In the sixth round of the Spanish La Liga, Sevilla will play against Villarreal. The match is set for Tuesday, September 23, with a kick-off at 21:30 Central European Time. The focus here is on the potential for goals in this matchup.
Match Preview
Sevilla has had a mixed start to the 2025/26 season with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from their first five games. They have scored 9 goals but have also conceded 8, indicating a lack of defensive stability.
Both of Sevilla’s losses came in the first two matches, but they bounced back with wins against Girona and Alavés and a draw against Elche.
The team excels in set-piece situations and relies on the creativity of their midfielders. Sevilla consistently creates scoring opportunities and tends to increase their offensive pressure in the second half, making them more dangerous as the match progresses.
However, their defense struggles with organization and often allows opponents to take advantage of spaces during transitions. If this issue isn’t addressed, Villarreal could exploit these weaknesses.
Villarreal has had a better start to the season, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss. The “Yellow Submarine” has netted 10 goals while conceding only 4, showcasing a solid balance between their offense and defense.
Villarreal is particularly strong at home, but they have struggled away this season, drawing with Celta and losing to Atlético in La Liga, as well as falling to Tottenham in the Champions League.
Their attacking game is impressive, generating significant xG and effectively taking advantage of defensive lapses. Both Buchanan and Nicolas Pépé are frequently on target, with midfield support helping them apply pressure.
Against mid-table teams, Villarreal typically secures favorable results due to their aggressive offense. However, their defense sometimes falters under high pressing, and if Sevilla increases their intensity late in the game, Villarreal could drop points. The challenge for Villarreal will be scoring early and managing the game’s tempo.
Match Facts
- Sevilla is unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Sevilla has not won any of their last three home games.
- Villarreal has won only one of their last four games.
- The “Yellow Submarine” remains winless away this season.
- Sevilla averages 1.2 goals per home game, while Villarreal averages 1 goal per away match.
Probable Lineups
- Sevilla: Vlachodimos, Azpilicueta, Kouassi, Marcão, Suazo, Carmona, Agoumé, Mendy, Vargas, A. Sánchez, Romero.
- Villarreal: Junior, Foyth, MarÃn, Pedraza, Navarro, Partey, Guye, Solomon, Pépé, Buchanan, Mikautadze.
Head-to-Head
Villarreal has won the last three encounters against Sevilla.
Prediction
This match is likely to be high-scoring as both teams prefer to attack, though they also have defensive issues. Current season statistics suggest goals are probable—Sevilla scores frequently at home, while Villarreal is in good form offensively. My prediction: Villarreal to score over 1 goal.