The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Jack) at 2.20 — an implied 42% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Aston Villa (Lucas): closed 2.68 (35%)
• Villarreal CF (Jack): closed 2.20 (42%)
• Draw: closed 3.95 (23%)

Villarreal CF (Jack) — recent form

• 2026-08-11Villarreal CF (Jack) 2-0 Real Betis (Lucas)
• 2026-08-11Atletico Madrid (Baba) 0-3 Villarreal CF (Jack)
• 2026-08-11FC Barcelona (Lio) 1-0 Villarreal CF (Jack)
• 2026-08-11Real Madrid (Kratos) 2-1 Villarreal CF (Jack)

Aston Villa (Lucas) — recent form

• 2026-08-05Everton FC (Kai) 3-1 Aston Villa (Lucas)
• 2026-08-05Newcastle United (Alexander) 3-4 Aston Villa (Lucas)
• 2026-08-05Arsenal FC (Haidan) 5-3 Aston Villa (Lucas)
• 2026-08-05Tottenham Hotspur FC (Liam) 4-2 Aston Villa (Lucas)