Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.
- Villarreal CF 38 games · 72 pts (2026/27)
- Real Madrid CF 38 games · 86 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Diego Sanchez Rojo (Spain)
12 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 5.9 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Real Madrid CF | H | 4–4 | D |
| 14 May | Girona FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | Sevilla FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 May | RC Celta de Vigo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Apr | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | UD Almeria | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Villarreal CF | A | 4–4 | D |
| 14 May | Deportivo Alaves | H | 5–0 | W |
| 11 May | Granada CF | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 May | FC Bayern München | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Cadiz CF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | FC Bayern München | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Villarreal CF | Real Madrid CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 72 | Points | 86 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 22 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 27 / 5 / 6 |
| 72 | Scored | 77 |
| 46 | Conceded | 35 |
| +26 | GD | +42 |
| 1.89 | PPG | 2.26 |
| 58% | Win % | 71% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Villarreal CF is hosting Real Madrid CF for another epic battle.
- 5' Villarreal CF is showing some good football. However, Villarreal CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Arda Guler makes it 0-1.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Real Madrid CF's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' Real Madrid CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' What composure from Joselu! The Spain international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 35' It’s high time Marcelino made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 39' GOAL! Alexander Sorloth fires home to make it 1-2!
- 40' Magnificent from Lucas Vazquez! That is 18 goals in 545 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Poor challenge from Alberto Moreno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 46' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bertrand Traore is hanging Ilias Akhomach on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' Arda Guler makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and Real Madrid CF are in front.
- 48' What composure from Alexander Sorloth! The Norway international strokes it home. 2-4.
- 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alexander Sorloth makes it 3-4.
- 56' What a moment for Alexander Sorloth! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 60' A tactical swap from Real Madrid CF — Eduardo Camavinga on, Federico Valverde off on 60 minutes.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carlo Ancelotti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eduardo Camavinga on 66.
- 68' The Real Madrid CF manager makes a substitution. Brahim Diaz departs to be replaced by Rodrygo.
- 73' It is a substitution in Villarreal CF team. Gerard Moreno is replaced by Etienne Capoue on 73 minute.
- 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Real Madrid CF that had 545 games and scored 775 goals.
- 80' Alberto Moreno makes way for RamonTerrats Espacio at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
- 82' It is a substitution in Real Madrid CF team. Luka Modric is replaced by Mario Martin on 82 minute.
- 84' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a card on 84.
- 86' Dani Ceballos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 86.
- 90' The referee shows Villarreal CF player a card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Villarreal CF 4-4 Real Madrid CF.
Lineups
Villarreal CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 18
- 11
- 12
-
10
Dani Parejo ↓ Francis Coquelin 46'
- 9
-
7
Gerard Moreno ↓ Etienne Capoue 73'
-
5
Jorge Cuenca ↓ Raul Albiol 46'
- 13
- 2
- 27
- 4
Bench
-
6
Etienne Capoue ↑ 73'
-
25
Bertrand Traore ↑ 46'
-
19
Francis Coquelin ↑ 46'
- 23
- 14
- 1
-
20
RamonTerrats Espacio ↑ 80'
-
3
Raul Albiol ↑ 46'
- 15
Coach
Marcelino
Real Madrid CF Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
-
21
Brahim Diaz ↓ Rodrygo 68'
- 14
- 13
-
10
Luka Modric ↓ Mario Martin 82'
- 17
- 19
- 15
-
3
Eder Militao ↓ Nacho 60'
- 24
- 20
Bench
- 25
- 23
- 8
-
6
Nacho ↑ 60'
- 7
- 2
- 1
-
11
Rodrygo ↑ 68'
-
12
Eduardo Camavinga ↑ 60'
- 5
-
28
Mario Martin ↑ 82'
Coach
Carlo Ancelotti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Karim Benzema | 7 |
| Alexander Sorloth | 4 |
| Gerard Moreno | 4 |
| Mariano Diaz | 3 |
| Gareth Bale | 2 |
| Luka Modric | 2 |
| Yeremi Pino | 2 |
| Arda Guler | 2 |
Head to Head
Villarreal CF Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.05
Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.27
Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Villarreal CF or Real Madrid CF 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
Villarreal CF or Draw
61%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
61%
Villarreal CF or Real Madrid CF
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Real Madrid CF win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–4 not predicted4 – 4Actual
1 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 3
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 3
3.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 4
3%
2 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF
| Handicap | Villarreal CF covers | Push | Real Madrid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 17% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 13% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.