Villarreal vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey

After an end of the World Cup, Villarreal managed to satisfy the fans. Team achieved a success in the first game at the renewed Estadio de la Ceramica, giving a great start to club's new era. Victory over Valencia was followed by a 5:1 victory over Cartagena. 

The Yellow Submarine put up a sensational performance in the first La Liga game of year 2023 - Valencians secured a 2:1 victory over Real Madrid. After a 1:1 draw against Celta in Vigo, Kike Setien's men have eight victories and four draws, delivering 28 points and a 5th position in the standings. 

Coquelin and Lo Celso won't be able to help their team in the upcoming game. 

After an end of the World Cup, Real secured a victory over Valladolid (2:0), followed by a racist scandal involving Vinicius Junior, a defeat to Villarreal and a devastating loss to Barcelona in El Clasico, which left the Whites without the Spanish Super Cup. In the first round of Copa del Rey, Galacticos managed to beat Cacereno by a modest score of 1:0. 

Madrid put up a convincing performance in the Champions League, finishing top of the group. But so far team is behind Barcelona in La Liga standings. After 16 rounds Carlo Ancelotti's men have 12 victories and two draws, delivering 38 points. 

Diaz, Courtois and Carvajal will miss the upcoming game.