Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Preview, Free tip & Prediction

25.09.2021 14:00

The seventh round of LaLiga on Saturday will finish with Real Madrid vs Villarreal at 21:00. Last time out, Los Blancos demolished Mallorca 6-1 for their fourth win in a row and will go into tonight's game as a clear favourite. 

Basic information, news and team form

Real have struggled a bit in the opening weeks of the season, but recently Carlo Ancelotti's charges have been playing in great form. They have managed to win every game since the draw with Levante in August, most of them quite comfortably. Last weekend it was Mallorca who took a 1-6 debacle from Real, and shortly before that Celta Vigo didn't enjoy the Bernabéu trip either, losing 2-5. In addition, Los Blancos also handled difficult away matches, winning 1-0 against Inter in the Champions League and turning around a seemingly lost match in Valencia with two last-minute goals in LaLiga. 

Villarreal are only 12th in the table, but like Real, they have not suffered a defeat in LaLiga this season. The Yellow submarine has been sailing exclusively in the Sea of Draws since the first round, scoring four of them in their opening four matches. On three occasions, they drew 0-0, which was on the one hand a respectable record for their defence, but also a confirmation that the offense is not working according to plan. Last weekend, however, Villarreal finally got a taste of what it's like to win a league game in the 21/22 season: VCF beat Elche 4-1 at home to take the long-awaited three points. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Real may be experiencing a free-scoring form in recent weeks, but Betdoin's algorithm predicts that the match with Villarreal will offer a tactical battle rather than another hockey result. The Yellow submarine may not be as dangerous going forward, but its defense has been working well so far. Thus, rather than over bets, it is worth betting on a lack of goals in the match, for example, under 1.5 in the first half. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

Real are traditionally missing a few injured players, with Bale, Mendy, Carvajal, Marcelo and maybe even Kroos out. The visitors will have to do without their key striker Moreno, while Chukwueze, Raba and Pino will not play as well. 

Real Madrid - estimated line-up:

Courtois - Nacho, Militao, Alaba, Gutiérrez - Valverde, Modrič, Casemiro - Hazard, Benzema, Vinicius

Villarreal - estimated line-up:

Rulli - Foyth, Torres, Albiol, Pedraza - Trigueros, Capoue, Parejo - Gómez, Alcácer, Danjuma 

 

Free tip for Real Madrid vs Villarreal - Under 1,5 in first half (1.57)

 

Real Madrid vs Villarreal FAQ:

Where to watch Real Madrid vs Villarreal live on TV?  The match will be live on Nova Sport 3. 

What players to watch during the match? David Alaba, Vinicius, Dani Parejo. 

Who is the favourite? Real Madrid is the favourite according to the bookmakers (1.55)

How did the last match between the two teams end? Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal, 22/5/2021. 

What time does the match start? Opening kick-off at 21:00. 

What stadium will the match be played in? Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. 

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here. 

 

 

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