Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction, Best Bets, Odds

Real Madrid are back at the top of the La Liga table. They beat Real Valladolid 2-0 last weekend. Karim Benzema scored the winner. Madrid lost to Barcelona in the last game. Carlo Ancelotti's team did not defend well. Villarreal are a team that has struggled defensively this season. Madrid will hope their experience will help them to win. Xavi has never won the Spanish league as a manager.

Quique Setien was appointed as the new head coach of Villarreal. Unai Emery left the club for Aston Villa less than a month before the World Cup 2022. Setie took charge of three matches before that, two of which ended in defeat. Villareal won the first game back last weekend. They beat local rivals Valencia 2-1. The 64-year-old's reputation took a hit after a disastrous spell at Barcelona in 2020.

Villarreal are looking to win against Real Madrid. The last time the two teams met, they drew 0-0 at the Estadio de la Ceramica and the Bernabeu. Madrid have won only three of their last 10 matches against VillarReal. Ancelotti's side have a knack for winning even when they are not playing well.