions League place
• We preview the game, look at the odds and offer a pick below

With La Liga returning to action, albeit in empty stadiums, as part of a full week 31 schedule, Sevilla continue their quest for Champions League soccer with a trip to Villarreal – Monday, June 22, kick-off at 4pm ET.

We’ll preview the game, look at their form, and see if we can find some value for the bettors.

Villarreal vs Sevilla EPL Odds

Odds taken June 21

Villarreal on a Roll

Villarreal come into this one off the back of three straight wins and have hit the ground running since the restart. Even in an empty Estadio de la Ceramica, Sevilla have a big challenge awaiting them on Monday night, but they too have some good form behind them and are unbeaten in their last seven La Liga games. As things stand, Sevilla are fourth and Villarreal seventh, but a home win would close that gap to just two points.

For the Yellow Submarine, the enforced break came at a good time as they were on an alarming slide down the table, but they clearly used the reset to good effect and are now the league’s in-form team. Three consecutive 1-0 wins since the restart –  over Celta Vigo, Mallorca and Granada – have put them in touching distance of those lucrative Champions League places.

While Villarreal may not start the game in seventh, due to their game being the final one of the weekend, they will still come into this with a huge amount of confidence and belief. They currently have that priceless commodity – momentum.

✅ Celta 🆚 Villarreal (0-1)
✅ Villarreal 🆚 Mallorca (1-0)
✅ Granada 🆚 Villarreal (0-1)

👌👌👌#GranadaVillarreal @LaLigaEN pic.twitter.com/mbuMAj6hoX

— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) June 19, 2020

One Loss in 10 for Sevilla

Sevilla’s form, while not as stunning as Villarreal’s, is also very good. They’ve lost just one game in their last 10, with their most recent outing being a very impressive 0-0 draw with the mighty Barcelona. Since the restart, Julen Lopetegui’s men have picked up five points from their three games, having also beaten Real Betis and drawn with Levante.

Equally encouraging for Sevilla is that they have, what looks on paper at least, a very favorable run-in with a string of games against sides in the bottom half of the table. If Lopetegui’s side can make the most of these opportunities they have a great chance of earning a Champions League campaign next season, especially if they can keep teams like Villarreal at arm’s length. That’s why this one is so crucial.

Villarreal vs Sevilla Head-to-Head Stats

Head-to-Head Form Favors Villarreal

In order to get something from this game, Sevilla do have to overcome a fairly ordinary record when playing Villarreal, against whom they’ve lost in their last two and who they have only beaten once in their last seven La Liga encounters. Their defense, which the above table shows to be tighter than the home side’s, will have to be as water-tight on Monday as it was against Barca.

In terms of team news, Villarreal will have center-back Pau Torres available again after missing two games due to suspension, but will still be without the injured pairing of Ramiro Funes Mori and Ramiro Guerra.

For the Yellow Submarine, the enforced break came at a good time as they were on an alarming slide down the table

Sevilla’s Lopetegui has no obvious selection issues and looks likely to have a full squad to pick from, but it seems almost certain that most of the starters against Barca will be given the chance to produce more of the same. One potential change is Ever Banega taking the place of Oliver Torres in midfield, but expect to see the trio of Munir El Haddadi, Lucas Ocampos, and Luuk de Jong line up again as an attacking three.

📸The best photos from our clash 🆚 @FCBarcelona on👉 https://t.co/4ahz4W7EJu. #WeareSevilla pic.twitter.com/cnu53GjtMS

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) June 20, 2020

Value With The Draw?

So, while this is a tough one to call, with both teams in a good run of form, it’s worth noting that four of the last seven La Liga meetings between these two have been drawn. Also, worth mentioning is that Sevilla have drawn three of their last four league games. Therefore, no-one would be surprised if this is drawn too, and at -197 that’s where the value is.

Pick: Villarreal and Sevilla to draw (+197)