Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Blancos can reclaim the top spot with a win.

Real Madrid will visit El Madrigal to take on Villarreal on matchday 28 of LaLiga. The home side are currently fifth on the league table. They have accumulated 44 points with 12 wins, eight draws, and six losses from their opening 26 matches.

They have a great chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season. They suffered a shocking loss against Alaves in their last game and will look to get back to winning ways.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, are placed second on the league table. They are level on points (57) with their rivals, FC Barcelona. Los Blancos qualified for the quarter-finals after an intense and controversial matchup against Atletico Madrid and can regain the top spot in the league with a win. The defending champions had an inconsistent run in the league recently, dropping seven points in their last five games.

Kickoff:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: El Madrigal
• Date: Saturday, 15 March
• Kick-off Time: 17:30 GMT / 13:30 ET / 10:30 PT / 23:00 IST
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

🙌 INTO THE QUARTER-FINALS!🏁 @AtletiEnglish (2) 1-0 (4) @RealMadridEn (Agg. 2-2)⚽ 1' Gallagher pic.twitter.com/ygE4lk4Rhk

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 12, 2025

Form:

Villarreal (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-W

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

The Spanish forward is having a phenomenal season as he is the top goalscorer for his team in LaLiga. He has scored three goals in his previous five games and will look to find the back of the net against the defending champions. He is very versatile and can operate equally well as a left winger and a striker.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

After a slow start to the season, Kylian Mbappe is finally replicating his greatness for Los Blancos. He is widely regarded as the best player in the world. He is quick, dynamic and effective.

He is his team’s most reliable goalscorer despite playing just his first season for the club. Carlo Ancelotti will depend heavily on him to secure all three points for the team.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Real.
• Villarreal lost 1-0 against Alaves in their last game.
• Real Madrid won 4-2 on penalties against Atletico Madrid in their last game.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid: betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Real Madrid to win – 2.16 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.42 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2 – 1.86 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Ilias Akhomach will be the only absentee for the home side due to a cruciate ligament injury.

Real Madrid on the other hand will be without the likes of Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão, Dani Ceballos, and Jesús Vallejo due to respective injuries.

Preparing for Saturday 💪 pic.twitter.com/o23o9PYcD6

— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) March 11, 2025

Head to Head:

Total matches: 42

Villarreal won: 6

Real Madrid won: 20

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineup:

Villarreal (4-4-2)

Conde(GK); Foyth, Kambwala, Costa, Cardona; Pino, Gueye, Parejo, Baena; Pépé, Pérez

Real Madrid (4-2-1-3)

Courtois(GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Modrić, Tchouaméni; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe

Match Prediction:

Real Madrid are expected to win and clinch all three points despite being the away side.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Real Madrid

Telecast details

India – GXR World

UK – LaLiga TV, Premier Sports and ITV

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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