G. Moreno put Villarreal ahead on 29 minutes, from an assist by R. Veiga. C. Hernandez equalised on 39 minutes. Natan restored the lead for Betis on 43 minutes.
Betis had 26 shots to the home side's 14, 65% of the 40 attempts in the match. Betis had 4 off target and 10 blocked, the home side 4 off target and 2 blocked. The visitors had 20 attempts from inside the box, to Villarreal's 11. That left 6 from outside the area for Betis, and 3 for Villarreal.
The visitors put 12 on target to Villarreal's 8, an on-target rate of 46% against 57%. Villarreal scored with one of their eight on target. Betis scored with two of their 12 on target.
Veiga was booked for Villarreal on 84 minutes.
All three goals came before the break.
Villarreal are eighteenth on two points from five matches. Their record reads 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a goal difference of -3. Betis are third on 12 points from five matches. Their record reads 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +1.
Francisco Hernandez Maeso, Spain refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Villarreal 1-2 Betis
- Competition: Spanish La Liga
- Date: 14 September 2026
- Referee: Francisco Hernandez Maeso, Spain
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Villarreal | Betis |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 14 | 26 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 10 |
| Shots inside the box | 11 | 20 |
| Shots outside the box | 3 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 7 | 4 |
| Throw In | 0 | 0 |
| Free Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Goal Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 5 | 5 |
| Attacks | 124 | 90 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 61 | 38 |
| On Target | 8 | 12 |
| Off Target | 6 | 14 |
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Offsides | 5 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Saves | 10 | 7 |
| Passes Total | 621 | 378 |
| Passes Accurate | 551 | 314 |
