Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 21 La Liga

The Round 21 La Liga blockbuster between Villarreal vs Real Madrid takes place at the Estadio de la Cerámica, with kick-off set for 01:30 AM (IST) on Sunday, 25 January 2026. This is a true top-of-the-table clash. Villarreal sit third and are pushing hard for a Champions League spot, while Real Madrid arrive as title contenders in second place. With both sides among La Liga’s best attacks, this promises to be one of the most entertaining fixtures of the round. Match Overview – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Villarreal vs Real Madrid Category Details Fixture Villarreal vs Real Madrid Competition La Liga Round Round 21 Date & Kick-Off Sunday, 25 January 2026 – 01:30 AM (IST) Venue Estadio de la Cerámica Location Villarreal, Spain Capacity 24,500 Surface Grass Weather 10°C – Cool Match Insight: Real Madrid have won four of the last five league meetings against Villarreal, including a 3–1 victory earlier this season. La Liga Standings Snapshot (as of Jan 24, 2026) Team Position Played W D L Goals For Goals Against Points Real Madrid 2nd 20 15 3 2 43 17 48 Villarreal 3rd 19 13 2 4 37 19 41 Both teams boast strong goal differences, but Real Madrid’s defensive record gives them a narrow edge. Recent Form Guide – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Villarreal – Last 5 Matches (L-L-W-W-L) Date (2026) Opponent Score Result Competition Jan 20 Ajax (H) 1–2 Loss Cup/Friendly Jan 17 Real Betis (A) 2–0 Loss La Liga Jan 10 Alavés (H) 3–1 Win La Liga Jan 03 Elche (A) 1–3 Win La Liga Dec 21 (2025) Barcelona (H) 0–2 Loss La Liga Real Madrid – Last 5 Matches (W-W-L-L-W) Date (2026) Opponent Score Result Competition Jan 20 Monaco (H) 6–1 Win Cup/Friendly Jan 17 Levante (H) 2–0 Win La Liga Jan 14 Albacete (A) 3–2 Loss Cup Jan 11 Barcelona (A) 3–2 Loss La Liga Jan 08 Atlético Madrid (A) 1–2 Win La Liga Head-to-Head – Last 5 Meetings Date Competition Home Team Score Away Team Result Oct 5, 2025 La Liga Real Madrid 3–1 Villarreal Real Madrid Win Mar 16, 2025 La Liga Villarreal 1–2 Real Madrid Real Madrid Win Oct 6, 2024 La Liga Real Madrid 2–0 Villarreal Real Madrid Win May 20, 2024 La Liga Villarreal 4–4 Real Madrid Draw Dec 18, 2023 La Liga Real Madrid 4–1 Villarreal Real Madrid Win Villarreal have struggled to contain Real Madrid’s firepower in recent seasons. Top Scorers to Watch Villarreal: Alberto Moleiro – 8 goals, 3 assists (19 matches) Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé – 19 goals, 4 assists (19 matches) Mbappé remains the league’s most dangerous forward, while Moleiro has been Villarreal’s creative heartbeat. Predicted Lineups – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Villarreal vs Real Madrid Villarreal (4-4-2) Luiz Junior – Pau Navarro, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona – Tajon Buchanan, Pape Gueye, Dani Parejo, Alberto Moleiro – Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze Real Madrid (4-2-3-1) Thibaut Courtois – Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras – Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga – Franco Mastantuono, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior – Kylian Mbappé Unavailable Players Team Players Out Villarreal Santiago Mourino (suspension), Willy Kambwala (injury), Santi Comesaña (suspension), Pau Cabanes (injury) Real Madrid Antonio Rüdiger (injury), Éder Militão (injury), Ferland Mendy (injury), Trent Alexander-Arnold (injury), Aurélien Tchouaméni (suspension) Defensive absences could make this a more open contest than usual. Statistical Projection – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Metric Villarreal Real Madrid Win Probability 27% 45% Draw Probability 28% — Expected Possession 46–49% 51–54% Shots on Target 4–5 5–7 Expected Goals (xG) 1.2–1.5 1.6–2.0 Clean Sheet Probability 22% 34% Most Likely Scorer Gerard Moreno Kylian Mbappé ✅ Final Score Prediction Villarreal 1–2 Real Madrid Likely Scorers: Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Real Madrid’s attacking depth and big-game mentality should give them the edge, but Villarreal are strong at home and capable of making this a tight contest. Confidence Levels Villarreal Win: 27% Draw: 28% Real Madrid Win: 45% Read More:- Lecce vs Lazio Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast ,Round 22 Serie A Man City vs Wolves Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 23 Premier League Suggested Tips (Informational Only) Real Madrid to Win Over 2.5 Total Goals Both Teams to Score: Yes Anytime Scorer: Kylian Mbappé ⚠️ All predictions are for informational purposes only. Betting involves risk—please play responsibly. FAQs – Villarreal vs Real Madrid 1.What time is Villarreal vs Real Madrid? Kick-off is at 01:30 AM (IST) on Sunday, 25 January 2026. 2.Where is the match being played? At the Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal. 3.Who are the key players to watch? Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid and Alberto Moleiro for Villarreal. 4.What is the predicted score? A 2–1 away win for Real Madrid in Round 21 of La Liga.