Round 21 - La Liga
Villarreal CF VS Real Madrid
Estadio de la Cerámica
25 January, 2026
Overview:
Villarreal hosts Real Madrid in La Liga round 21 at Estadio de la Ceramica. Real Madrid holds strong historical dominance in H2H with high xG and scoring trends, while Villarreal boasts solid home defense. Expect a competitive clash with Real Madrid favored due to superior attack.[1][2][3]
Recent H2H results: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Real Madrid.
Villarreal may employ defensive setup at home to counter Real Madrid's high-possession, chance-creation style. Real Madrid likely to dominate ball and exploit H2H superiority through pacey wingers.[1][2]
Real Madrid's consistent scoring against Villarreal historically and superior away form outweigh Villarreal's home defensive record, tilting odds towards away victory despite tight contest.[1][3]
Stats:
| Villarreal CF | Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 46 | 54 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.5 | 2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 29 | 45 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 16 | 1 | 2 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 14 | 3 | 2 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 13 | 2 | 3 | 41 |
| 4 | Atleti | 11 | 5 | 3 | 38 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 10 | 4 | 5 | 34 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29 |
| 7 | Celta | 6 | 8 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Athletic | 7 | 3 | 9 | 24 |
| 9 | Elche | 5 | 8 | 6 | 23 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 |
| 12 | Getafe | 6 | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 13 | Girona | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 |
| 14 | Sevilla FC | 6 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 15 | Osasuna | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 16 | Alavés | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 17 | Mallorca | 4 | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| 18 | Valencia | 3 | 8 | 8 | 17 |
| 19 | Levante | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 2 | 7 | 10 | 13 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 17 | 18 | 4 |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 18 | 11 | 2 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 18 | 11 | N/A |
| R. Lewandowski | FCB | POL | 16 | 9 | 1 |
