Villarreal have endured a miserable start to the new campaign, remaining winless across their first five matches in all competitions.After finishing third in La Liga last season to secure their best league performance in 18 years, the Yellow Submarine find themselves under mounting pressure under new boss Iñigo Pérez, having lost three straight games including a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League midweek.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn contrast, Real Betis arrive at the Estadio de la Cerámica riding a massive wave of momentum. Manuel Pellegrini's side followed up a sensational 1-0 La Liga victory over champions Real Madrid by coming from behind twice to defeat Lille 3-2 in their Champions League opener.##NAJAVA_MECA_9952581##Collecting nine points from their first four league matches represents Betis' joint-best top-flight start since 2011/12, setting up an intriguing Monday night clash on the East Coast.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 14 SeptemberVenue: Estadio de la Cerámica, VillarrealLa Liga (Gameweek 5)(Real)ity struck Rayo: Mou's men march over Madrid minnowsQualification implications: Real Betis could move into the La Liga top four with a victory, while winless Villarreal urgently need three points to climb out of the bottom three and kickstart their domestic campaign.Form GuideVillarreal❌ Loss 2-3 vs Borussia Dortmund (UCL)❌ Loss 2-3 vs Deportivo La Coruña (La Liga)❌ Loss 0-1 vs Alavés (La Liga)➖ Draw 2-2 vs Atlético Madrid (La Liga)➖ Draw 2-2 vs Racing Santander (La Liga)Betis✅ Win 3-2 vs Lille (UCL)✅ Win 1-0 vs Real Madrid (La Liga)❌ Loss 2-5 vs Levante (La Liga)✅ Win 1-0 vs Valencia (La Liga)✅ Win 1-0 vs Real Sociedad (La Liga)##NAJAVA_MECA_9952630##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Betis 2-0 Villarreal (Jan 2026 – La Liga)Villarreal 2-2 Betis (Oct 2025 – La Liga)Betis 1-2 Villarreal (Apr 2025 – La Liga)Villarreal 1-2 Betis (Dec 2024 – La Liga)Betis 2-3 Villarreal (Mar 2024 – La Liga)Team NewsVillarreal❌ Juan Foyth – Injury (out).❌ Carlos Romero – Injury (out).Betis❌ Diego Llorente – Muscle injury (out).❌ Abde Ezzalzouli – Injury (out).BETTING GUIDE: Real Sociedad vs Atletico Madrid, match preview, team news and predictionPlayer to Watch: Troy Parrott (Betis)Summer signing Troy Parrott has hit the ground running for Real Betis, proving to be a decisive presence in their attacking third. The forward scored key goals in each of Betis' last two matches, demonstrating excellent instinct in front of goal during tight contests.Parrott has built a reputation as a second-half game-changer, with five of his last six club goals coming after the interval. If Villarreal's defensive frailties persist late into the match, Parrott's sharp movement and clinical finishing could prove decisive once again.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Real Betis to Win & Both Teams to ScoreDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.