The La Liga title race heats up this weekend as Real Madrid host Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday night. Both sides are in the top three and separated by just two points, which sets up a mouth-watering clash in Madrid. Here’s our full preview and Real Madrid vs Villarreal prediction.
Betting Preview for Real Madrid vs Villarreal
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid
- Date: Saturday, October 4th, 2025
- Time: 21:00 CET
- Teams: Real Madrid vs Villarreal
- Odds (via 1XBet)
Betting on Real Madrid
- 1XBet Spread: –0.5 / –1.0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.65
- 1XBet O/U: Over 2.5
Real Madrid opened the season with six straight La Liga wins before being humbled in the Madrid derby by Atlético (5-2). Xabi Alonso’s men bounced back midweek in the Champions League, hammering FC Kairat 5-0, and will be determined to keep pace with leaders Barcelona.
Betting on Villarreal
- 1XBet Spread: +0.5 / +1.0
- 1XBet Moneyline: 4.50
- 1XBet O/U: Over 2.5
Villarreal are in strong form themselves, with five wins, one draw, and just one defeat – that lone loss coming to Atlético Madrid. They arrive on a three-match winning streak in the league, defeating Osasuna, Sevilla, and Athletic Bilbao, and will fancy their chances of springing a surprise in the capital.
MatchPlug Prediction for Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Both teams come in scoring freely, and Villarreal have shown resilience on the road. However, with Los Blancos’ home record and the urgency to respond to their derby defeat, they remain slight favourites.
Expect a lively, high-intensity contest with goals at both ends, but Madrid’s depth and experience should tilt it in their favour.
Final Prediction: Real Madrid to win 2-1.
