LaLiga: Villarreal vs Real Madrid – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 21 match between Villarreal and Real Madrid and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Real Madrid come to Estadio de la Ceramica for the LaLiga match this coming Saturday, Villarreal will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Real Madrid are chasing the lead in the LaLiga after collecting 48 points in 20 rounds, Villarreal trail by 41 points after 19 rounds, leaving them as number 3 in the table.

Form: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Villarreal Form

In their last three matches, Villarreal won 3-1 against Deportivo Alaves, before losing 2-0 against Real Betis and 1-2 to Ajax. Villarreal claimed four wins in their last six LaLiga matches at the Estadio de la Ceramica. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded six and scored 13 goals.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 3-2 against Albacete, before beating Levante 2-0. Another win followed, this time by 6-1 against Monaco. Real Madrid won half their previous six away matches in the LaLiga, as well as seeing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding four.

Betting stats for Villarreal and Real Madrid

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Villarreal and Real Madrid. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe look like great value to find the back of the net this coming Saturday, having hit the target five times in recent LaLiga matches for Real Madrid. His total for the season says 19 goals scored in this LaLiga campaign. With four goals lately for Villarreal in the LaLiga, Alberto Moleiro is also a player worth mentioning.

Betting markets: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Full-time result

Villarreal won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio de la Ceramica. They drew two and lost four as well, while Real Madrid won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two. Real Madrid won their last 4 matches. Real Madrid did not lose any of their last 6 matches away from home. Real Madrid have not lost to Villarreal in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Villarreal scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Real Madrid got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Villarreal managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Real Madrid kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. Real Madrid have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Villarreal when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Villarreal’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Real Madrid, who managed to hit the net 2.7 times on average in these games.