At least 3 and at most 10 confirmed head-to-head matches from the available archive. Historical frequency is not the probability of the next result. Scores use 90 minutes plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalties. The calculation and available odds were frozen before kickoff. Odds updated: .
Pre-match data and calculation
Real Madrid
3W0D2L5 recent matches
Goals2.40per match
Conceded1.20per match
xG2.555 matches
xGA1.21per match
Over 2.54/5Under 2.51/5
Villarreal
2W0D3L5 recent matches
Goals1.80per match
Conceded1.60per match
xG2.595 matches
xGA1.28per match
Over 2.54/5Under 2.51/5
Match prediction and stats
Real Madrid over the last 5: 3W, 0D, 2L · 2.40 scored and 1.20 conceded per match.
Villarreal over the last 5: 2W, 0D, 3L · 1.80 scored and 1.60 conceded per match.
The xG balance is close: Real Madrid 1.34, Villarreal 1.31. No clear edge in the current sample.
Goals total in recent matches (each team's games, not head-to-head): Real Madrid: over 2.5 in 4/5, under 2.5 in 1/5; Villarreal: over 2.5 in 4/5, under 2.5 in 1/5. Over 2.5 was more frequent for both teams.