LiontipsVillarreal vs Real Madrid. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Villarreal performed successfully in the Champions League group stage, team clinched a crucial victory over Atalanta in the last round, team will soon start to play in the playoffs of the main European club competition.
Valencians were not so impressive in Spanish Cup, Unai Emery's men beat only two opponents, in the third round team was eliminated by a modest Segunda side - The Yellows failed to beat Sporting Gijon.
After 23 rounds of La Liga The Yellow Submarine have nine victories and eight draws, delivering 35 points and a 6th spot in the standings. In two most recent rounds hosts beat Mallorca (3:0) and Betis (2:0). Team's offensive performance is fantastic, 38 goals were scored.
Dia, Coquelin, Moreno and Pena won't feature in the upcoming match.
Madrid side has already claimed a trophy in the new year - on January, Real won the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, beating Athletic Bilbao in the final. However, the Lions took their revenge at the beginning of February, beating the Whites in the quarter-final of Spanish Cup.
Next week, Galacticos will start their performance in the Champions League playoffs, team had no problems in the group stage, Real earned a top spot quite easily.
After 23 rounds of La Liga Carlo Ancelotti's men are topping the league. 34-time champion of Spain has 16 victories and five draws, delivering 53 points and a top spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking scary, 53 goals were scored by Real, 17 of them - by Karim Benzema, who is team's top goalscorer.
In the latest match team clinched a 1:0 victory over Granada.
Hazard, Benzema, Casemiro and Lucas Vasquez are unavailable this weekend.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Villarreal
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Madrid won 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 4 out of 6 most recent head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
Real are looking great in the current season, they are six points clear of their nearest competitor. Villarreal is surely a talented team, but players lack consistency. We think that capital team is looking more favourable at the moment.
Moreover, even without their best goalscorer, Real is a dangerous opponent for any team in the world. We are expecting a victory from the visitors, Madrid team is always motivated for matches against serious opponents.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Real Madrid
Capital club won 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches, we are expecting the same result today - Real is a more consistent team now, plus club is in a great form. We think that leader won't put much effort, because the Champions League match is nearby.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by one goal
