Real Madrid vs Villarreal prediction and betting tips on December 17, 2023
Oliver White
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
In the context of the 17th round of La Liga, a match between Real Madrid and Villarreal will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, December 17, starting at 21:00 Central European Time.
Real Madrid
This week, Madrid celebrated their sixth victory in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, completing their group stage without dropping points. However, in La Liga, their last match ended unfavorably as Carlo Ancelotti's side failed to overcome Real Betis away. Simultaneously, Girona defeated Barcelona, pushing Real Madrid down the league table and taking the top spot.
Villarreal
After 16 La Liga matches, Villarreal has secured only four victories, placing them 13th in the league standings. It's a far cry from the club's expected performance, notably due to the number of goals conceded. Only the main underdogs of the tournament - Granada and Almeria - have conceded more goals than Villarreal this season. In the Europa League, the team won their group and advanced to the Round of 16. In their last match, they defeated Rennes, securing their position ahead of the French side.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Real Madrid has won their last four home matches.
- Villarreal has lost just one away match in their last nine.
- In their last four La Liga matches, Real Madrid has not defeated their upcoming opponent.
Prediction
I believe the hosts will secure the win, but it won't be a landslide victory. With that in mind, I'll bet on Villarreal to win with a +2 handicap.
