Real Madrid vs Villarreal Predictions, Tips and Odds

La Liga: Real Madrid v Villarreal Match Preview

Date: December 17, 2023, Kick-off: 20:00

Real Madrid v Villarreal Prediction

Real Madrid has been showcasing impressive form with recent wins over Granada CF (2-0) and Napoli (4-2). On the other hand, Villarreal also had a victorious match against Rennes (3-2). Considering the historic stats and current form, a thrilling encounter is expected.

• Real Madrid's previous wins: 2-0 against Granada CF, 4-2 against Napoli
• Villarreal's previous win: 3-2 against Rennes

Head-to-head comparison

Historically, Real Madrid has had a stronger record against Villarreal. In the past five meetings between these teams, Real Madrid has won thrice and drawn once, while Villarreal managed one victory.

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Predictions & Tips

Above 2.5 goals is a common occurrence with both teams; Real Madrid and Villarreal often provide high-scoring matches. BTTS is also a strong probability considering the attacking prowess of both sides. The league average stands at 79% for Over 1.5, 57% for BTTS, and 2.72 goals per match.

Real Madrid v Villarreal Past H2H Results & Fixtures

In the past five encounters, Real Madrid has had the upper hand, winning three, losing one and drawing one. Villarreal's only win came in their last encounter on April 8, 2023.

Verdict

Based on their current form, Real Madrid, with home advantage, appears to be the favourites for this match. However, matches between these two sides have been unpredictable in the past. Therefore, a bet on "Both Teams to Score" or "Over 2.5 Goals" could be a wise choice for this La Liga clash.