Real Madrid will be playing against Villarreal in a La Liga football match scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, at 20:00h (UTC), in Spain, check the Real Madrid vs Villarreal betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Real Madrid vs Villarreal will occur
The game takes place in the mythical Estadio Santiago Bernabéu stadium, in the city of Madrid, with a capacity for 81044 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.
Introduction to the Real Madrid vs Villarreal betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the La Liga, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.51 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.71 goals per match.
Real Madrid last match
Real Madrid comes from a win in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was FC Union Berlin, in a match valid for Champions League, and the match ended 2-3. Coach C. Ancelotti’s team lined up with this formation: 4-2-2-2.
The odds for the home team to win before the match were 2.05, so it was logical to expect a fairly even match.
With a fantastic performance, Rodrygo was the big name in the team’s victory. Responsible for Real Madrid’s best moments, the atack was a real executioner of the rival in the duel, including, with assistance for goal.
Villarreal last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for La Liga, Villarreal, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Real Sociedad team with a final score of 0-3.
The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team’s defeat had odds of 2.15.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal h2h
Real Madrid was in 2nd place in the La Liga while Villarreal was in 6th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Real Madrid team entered the field with the 4-3-3 formation, the same tactic Villarreal used in the match.
It was on 08-04-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 2-3 win for Villarreal, was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the La Liga.
The last match between these two clubs was a seesaw battle to the end.
The Real Madrid team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Villarreal team, which won only 2 games.
Real Madrid
La Liga leaderboard now
The Real Madrid team with 39 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 12 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.
In the 17th round, Girona, that is in the 1st place, has a small advantage of 2 points.
Real Madrid analysis
At the end of round 16 Real Madrid has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 34 goals to its credit against 10 conceded.
Carlo Ancelotti is widely recognized for his strategic acumen, and he may yet again surprise his opponents in this upcoming match. As the coach of Real Madrid, he has a talent for adapting his team’s tactics to suit the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition, which usually pays dividends, especially when playing in front of their home fans.
The Real Madrid team seeks to control the game by trying to achieve an average ball possession of 58.75%. This is based on the observation that ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.
In comparison to Villarreal 1524 attacks and 22 goals, Real Madrid has had 1844 attacks and 34 goals.
Best goalscorer from Real Madrid
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Jude Bellingham. The Midfielder has scored 12 times in the current season and has helped Real Madrid come out with a positive result on several occasions.
Villarreal
La Liga leaderboard now
Villarreal arrives in this game with 16 points, and in 13th place in the La Liga, having won 4 games in total and lost 8 times, making a total of 4 draws.
Villarreal analysis
Villarreal shows a negative ratio between goals made and conceded, with 22 made and 29 conceded after 16 rounds of the league.
Best goalscorer from Villarreal
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Gerard Moreno. He has scored 8 times in the current season and has helped Villarreal come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Real Madrid is Jude Bellingham, who has already scored 12 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Villarreal is Gerard Moreno, he has scored in 8 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is where most goals occur, a good time to bet if one is following the live game.
Since Villarreal has an average of 1.14 goals per game when playing away from home, and they often do not concede goals away from home, the under 2.5 goals can also be an excellent alternative to consider.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 3.1.
Handicap Betting Tip
With all the favoritism on their side, Real Madrid comes into this confrontation with great chances to get a comfortable victory. The home advantage, for example, is an indication of that. Therefore, an interesting bet is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 for the visited team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.6 corners per game.
Real Madrid is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.06 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Real Madrid in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Real Madrid has an average of 1.7 yellow cards per game over the 16 rounds, while Villarreal has an average of 2.8. In other words, these teams together are averaging 4.75 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Villarreal side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Real Madrid who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Real Madrid vs Villarreal betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 17th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid.
The last time these teams faced each other was in La Liga match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-3 result for Villarreal.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
