Preview: Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Los Blancos have secured four wins in their last five meetings against the Yellow Submarine.

Villarreal CF are all set to lock horns with Real Madrid for their matchweek 21 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an entertaining outing between these clubs, taking place at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

The Yellow Submarines are in third place in the Spanish league table at the moment, but their last few performances have been very underwhelming. They have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches and will be under pressure for their next one despite being at home. Villarreal were outplayed by Real Betis in the league and then fell prey to AFC Ajax in their UCL contest.

Real Madrid now have a chance to snatch the LaLiga top spot from FC Barcelona, if they secure a win in their upcoming league contest. They are in second place on the points table at the moment. Los Blancos have performed well in their last two matches and will be eager to extend their winning run.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Date: Sunday, January 25
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, Jan 24; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Villarreal: L-W-W-L-L

Real Madrid: W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

Alberto Moleiro will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the visitors. He has scored eight goals and has three assists to his name in 19 league matches of the ongoing campaign. Moleiro can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe continues to score goals for Real Madrid. In 19 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored 19 goals and has four assists to his name. The 27-year-old is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for Los Blancos in their Champions League win against AS Monaco. Mbappe is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 21, 2026

Match Facts

• Villarreal CF are on a two-match losing streak.
• Real Madrid are on a two-match winning run.
• The Yellow Submarines have failed to secure a win against Los Blancos in their last five attempts.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @21/20 Ak Bets
• Kylian Mbappe to score @1/1 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Villarreal CF will miss out on the services of Willy Kambwala and Pau Cabanes as they are injured. Santi Comesana and Santiago Mourino are suspended.

Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy will not be in action for Real Madrid due to their injuries. Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rodrygo and Antonio Rudiger are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 54

Villarreal won: 6

Real Madrid won: 31

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Tenas (GK); Foyth, Marín, Veiga, Cardona; Pépé, Parejo, Partey, Moleiro; Moreno, Oluwaseyi

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Güler, Bellingham, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius Junior

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure and Los Blancos will be keen to use it to their advantage. Real Madrid are likely to outplay Villarreal CF in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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