| Real Madrid wins | Draw | Villarreal wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | 5.1 | 6.05 |
| Real Madrid | Villarreal |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Kairat Almaty 0 - 5 Real Madrid
| LAST GAME: Villarreal 2 - 2 Juventus
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- Competition: La Liga
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Real Madrid vs Villarreal | Saturday, October 4, 2025, 3 PM EDT |
| Real Madrid odds | -217 |
| Villarreal odds | +500 |
| Draw | +420 |
| Over 2 | -556 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Preview and Team News
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid, quite unfortunately, have several key players sidelined due to injuries. What’s worse is that all these players are defenders. Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rudiger, Daniel Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Eder Militao have all been ruled out.
This will considerably weaken manager Xabi Alonso’s plans, as he likes to be compact at the back and build from there before moving upward to midfield and the final third. Madrid tend to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation, but the injuries sustained by all these defenders may make them think twice.
👈 @XabiAlonso pic.twitter.com/JBnhJJpJXy
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 2, 2025
The hosts have been one of the best teams in the final third throughout this competition, and their form is extraordinary. They’ve scored 15 goals in their last five matches.
However, Alonso has ensured that his wards have paid equal attention to defending well. Madrid have kept the most number of clean sheets in the competition (3). This merely goes to highlight Alonso’s philosophy of being solid at the back before expressing themselves in attack. As a result, Los Blancos have won four of their last five clashes.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Villarreal (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Garcia, Alaba, Huijsen, Asencio; Ceballos, Tchouameni; Vinicius, Guler, Rodrygo; Mbappe.
Villarreal Team News
Villarreal have quite a few injuries in their squad. Gerard Moreno is a doubtful starter due to a hamstring injury, while Juan Foyth and Ayoze Perez won’t be available for selection until the end of the month. Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Manor Solomon, and Pau Cabanes have also been sidelined.
Manager Marcelino Garcia prefers an old-fashioned 4-5-1 formation, which allows him to have more control over the ball, especially in defense and midfield. Villarreal’s sole aim will likely be to control the passing of the ball and look for spaces in the final third. They currently sit third in the league table with 16 points.
MVP @Nicolaspepe1919 💫#UCL pic.twitter.com/Osc1jwDVy7
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) October 1, 2025
The Yellow Submarine most recently drew 2-2 with Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. They kept possession for just 44% and played mostly on the counter. However, their xG was quite impressive at 1.72.
Attacker Georges Mikautadze was the most accurate passer (100%) to play 45 minutes or more, and he ended the evening with a goal in his pocket. Against Madrid, he’ll need to be sharp inside the box and run behind their defenders, allowing himself space to take shots at will.
Villarreal predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-5-1): Tenas; Pedraza, Veiga, Marin, Mourino; Buchanan, Gueye, Parejo, Comesana, Pepe; Mikautadze.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction
- Pick: Real Madrid to win
- Odds: -217 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal
Real Madrid are the favorites to win this game. They currently sit second in the league table and have only recently lost their first match of the season, against cross-town rivals Atletico Madrid. Alonso’s men have been nigh on unbeatable this season and seem to be serious contenders for winning the title.
The use of short, one-touch passes makes Madrid one of the toughest teams to break down. Most importantly, the presence of Kylian Mbappe inside the box gives opposition defenders shivers down their throats. He’s the competition’s top scorer (8) so far and will be expected to add to his tally. His off-the-ball play is also among the best in the world.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Kylian Mbappe to score
- Odds: -156 (20Bet)
We expect Kylian Mbappe to score in this match. The Frenchman, who won the World Cup under Didier Deschamps in 2018, is one of the best, if not the best, centre-forwards in the world. His accuracy in the final third, as well as his willingness to set his teammates up, makes him deadly.
Most recently, Mbappe scored a hat-trick in Madrid’s midweek fixture against Kairat Almaty, and this has taken his tally up to 14 goals this season across all competitions. In La Liga, he’s already found the back of the net on eight occasions. He did so in their 2-5 defeat to Atletico Madrid last weekend as well. We expect him to breach the Villarreal defense too.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN (USA)
- TSN/ RDS (Canada)
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