Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF prediction: LaLiga, 10 October 2026
Real Madrid beat Villarreal CF 1-0 in LaLiga on Saturday 10 October 2026, Matchday 8. The match was played at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Match recap: Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal CF, LaLiga, 10 October 2026
Real Madrid beat Villarreal CF 1-0 in LaLiga on Saturday 10 October 2026, Matchday 8. The match was played at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Score period by period
| Period | Real Madrid | Villarreal CF |
|---|---|---|
| First half | 0 | 0 |
| Second half | 1 | 0 |
The first half finished goalless, and Real Madrid scored the only goal of the match in the second half.
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Real Madrid sit 8th on 70 points from 34 matches, while Villarreal CF are 30th on 48 points. That is a 22-point gap, with a goal difference of 35 against 0. Recent form points the same way: 12 points from the last five against 4.
Our prediction
Real Madrid are the clear favourite for Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF, Saturday 10 October 2026.
Real Madrid have won 7, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches between Friday 24 April 2026 and Tuesday 15 September 2026, scoring 19 and conceding 8. Villarreal CF have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 between Sunday 10 May 2026 and Thursday 17 September 2026, with 18 scored and 18 conceded. The table shows Real Madrid 8th on 70 points and Villarreal CF 30th on 48. The call is a home win.
Who is favoured for Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF?
Real Madrid are the clear favourite for Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF, with stronger form and a 22-point lead in the table.
When and where Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF is played
Real Madrid and Villarreal CF meet in LaLiga on Saturday 10 October 2026. The match is part of Matchday 8. It is played at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | LaLiga |
| Round | Matchday 8 |
| Date | 10 October 2026 |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabeu |
| City | Madrid |
Recent form: Real Madrid and Villarreal CF
The form figures cover 10 Real Madrid matches between Friday 24 April 2026 and Tuesday 15 September 2026, and 10 Villarreal CF matches between Sunday 10 May 2026 and Thursday 17 September 2026, across LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid won 7, drew 1 and lost 2 of those 10 matches, scoring 19 goals and conceding 8, with a sequence of W-W-L-W-W and a 4-0-0 home record. Their latest result was a 3-2 win over Elche CF.
9W 0D 1L in 10 games2.6 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 6W-0D-0L · Away 3W-0D-1L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2026 | Elche CF | Away | 3-2 | W | LaLiga |
| 12/09/2026 | Rayo Vallecano | Home | 4-1 | W | LaLiga |
| 08/09/2026 | Inter Milano | Home | 2-1 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 04/09/2026 | Real Betis Seville | Away | 0-1 | L | LaLiga |
| 30/08/2026 | Malaga CF | Home | 4-0 | W | LaLiga |
| 26/08/2026 | Real Sociedad San Sebastian | Home | 4-1 | W | LaLiga |
| 22/08/2026 | Espanyol Barcelona | Away | 2-1 | W | LaLiga |
| 23/05/2026 | Athletic Bilbao | Home | 4-2 | W | LaLiga |
| 17/05/2026 | Sevilla FC | Away | 1-0 | W | LaLiga |
| 14/05/2026 | Real Oviedo | Home | 2-0 | W | LaLiga |
Villarreal CF won 2, drew 3 and lost 5 of those 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 18, with a sequence of W-L-L-L-D. Their latest result was a 3-1 win over Malaga CF.
2W 2D 6L in 10 games1.9 scored · 2.0 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-3L · Away 1W-2D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/09/2026 | Malaga CF | Away | 3-1 | W | LaLiga |
| 14/09/2026 | Real Betis Seville | Home | 1-2 | L | LaLiga |
| 08/09/2026 | Borussia Dortmund | Away | 2-3 | L | UEFA Champions League |
| 05/09/2026 | RC Deportivo de A Coruna | Home | 2-3 | L | LaLiga |
| 28/08/2026 | Deportivo Alaves | Away | 0-1 | L | LaLiga |
| 23/08/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Away | 2-2 | D | LaLiga |
| 16/08/2026 | Racing Santander | Away | 2-2 | D | LaLiga |
| 24/05/2026 | Atletico Madrid | Home | 5-1 | W | LaLiga |
| 17/05/2026 | Rayo Vallecano | Away | 0-2 | L | LaLiga |
| 13/05/2026 | Sevilla FC | Home | 2-3 | L | LaLiga |
Real Madrid and Villarreal CF squads
Real Madrid squad (36 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtois, Thibaut | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Asencio, Raul | Defender |
| 3 | Militao, Eder | Defender |
| 4 | Huijsen, Dean | Defender |
| 5 | Bellingham, Jude | Midfielder |
| 6 | Camavinga, Eduardo | Midfielder |
| 7 | Vinicius Junior | Forward |
| 8 | Valverde, Federico | Midfielder |
| 9 | Endrick | Forward |
| 10 | Mbappe, Kylian | Forward |
| 11 | Rodrygo | Forward |
| 12 | Alexander-Arnold, Trent | Defender |
| 13 | Lunin, Andriy | Goalkeeper |
| 14 | Tchouameni, Aurelien | Midfielder |
| 15 | Guler, Arda | Forward |
| 16 | Konate, Ibrahima | Defender |
| 17 | Cucurella, Marc | Defender |
| 18 | Carreras, Alvaro | Defender |
| 19 | Espi, Carlos | Forward |
| 20 | Silva, Bernardo | Midfielder |
| 21 | Diaz, Brahim | Forward |
| 22 | Rudiger, Antonio | Defender |
| 23 | Mendy, Ferland | Defender |
| 24 | Dumfries, Denzel | Defender |
| 25 | Diomande, Yan | Forward |
| 26 | Mestre, Sergio | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | Pitarch Pinar, Thiago | Midfielder |
| 29 | Cestero, Jorge | Midfielder |
| 30 | Martinez, Joan | Defender |
| 31 | Navarro, Javier | Goalkeeper |
| 32 | Villalba, Diego | Midfielder |
| 33 | Rivas, Mario | Defender |
| 34 | Fati Joao, Lamini Domingos | Defender |
| 35 | Yanez, Daniel | Midfielder |
| 36 | Ciria, Alexis | Forward |
| 38 | Sergio, Martinez | Midfielder |
Villarreal CF squad (27 players)
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior, Luiz | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Costa, Logan | Defender |
| 3 | Freeman, Alex | Defender |
| 5 | Diatta, Alassane | Midfielder |
| 6 | Navarro, Pau | Defender |
| 7 | Moreno, Gerard | Forward |
| 8 | Foyth, Juan | Defender |
| 9 | Mikautadze, Georges | Forward |
| 10 | Moleiro, Alberto | Forward |
| 11 | Akhomach, Ilias | Forward |
| 12 | Veiga, Renato | Defender |
| 13 | Gomez, Ruben | Goalkeeper |
| 14 | Comesana, Santi | Midfielder |
| 15 | Mourino, Santiago | Defender |
| 16 | Macia, Carlos | Midfielder |
| 17 | Buchanan, Tajon | Forward |
| 18 | Gueye, Pape | Midfielder |
| 19 | Pepe, Nicolas | Forward |
| 20 | Romero, Carlos | Defender |
| 21 | Oluwaseyi, Tani | Forward |
| 22 | Perez, Ayoze | Forward |
| 23 | Cardona, Sergi | Defender |
| 24 | Saliba, Nathan | Midfielder |
| 25 | Gulacsi, Peter | Goalkeeper |
| 27 | El Jmili, Nizar | Forward |
| 28 | Gaitan, Joselillo | Forward |
| 30 | Thiam, Cheikh Tidiane | Forward |
Current LaLiga standings
Real Madrid are 8th in LaLiga with 70 points from 34 matches and a goal difference of 35. Villarreal CF are 30th with 48 points from 34 matches. Their goal difference is 0. The gap between the sides is 22 points.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F-A | Diff | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31-6 | +25 | 21 |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16-7 | +9 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Seville | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8-6 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17-6 | +11 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9-6 | +3 | 13 |
| 14 | Villarreal CF | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10-11 | -1 | 5 |
Head-to-head between Real Madrid and Villarreal CF
Real Madrid and Villarreal CF have one meeting in the head-to-head record. Real Madrid won it, with no Villarreal CF wins and no draws. That match was played on Saturday 24 January 2026 in LaLiga at the Stade de la Ceramica. It ended 2-0.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/01/2026 | LaLiga | Villarreal CF - Real Madrid | Stade de la Ceramica | 0-2 | Real Madrid |
Key data
Real Madrid have 70 points and Villarreal CF have 48 points, each from 34 LaLiga matches. Real Madrid have 22 wins. Villarreal CF have 14. The head-to-head count is one meeting, won by Real Madrid.
What is at stake
Real Madrid enter Matchday 8 in 8th place. Villarreal CF are 30th. The two sides are separated by 22 points and 22 places in the table.
Frequently asked questions
How have Real Madrid been playing before facing Villarreal CF?
Real Madrid won 7, drew 1 and lost 2 of 10 matches between Friday 24 April 2026 and Tuesday 15 September 2026. They scored 19 and conceded 8. Their latest result was a 3-2 win over Elche CF.
How have Villarreal CF been playing before facing Real Madrid?
Villarreal CF won 2, drew 3 and lost 5 of 10 matches between Sunday 10 May 2026 and Thursday 17 September 2026. They scored 18 and conceded 18. Their latest result was a 3-1 win over Malaga CF.
What is the head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Villarreal CF?
The head-to-head record holds one meeting. Real Madrid won it 2-0. That LaLiga match was played on Saturday 24 January 2026 at the Stade de la Ceramica.
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