Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Betiball's prediction for Real Madrid vs Villarreal on 17 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Madrid vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Starting Lineups Time : 17/12/2023 16:00

Real Madrid
4 - 1
Finished
Villarreal
84' event Aurelien Tchouameni
84' event Jose Luis Sanmartin Mato,Joselu / Brahim Diaz
79' event Aurelien Tchouameni / Toni Kroos
78' event Daniel Ceballos Fernandez / Jude Bellingham
68' event Luka Modric
67' event Jude Bellingham
64' event Brahim Diaz
46' event Fran Garcia / Ferland Mendy
39' event Rodrygo Silva De Goes Goal awarded
37' event Rodrygo Silva De Goes
35' event Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias Nacho / David Alaba
25' event Jude Bellingham
event 85' Etienne Capoue
event 79' Ben Brereton / Jose Luis Morales Martin
event 74' Ilias Akhomach
event 74' Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Ilias Akhomach
event 67' Adria Altimira
event 54' Jose Luis Morales Martin
event 46' Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
event 46' Alexander Sorloth / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
event 29' Ramon Terrats Espacio / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
84' event Aurelien Tchouameni
event 85' Etienne Capoue
84' event Jose Luis Sanmartin Mato,Joselu / Brahim Diaz
event 79' Ben Brereton / Jose Luis Morales Martin
79' event Aurelien Tchouameni / Toni Kroos
event 74' Ilias Akhomach
78' event Daniel Ceballos Fernandez / Jude Bellingham
event 74' Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Ilias Akhomach
68' event Luka Modric
event 67' Adria Altimira
67' event Jude Bellingham
event 54' Jose Luis Morales Martin
64' event Brahim Diaz
event 46' Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
46' event Fran Garcia / Ferland Mendy
event 46' Alexander Sorloth / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
39' event Rodrygo Silva De Goes Goal awarded
event 29' Ramon Terrats Espacio / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
37' event Rodrygo Silva De Goes
35' event Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias Nacho / David Alaba
25' event Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid Real Madrid
Substitutions
#18 Aurelien Tchouameni
#14 Jose Luis Sanmartin Mato,Joselu
#6 Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias Nacho
#19 Daniel Ceballos Fernandez
#20 Fran Garcia
#36 Vinicius Tobias
#25 Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
#39 Mario de Luis Jimenez
#32 Nicolas Paz Martinez
Real Madrid Real Madrid Villarreal Villarreal
22Shots3
9Shots on Goal1
14Fouls12
14Corner Kick0
12Free kick20
4Offside0
2Yellow card3
8Aerial6
0Save5
6Successful Tackles3
7Interceptions8
1Assist0
5Substitution5
13Shots off goal2
1Hit The Post0
3Head Success4
8Blocked1
13Tackle15
4Dribbles8
6Throw-in14
646Passes424
113Attacks65
69Dangerous attacks22
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#9 Ben Brereton
#11 Alexander Sorloth
#5 Jorge Cuenca
#20 Ramon Terrats Espacio
#14 Manuel Trigueros Munoz
#1 Jose Manuel Reina Paez
#17 Francisco Femenia Far, Kiko
#18 Alberto Moreno
Commentary
85' Etienne Capoue - Villarreal receive a yellow card
84' Aurelien Tchouameni - Real Madrid receive a yellow card
84' Real Madrid — substitution: Jose Luis Sanmartin Mato,Joselu / Brahim Diaz
79' Real Madrid — substitution: Aurelien Tchouameni / Toni Kroos
79' Villarreal — substitution: Ben Brereton / Jose Luis Morales Martin
78' Real Madrid — substitution: Daniel Ceballos Fernandez / Jude Bellingham
74' Ilias Akhomach - Villarreal receive a yellow card
74' Villarreal — substitution: Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Ilias Akhomach
68' Goal! Luka Modric - Real Madrid
67' Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid receive a yellow card
67' Adria Altimira - Villarreal receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Brahim Diaz - Real Madrid
54' Goal! Jose Luis Morales Martin - Villarreal
46' Real Madrid — substitution: Fran Garcia / Ferland Mendy
46' Villarreal — substitution: Jorge Cuenca / Raul Albiol Tortajada
46' Villarreal — substitution: Alexander Sorloth / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
39' VAR review - Real Madrid
37' Goal! Rodrygo Silva De Goes - Real Madrid
35' Real Madrid — substitution: Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias Nacho / David Alaba
29' Villarreal — substitution: Ramon Terrats Espacio / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
25' Goal! Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid

How We Build the Real Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Madrid vs Villarreal on 17 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Madrid's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Real Madrid and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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