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Villarreal vs Real Madrid – Match Preview, Tips, Odds

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Our betting experts preview the Copa del Rey match between Villarreal and Real Madrid and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Villarreal take on Real Madrid for a last-16 match in the Copa del Rey this coming Thursday at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

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Villarreal Form

Villarreal look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them gain 7 points. They ran out 1-5 and 2-1 against Cartagena and Real Madrid, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Celta Vigo, who claimed a point in a 1-1 draw. Villarreal claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the Copa del Rey, while also drawing three but losing none. They scored 17 and conceded five goals.

Real Madrid Form

In their past three games, Real Madrid lost 2-1 against Villarreal, drew 1-1 with Valencia, and lost 1-3 against Barcelona. Real Madrid claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Copa del Rey, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in 11 goals, whilst conceding five.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Stats

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 statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Villarreal have scored in 26 of the last 28 home matches
  • Villarreal have lost the last 5 matches in a row and both teams scored at the same time
  • Villarreal have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
  • Villarreal have won 9 of the last 10 matches
  • In 7 of the last 8 matches Villarreal played, both teams scored
  • Real Madrid have scored in the last 26 matches in a row
  • Real Madrid have scored in the last 15 away matches in a row
  • In 7 of the last 9 matches Real Madrid played, both teams scored
  • In 8 of the last 10 Real Madrid away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Real Madrid matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Villarreal vs Real Madrid⁣ – In-form players

Ahead of their latest Copa del Rey tie, both Villarreal and Real Madrid will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at the Estadio de la Cerámica across all tournaments, Villarreal won seven times, drew two, and lost one time. Real Madrid claimed six wins, one draw, and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Villarreal have gone through an impressive 8 games now without losing even once.

Both teams to score

Villarreal scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Real Madrid scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive Villarreal games. Real Madrid managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

There were over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Villarreal’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of three goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Real Madrid, who managed to score 2.2 times in those matches. Villarreal scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches. Real Madrid are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 28 matches.

Match predictions: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

To sum up, the upcoming match between Villarreal and Real Madrid seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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