Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction
Real Madrid meet Villarreal CF in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 45 times. Real Madrid have won 23, Villarreal CF 6, with 16 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 0–2 Real Madrid |
| 04 Oct 2025 | Spanish La Liga | Real Madrid 3–1 Villarreal CF |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Madrid |
| 05 Oct 2024 | Spanish La Liga | Real Madrid 2–0 Villarreal CF |
| 19 May 2024 | Spanish La Liga | Villarreal CF 4–4 Real Madrid |
Recent form
Real Madrid are in excellent form — W W W L W from their last 5 (W4 D0 L1).
- W v Elche CF (3–2)
- W v Rayo Vallecano (4–1)
- W v Inter Milan (2–1)
- L v Real Betis (0–1)
- W v Malaga (4–0)
Villarreal CF are out of form — L L L L D from their last 5 (W0 D1 L4).
- L v Real Betis (1–2)
- L v Borussia Dortmund (2–3)
- L v RC Deportivo (2–3)
- L v Deportivo Alavés (0–1)
- D v Atletico Madrid (2–2)
What to expect
On current form Real Madrid look the stronger side and will fancy their chances, but tournament football rarely follows the script — expect Villarreal CF to make it competitive.
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