Jornada 5 closes at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Monday 14 September 2026 (21:00 CEST) as Villarreal host Real Betis. Villarreal lost 2–3 at home to Deportivo; Betis shocked Real Madrid 1–0 at La Cartuja.
Villarreal: team news & form
Villarreal lost 2–3 at home to newly-promoted Deportivo despite a Nicolas Pépé goal — an alarming result for Marcelino's side, who need to shore up defensively.
Villarreal Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Betis: team news & form
Real Betis produced the shock of Jornada 4, beating Real Madrid 1–0 at La Cartuja through a Troy Parrott finish. Manuel Pellegrini's side arrive full of belief for the Monday night closer.
Tactical battle
Betis's momentum after beating Madrid against a Villarreal side low on confidence following back-to-back defensive lapses — the visitors will look to press their advantage.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Troy Parrott (Real Betis, FWD): scored the winner against Real Madrid, in-form.
- Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal, FWD): scored in the loss to Deportivo, creative threat.
- Predictor: Villarreal 1–2 Real Betis.
Prediction
Betis carry the momentum from their statement win over Real Madrid into the Jornada 5 closer. Prediction: Villarreal 1–2 Real Betis.