Read our prediction for Villarreal vs Real Madrid below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting tips
Real Madrid are favored to win their La Liga match against Villarreal CF on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 22:00 EET (kick-off at 21:00 CET). The match will take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal. Real Madrid holds the historical advantage and has dominated recent meetings. Both teams face several absences due to injury and suspension.
Villarreal:
Villarreal, currently third in the standings, has been formidable at home, with only one loss all season at the Estadio de la Cerámica (against Barcelona). However, they have struggled against Real Madrid in recent meetings, failing to win in their last five encounters.
Out: Santi Comesaña, Santiago Mouriño (suspension), Willy Kambwala, Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes (injuries).
Possible Starting XI: Junior; Navarro, Veiga, Foyth, Pedraza; Buchanan, Parejo, Gueye, Moleiro; Perez, Mikautadze.
Real Madrid:
Real Madrid enters this fixture in strong form in the league, having won their last four La Liga matches, which has them just one point behind leaders Barcelona. They are coming off an emphatic 6-1 victory against Monaco in the Champions League.
Out: Aurélien Tchouaméni (suspension), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger (injuries).
Back in training: Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz.
Possible Starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras; Guler, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid head to head matches
04.10.25 LL Real Madrid vs Villarreal 3:1
15.03.25 LL Villarreal vs Real Madrid 1:2
05.10.24 LL Real Madrid vs Villarreal 2:0
19.05.24 LL Villarreal vs Real Madrid 4:4
17.12.23 LL Real Madrid vs Villarreal 4:1
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.50
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!
