Henry Roldán
Get ready for one of the most exciting matches of La Liga matchday 28 when Real Madrid vs Villarreal take the field at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium this coming Saturday.
The Merengues is on fire after a stunning 6-0 victory over Real Valladolid in its last match, while the Yellow Submarine also showed its strength with a 2-0 win against Real Sociedad at home.
This will be the third time both clubs clash this season. The first was on matchday 16 when Villarreal took a 2-1 victory, while Real Madrid came out on top 3-2 in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of the thrilling match between Real Madrid vs Villarreal.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Real Madrid vs Villarreal La Liga Matchday 28 Game on April 8, 2023
- Where: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium – Madrid, Spain
- When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Real Madrid (-215) / Tie (+330) / Villarreal (+475)
- Asian Handicap: Real Madrid (-0.75, -170) / Villarreal (+0.75, +120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-160) / Under (+125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-140) / No (+105)
All odds shown are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Real Madrid CF
Despite being somewhat behind Barcelona in La Liga leaderboard, Real Madrid is showing that it is more alive than ever to fight for all the competitions it is still active in.
After a massive 6-0 win against Real Valladolid, which left it with 59 points and 12 behind the Blaugranas last Wednesday, the Merengues took revenge on its historic rival by humiliating it 0-4 in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg at the Camp Nou, ultimately eliminating it.
These two victories are a godsend for Real Madrid, who had been struggling in its recent games, especially in its offense. With the Champions League quarter-finals against Chelsea just around the corner, the team needed a morale boost.
However, Real Madrid can’t let its guard down in its upcoming game against Villarreal. Even though it hasn’t had the best luck against it this season, with only 11 matches remaining in the calendar, it can’t afford to drop points if it wants to stay in the race for La Liga.
Fortunately, the team’s home record in the current La Liga edition is spotless, having only lost an official match during the Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga; Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde; Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema, Vinícius Júnior.
Betting on Villarreal CF
The Villarreal still has a shot at playing in the Champions League next season, but it can’t take its foot off the gas, even when facing the tough Real Madrid. Led by Quique Setién, the team has gone five straight games without a loss, and in two of the last three, it has defeated direct rivals for European spots, such as Real Betis and Real Sociedad.
Thanks to this great moment, the Yellow Submarine is in Conference League positions, standing in sixth place with 44 points, just four units behind Real Sociedad in fourth place, which grants a direct spot in the Champions League.
During this positive streak, Villarreal has shown off a pretty solid defense, conceding only two goals and consolidating as the fourth-best defensive team in the Spanish championship, with only 24 goals conceded in 27 matches played.
Regarding its performance away from home, Setién’s team has shown different facets throughout the season. Although it has won its last two games on the road, it has suffered six losses and only scored 15 goals in 14 away matches played.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): José Reina; Juan Foyth, Raúl Albiol, Pau Torres, Alfonso Pedraza; Ramón Terrats, Dani Parejo, Manu Trigueros; Samuel Chukwueze, José Luis Morales, Yéremi Pino.
JefeBet Prediction
The previous two encounters between these clubs were chock-full of goals, and there’s no reason to believe this one will be any different. In its last five official games, Real Madrid has found the back of the net 15 times, and this season, nobody has scored more goals at home than the 32 that the Merengues has netted at the Santiago Bernabéu.
But don’t count out Villarreal, who has scored in six straight games and has found the back of the net in its last six away matches as well.
Prediction: Both teams score (RM 2 – VIL 1)
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