Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
On Saturday night, Estadio de la Ceramica will witness an intriguing La Liga match as Villarreal takes on Real Madrid. Villarreal currently occupies third place in La Liga, while Real Madrid sits second, just one point behind leaders Barcelona.
Villarreal’s Season Overview
Villarreal has performed admirably in the league. With 13 wins, two draws, and four losses from 19 matches, they have accumulated 41 points. This puts them seven points behind Real Madrid and eight behind Barcelona, but they have a game in hand. A victory in this match could significantly bolster their title aspirations.
The Yellow Submarine has been strong at home, collecting 25 points from 10 games. However, their recent European campaign has been disappointing, culminating in their elimination from the Champions League following a 2-1 loss to Ajax.
Real Madrid’s Recent Form
Real Madrid enters the match buoyed by a resounding 6-1 triumph over Monaco in their last Champions League outing. They defeated Levante 2-0 in La Liga, narrowing the point gap with Barcelona to just one. The team aims to ascend to the top of the standings against Villarreal before focusing on their upcoming Champions League clash with Benfica.
Head-to-Head Statistics
| Statistic | Real Madrid | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Matches | 54 | 54 |
| Real Madrid Wins | 48 | – |
| Villarreal Wins | – | 6 |
| Last Match Result | 3-1 | – |
Team News and Lineups
- Villarreal: Will be missing five players: Willy Kambwala, Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes, Santi Comesana, and Santiago Mourino. Marcelino is expected to make changes from the Champions League match against Ajax.
- Real Madrid: Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz have returned to training, while Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended. Four other players are sidelined due to injuries.
Expected Starting Lineups
- Villarreal: Junior; Navarro, Veiga, Foyth, Pedraza; Buchanan, Parejo, Gueye, Moleiro; Perez, Mikautadze
- Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras; Guler, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
Match Prediction
This match presents a challenging scenario for both teams. Although Villarreal could pull off a surprise victory, it is anticipated that Real Madrid will secure an important three points in this La Liga clash.
