Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview - BTTS backed in La Liga

By Robert Norman

15 Mar 2025

Robert Norman 15 Mar 2025

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Real Madrid meets Villarreal in La Liga after a controversial Champions League win.
Villarreal is competing for a Champions League spot with a strong home scoring record.
Real Madrid is in great form with recent high-scoring games but has shown defensive weaknesses.

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Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview
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Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview

Following a controversial Champions League knockout win over Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid return to La Liga action when they travel to face Marcelino's Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica Stadium.

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Villarreal have been impressive in the league this season and are firmly in contention for Champions League places.

They have won five of their last ten league games with three draws and two losses.

Marcelino's side have been fragile in defence, conceding in eight of their last ten La Liga games while both teams have found the back of the net in six of those matches.

Five of Villarreal's last seven home league games have seen Over 2.5 goals while they have kept just two clean sheets in their last ten home league matches.

Real Madrid have been in a rich vein of form heading into this fixture, winning six of their last ten games in all competitions.

The Spanish champions have been free scoring, having scored two or more goals in six of their last ten league matches.

Real Madrid have struggled defensively though, conceding in five of their last six league games while both teams to score have featured in seven of their last ten games in all competitions.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are winless in their last three away league games while seven of their last nine away league games have seen Over 2.5 goals.

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