: Aitor Ruibal broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, followed by an 83rd-minute strike from Pablo Fornals to seal the win.

: At the time of the match, Villarreal held 3rd place with 41 points, while Betis sat 6th with 29 points. Recent Head-to-Head Form

In their most recent La Liga encounter on January 17, 2026, secured a 2–0 victory over Villarreal at the Estadio de La Cartuja. Real Betis Sat, Jan 17 Villarreal A. Ruibal (57') P. Fornals (83') S. Comesaña (76') Match Summary: January 17, 2026

: As of April 2026, the historical record stands at 17 wins for Villarreal , 14 wins for Real Betis , and 11 draws . Unjust punishment (2-0) - Web Oficial del Villarreal CF

: Villarreal's challenge became significantly harder when Santi Comesaña was sent off in the 76th minute for a tough challenge on Giovani Lo Celso.

The rivalry remains highly competitive, often featuring high-scoring games. Over their last several meetings, both sides have traded blows: