Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 9 match between Real Madrid and Villarreal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Villarreal come to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the LaLiga match this coming Saturday, Real Madrid will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Real Madrid are number 2 in the table on 18 points after eight matches. Villarreal rank as number 3 with 17 points after eight matches played.
Team form: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Real Madrid Form
They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Real Madrid beat Deportivo Alaves 3-2, followed by a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 1-0 defeat against Lille. Real Madrid showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 17 times, while letting in three themselves.
Villarreal Form
In their last three matches, Villarreal lost against Barcelona by 1-5, beat Espanyol by 1-2 winning 3-1 against Las Palmas. Villarreal performed a very admirable four wins in six LaLiga away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored nine times, while also conceding five goals.
Betting stats for Real Madrid and Villarreal
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Real Madrid and Villarreal. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Real Madrid have won 11 of the last 13 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won 9 of the last 10 home matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won 6 of the last 8 home matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Villarreal matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Villarreal matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Villarreal away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Villarreal away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Villarreal have won 5 of the last 7 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
It is difficult to look past Ayoze Perez, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent LaLiga matches for Villarreal, with a total for the season saying six goals scored in this LaLiga campaign. With five goals lately for Real Madrid in the LaLiga, Kylian Mbappe is also a player to look out for.
Popular betting markets: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Full-time result
Real Madrid won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Villarreal won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost two in this run. Real Madrid are on an amazing streak of now 40 games in a row without defeat. Amazingly, Real Madrid are on a streak of 28 home matches without defeat. Somehow Villarreal failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 matches. Villarreal did not lose any of their last 6 matches away from home.
Both teams to score
Real Madrid scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Villarreal only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 10 consecutive Villarreal games. Real Madrid will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Saturday, as Villarreal have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Villarreal have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Real Madrid.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Real Madrid’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in nine of the last ten matches that Villarreal played across all tournaments. They scored 1.9 times on average in the process. Real Madrid scored at least once in their previous 8 matches. Villarreal are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 23 matches.
Recommended tip: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
To summarize, the upcoming LaLiga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Real Madrid vs Villarreal mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Who wins the game?
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