The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Sporting C.P (Banega) at 1.95 — an implied 48% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Villarreal CF (Fox): closed 2.70 (34%)
• Sporting C.P (Banega): closed 1.95 (48%)
• Draw: closed 5.10 (18%)

Villarreal CF (Fox) v Sporting C.P (Banega) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-19Sporting C.P (Banega) 2-1 Villarreal CF (Fox)
• 2026-08-18Villarreal CF (Fox) 3-4 Sporting C.P (Banega)
• 2026-08-18Sporting C.P (Banega) 2-4 Villarreal CF (Fox)