Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th October 2024

The 2024-25 edition of LaLiga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Villarreal take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in a crucial encounter at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Both teams have been impressive this season and will want to win this game.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Preview

Villarreal are in third place in the LaLiga standings and have consistently punched above their weight this season. The Yellow Submarine eased past Las Palmas by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. Los Blancos slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lille in the UEFA Champions League this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Villarreal and have won 24 out of the last 47 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Villarreal's six victories.
Real Madrid have won only one of their last six matches against Villarreal in La Liga - their joint-worst record against a single opponent in the competition during this period.
Real Madrid and Villarreal have played out draws in 17 of the 48 matches in LaLiga - the highest draw percentage for Los Blancos against a single opponent in the competition.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 40 matches in LaLiga - the second-best unbeaten streak in the history of the competition.
Villarreal are unbeaten in their last six away games in all competitions.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction

Real Madrid have a brilliant squad at their disposal and seem virtually unstoppable on paper. Vinicius Junior has been exceptional for his side over the past year and will need to stamp his authority on this fixture.

Villarreal have tormented Los Blancos in the recent past and are in impressive form going into this game. The Yellow Submarine are a feisty unit on their day and could hold the hosts to a draw this weekend.

Prediction: Real Madrid 1-1 Villarreal

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Real Madrid to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Nicolas Pepe to score - Yes