Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's recent form shows a mix of impressive performances and a slight dip in their last two matches. The team enjoyed a strong four-game winning streak, including a high-scoring 4-1 victory against RCD Espanyol, before drawing with Atlético de Madrid and suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Lille in the Champions League. Despite the recent setback, Real Madrid's offensive prowess is evident, with an average of 2.17 goals scored per game over their last six matches. Their defense has been relatively solid, conceding only one goal per game on average, though they've managed just one clean sheet in this period. The team's total goals average of 3.17 per game suggests exciting, high-scoring encounters, with both teams finding the net in 67% of these matches. Currently sitting in 2nd place in La Liga with 18 points from 8 games, Real Madrid's overall form remains strong despite the recent stumble.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF has shown impressive form recently, currently sitting in 3rd place with 17 points from 8 games. The team is on a positive streak, winning four of their last six matches, including their most recent three games. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 13 goals in the last six matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 12 goals in the same period. Notably, both teams have scored in all of their recent matches, and 83% of their games have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs. The 5-1 loss to Barcelona stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while the 4-3 victory over RC Celta showcases their ability to come out on top in high-scoring encounters. Despite their strong attacking record, Villarreal has yet to keep a clean sheet in these six games, suggesting room for defensive improvement.

Recent home/away form

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's recent home form has been nothing short of impressive, with a perfect record of six consecutive wins across all competitions. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, averaging an impressive 2.83 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding only 0.67 goals per game. The team has been particularly high-scoring in their last two matches, netting 3 and 4 goals respectively against Deportivo Alavés and RCD Espanyol. Real Madrid's dominance at home is further underlined by their ability to keep clean sheets in half of these games, including a notable 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid. With 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals, fans have been treated to exciting, high-scoring encounters at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF has shown impressive away form recently, with a current three-game winning streak in La Liga matches on the road. Their last six away games have resulted in three wins, two draws, and only one loss, demonstrating their resilience outside their home stadium. Notably, Villarreal has been consistent in scoring, netting exactly two goals in each of their last four La Liga away matches. While they haven't kept a clean sheet in these six games, their ability to outscore opponents has been crucial to their success. The team's offensive prowess is evident, with 83% of their away games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. However, their 4-0 loss to Brighton in a friendly stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, albeit in a non-competitive context. Overall, Villarreal's away form has significantly contributed to their strong league position, sitting 3rd with 17 points from 8 games.