New hope in Madrid

In the 21st round of LaLiga, the third-placed team welcomes the second-placed team for a top match. While the hosts are looking to continue collecting points in the battle for the top spot, the Royals are aiming for higher honors. Although the Madrilenians were down and out after the inglorious dismissal of Xabi Alonso and the subsequent embarrassing exit from the Copa del Rey, just one week later, the world is looking rosier again.

This is mainly thanks to their archrivals from Barcelona, who slipped up against Real Sociedad last weekend. With their victory over relegation candidates Levante, the White Ballet have reduced the gap to the top of the table to one point. In the Champions League, too, new coach Arbeloa’s team shook off the frustration of recent weeks with a 6-1 win over Monaco, and even the much-maligned Vini Jr. redeemed himself with a dream goal.

Completely unexpectedly, the mood in the Royal camp is positive ahead of the away game against the “Yellow Submarine.” The situation is somewhat different for the home team, which recently lost 2-0 to Real Betis in the league and also suffered another painful defeat in the Champions League during the week. A bet on the visitors is therefore recommended for Villarreal vs. Real Madrid.

In addition to betting on the outcome of the game, it is also a good idea to place a bet on the goals in this match.

Since not only are the two best offenses in the league facing each other on Saturday, but also because at least three goals have been scored in seven of the last eight matches, our Villarreal vs. Real Madrid prediction is again for more than three goals.

One player who could ensure another spectacular game with his individual quality is Kylian Mbappe.

The French striker has been in top form all season and is by far the best scorer in LaLiga with 19 goals. After his injury at the end of the year, he was missing from the Royal team for a few weeks, which was painfully reflected in the results.

Now, however, the superstar is back and has made his mark in his usual manner against both Levante in the league and Monaco in the Champions League. It is therefore safe to assume that Mbappe, who has scored in eight of his last nine starts for the White Ballet, will also score against the third-placed team, as he did in the first leg. Bet365 is offering decent odds for this in Villarreal vs. Real Madrid.

Villarreal – Real Madrid Head-to-head comparison / H2H record

In a direct comparison, the Royals naturally have the upper hand. While the White Ballet has won 15 of the last 25 encounters, the hosts have only managed four wins. When these two teams play each other, you can always expect a spectacle. As mentioned above, at least three goals have been scored in seven of the last eight duels.

Villarreal – Real Madrid Tip

The Royals seem to have overcome their embarrassment in the cup and have recently shown their true colors again. It is therefore likely that they will secure another victory against the “Yellow Submarine,” who have lost their last two competitive games. Real could take the lead in the table, at least overnight. In addition, we can expect to see a few goals in this match. The main reason for this is the White Ballet’s goal-scoring guarantee, Kylian Mbappe.