Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: January 24, 2026 | Stadio de la Ceramica | La Liga| 20:00 GMT

It’s a clash of two Spanish giants as 2nd place Real Madrid travel to 3rd Villarreal, with just 7 points separating the two sides, all is to play for.

Villarreal have a game in hand on Madrid, and with a win here and that game, they could close the gap to just a singular point.

Who will come out on top...

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS - Odds: 1.67 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Villarreal (4-4-2) Junior, Navarro, Foyth, Viega, Pedraza, Buchmann, Comesana, Parejo, Moleiro, Moreno, Mikatuadze

Real Madrid (4-3-3) Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Garcia, Mbappe, Vinicius

League Standings

Villarreal currently sit 3rd in La Liga despite a dip in form as of late. They welcome Real Madrid to their home ground in search of closing the game. With a game in hand and facing Madrid now, they could close the gap to just a point with a win in both. With Real Madrid struggling after departing with Alonso, there is no better time to jump on their tail.

The visitors Madrid, have struggled as of late, losing the Super Copa final to Barcelona in Alonso’s last game, then losing to Spanish 2nd division side Albacete in the Copa Del Rey. They sit just a point behind league leaders Barcelona but need to change things around if they have any chance of leapfrogging their rivals. Why not start here with a win against very tough opposition.

Head to Head Timeline

• 15 Mar 2025 // Villarreal 1-2 Real Madrid

• 19 May 2024 // Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid

• 19 Jan 2023 // Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid

• 07 Jan 2023 // Villarreal 2-1 Real Madrid

• 12 Feb 2022 // Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid

• 21 Nov 2020 // Villarreal 1-1 Real Madrid

• 01 Sep 2019 // Villarreal 2-2 Real Madrid

• 03 Jan 2019 // Villarreal 2-2 Real Madrid

• 19 May 2018 // Villarreal 2-2 Real Madrid

• 26 Feb 2017 // Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid

Villarreal Last 5

17th Jan- Real Betis 2-0 Villarreal

10th Jan- Villarreal 3-1 Deportivo Alaves

3rd Jan- Elche 1-3 Villarreal

21st Dec - Villarreal 0-2 Barcelona

17th Dec- Racing Santander 2-1 Villarreal

Real Madrid Last 5

17th Jan- Real Madrid 2-0 Levante

14th Jan- Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid

11th Jan- Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid

8th Jan- Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid

4th Jan- Real Madrid 5-1 Betis

Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 46.70% confidence in a Real Madrid Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Villarreal vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: : Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS - Odds: 1.67

Key Players To Watch:

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) He’s been their standout attacker this year, taking the reigns from Moreno. He’s netted 8 goals and 3 assists in just 19 matches.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) Who else but Mbappe? He scored 43 goals on his opening campaign for Madrid and looks set to smash that tally, with 31 goals already.

Match Details

Stadium: Estadio de la Ceramica (Capacity: 24,500)