Villarreal vs Real Madrid: match statistics
Real Madrid presents more solid form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG) compared to Villarreal (1.2 PPG), indicating the guests' better disposition. Madrid dominates offensive statistics away with an average of 2.0 goals per match and higher xG (2.09 vs 1.79), while simultaneously having better shots on target efficiency (6.8 vs 6.1). Villarreal, despite an impressive record of 80% wins at home, has lost three of the last five matches overall, which may indicate a drop in form. Real Madrid demonstrates greater game control with 58% possession away and better defensive efficiency (40% clean sheets). Considering Real's class, their higher position in the table, and the advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics, the guests are the favorite for this meeting.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Villarreal played against Real Madrid in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Villarreal has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Real Madrid has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Villarreal scores 1.95 goals per game and allows 1.00. Real Madrid scores 2.15 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Villarreal's games and 50% of Real Madrid's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 60%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Real Madrid has the higher season xG average, 2.24 to 1.47 per game. Villarreal takes 12.9 shots per game, while Real Madrid takes 19.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Villarreal leads at halftime in 53% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Real Madrid leads at halftime in 55% and scores 1.15 after halftime.
When the teams score
Villarreal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Real Madrid, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Real Madrid presents more solid form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG) compared to Villarreal (1.2 PPG), indicating the guests' better disposition. Madrid dominates offensive statistics away with an average of 2.0 goals per match and higher xG (2.09 vs 1.79), while simultaneously having better shots on target efficiency (6.8 vs 6.1). Villarreal, despite an impressive record of 80% wins at home, has lost three of the last five matches overall, which may indicate a drop in form. Real Madrid demonstrates greater game control with 58% possession away and better defensive efficiency (40% clean sheets). Considering Real's class, their higher position in the table, and the advantage in key offensive and defensive statistics, the guests are the favorite for this meeting.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Villarreal | Real Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Real Madrid is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Villarreal · 2.4 pts / game - Real Madrid
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Real Madrid is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.95 goals / game - Villarreal · 2.15 goals / game - Real Madrid
Real Madrid is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Villarreal · 0.85 goals / game - Real Madrid
Villarreal scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Real Madrid keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 meczów).
Real Madrid scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Villarreal
Over / Under - Real Madrid
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Real Madrid is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.89 pts / game - Villarreal · 2.05 pts / game - Real Madrid
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Real Madrid - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Villarreal
Real Madrid
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Villarreal | Liga | Real Madrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.62 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 48% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 26% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 83% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Villarreal's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Real Madrid. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs Real Madrid?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 0:2 Real Madrid. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs Real Madrid?
Villarreal score 1.95 goals per game on average and Real Madrid 2.15. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Villarreal's matches and 50% of Real Madrid's.
What form are Villarreal and Real Madrid in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Real Madrid 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs Real Madrid?
The statistical background for Villarreal vs Real Madrid — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.