Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 8 match between Real Madrid and Villarreal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Real Madrid enjoy home advantage, when visitors Villarreal swing by this coming Saturday for a clash in the LaLiga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Real Madrid are chasing the first place in the LaLiga after collecting 18 points from their initial seven encounters. Villarreal trail them on 16 points after seven rounds, sitting as number 3 in the table.
Team form: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Real Madrid Form
Real Madrid have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Levante by 1-4. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 5-2 against Atletico Madrid, before achieving a 0-5 win against Kairat Almaty. Real Madrid took six wins in their last six LaLiga matches on home soil, as they scored 12 and let in four goals.
Villarreal Form
Villarreal recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 1-2 and 1-0 against Sevilla and Athletic Club, respectively. Last time out, Juventus ended their streak as the match finished even 2-2. Villarreal won half their previous six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored seven goals whilst conceding nine.
Betting facts for Real Madrid and Villarreal
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Real Madrid and Villarreal. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Real Madrid have won 8 of the last 9 matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won the last 6 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won the last 5 home matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won 7 of the last 9 matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Real Madrid have won 8 of the last 9 matches in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Villarreal away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Villarreal have won 7 of the last 9 matches in the LaLiga while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Villarreal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Villarreal away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Villarreal away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Tajon Buchanan shows decent form right now for Villarreal, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the LaLiga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Real Madrid, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Kylian Mbappe also look a nice prospect as he scored seven goals in his last six LaLiga matches.
Betting markets: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Full-time result
Real Madrid won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew one and lost none. Villarreal won two games, drew five and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Real Madrid have not lost to Villarreal in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Real Madrid scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Villarreal got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Real Madrid were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Real Madrid have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Villarreal.
Total goals
Real Madrid saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Villarreal’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Real Madrid scored at least one goal in their last 23 matches.
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