Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF Prediction 24 January 2026

While Villarreal’s European campaign has been a disappointment, their domestic form has been far more convincing. Following matches against Getafe (2–0), Barcelona (0–2), Elche (3–1), Alavés (3–1), and Betis (0–2), the Yellow Submarine sit third in the table with 41 points and an impressive 37:19 goal difference.

Real Madrid occupy second place with 48 points and a 43:17 goal record, trailing the leaders by just one point. After a surprising 0–2 defeat to Celta, Los Blancos responded emphatically, stringing together wins over Alavés (2–1), Sevilla (2–0), Betis (5–1), and Levante (2–1).

Villarreal are traditionally stubborn opponents at home, especially against elite sides, so this fixture is unlikely to be straightforward for Real Madrid. The visitors should be capable of avoiding defeat, but keeping a clean sheet at La Cerámica looks far from guaranteed.

Real Madrid not to lose and both teams to score 1.90